{"product_id":"rio-elite-skagit-max-launch-shooting-head","title":"Rio Elite Skagit MAX Launch Shooting Head","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eThe RIO Elite Skagit MAX Launch is built for spey anglers who need to deliver heavy sink tips and big flies with maximum efficiency. 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