Description
Meet RIO's Classic Sink Tip 15 ft—the arch-classic sink tip that says, “hey Spey, meet precise depth control.” It’s like your favorite vintage bourbon: timeless, smooth, and still hits the mark. Engineered for spey anglers craving maximum sensitivity and line control, this tip pairs like PB & J with RIO’s Elite Scandi Body—or any Scandi-style head needing a little downward action. Decked out with color-coded rear loops (white for 5/6, blue for 7/8, and gray for 9+) and a choice of densities from floating all the way to S7, it’s the Swiss army knife in varying currents. Long story short: classic looks, killer performance, zero fuss.
Features
Color-Coded Rear Loops - Rio color-coded loops make for fast identification and easy swapping whether you're prepping for tomorrow in your living room or standing at the head of your favorite run.
Uses
Dry Flies, Wet Flies, and Streamers - Providing constant contact and excellent depth control across fourteen density options, Rio's Classic Sink Tip is ready to deliver anything from a ligthweight Bomber to a super heavy Intruder.
Temp
Cold to Moderate - Designed for two-handed applications, this tip can handle those cold winter temps just as well as the warmer water you might face in summer.
Taper/Weight
Multi-Density Control Taper - Rio's Classic Sink Tip employs a density taper. In other words, it’s not the line’s diameter that changes, but how heavy (or buoyant) it gets along its length, which is exactly what gives anglers ultra clean turnover and direct contact with their fly through the entire presentation.
More Info
Best For: Two Hand/Spey Applications
Loops: Front (tip to leader connection) and Rear (running line to tip connection) Loops
Sinking/Floating: Multiple Densities, ranging from full float to S7
Other Resources
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Specs
| Line Code | Line Sink Rate | Total Length | Head Weight | Sink Rate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5/6 | Floating | 15ft | 95gr | Floating | |
| #5/6 | Intermediate | 15ft | 95gr | Intermediate | |
| #5/6 | S3 | 15ft | 95gr | S3 | |
| #5/6 | S5 | 15ft | 95gr | S5 | |
| #7/8 | Floating | 15ft | 110gr | Floating | |
| #7/8 | Intermediate | 15ft | 110gr | Intermediate | |
| #7/8 | S3 | 15ft | 110gr | S3 | |
| #7/8 | S5 | 15ft | 110gr | S5 | |
| #7/8 | S7 | 15ft | 110gr | S7 | |
| #9+ | Floating | 15ft | 125gr | Floating | |
| #9+ | Intermediate | 15ft | 125gr | Intermediate | |
| #9+ | S3 | 15ft | 125gr | S3 | |
| #9+ | S5 | 15ft | 125gr | S5 | |
| #9+ | S7 | 15ft | 125gr | S7 |