Swinging flies to anadromous or lake run fish is tough, and whenever you’re working every run or set of riffles with calculated precision, you need to make every strike you get count. With their all-new Elite Metered Shooting Line, Rio does the work to make detecting and holding fish nice and easy. Built to increase casting distance while also improving your strike detection, Rio utilizes their SlickCast tech in conjunction with a low-stretch core to provide you with a running line that helps take the frustration out of long days on the water. And to ensure that each cast you make is seamless and stable, this running line features a short front taper, while its color change every 10’ takes the guesswork out of your drift. Available in a range of diameters, Rio gives you an option whether you’re working leeches on the Salmon River or swinging for kings with a Skagit head and T setup.
Features
SlickCast and RangeFinder - Usually, shooting lines are pretty straightforward, but Rio’s Elite Metered Shooting Line sits in a league of its own. With the SlickCast additive, you get Rio’s proprietary technology that massively increases your line slickness while massively decreasing your line’s friction and durability. And with their RangeFinder tech, this shooting line has an alternating color every 10’. Not only does this help you track the exact distance of your cast, but it also aids in knowing exactly where your drift is or isn’t.
Uses
Streamers and Salmon/Steelhead Flies - This line was designed to be integrated with nearly any head that you like, giving you complete control over your setup. With this type of versatility, you can look to this line for nearly any fly that you’d like to swing, and while this may be an unorthodox approach, this line can also be used in saltwater applications when overhead casting streamers and/or crustaceans.
Temp
Cold/Moderate - Designed with Spey and Skagit applications in mind, this line is built for use in cold to moderate water temperatures. This allows you to run the range from summer to winter steelhead, and whether it’s a freezing winter afternoon or a sunny summer morning, you won’t need to worry about this line causing any headaches on the water.
Taper/Weight
Slight Front Taper - Generally, shooting lines are level and featureless, however, Rio takes a slightly different approach with their Elite Metered Shooting Line. Adding a short taper, this line aids in the stabilization of your cast as well as maximizing your distance. A solid addition, you’ll find that this makes your cast that much smoother.
More Info
Best for: Freshwater, salmon, steelhead
Loops: Front Loop (Shooting Line to Head Connection) and Back Loop (Backing to Shooting Line Connection)
Sinking/Floating: Full floating
Other Resources
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Weight | Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Color | Price | |
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.32 in. | 20lb | $64.99 |