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RIO Grand Elite features everything you love about the regular RIO Grand with ConnectCore Plus technology that minimizes line stretch for superior sensitivity. This line is built to load fast action fly rods and is a great option for streamers, heavy nymph rigs, or even dry flies at longer distances. This is a phenomenal line choice for the experienced angler fishing in technical scenarios when a heavier fly line is needed. If you’re fishing in high winds or with heavy/large flies, RIO Grand Elite is one of the best fly line options on the market.
SlickCast, MaxFloat, ConnectCore Plus - SlickCast is RIO’s hydrophobic fly line coating that helps this line repel water, shoot farther, and float higher. RIO has also added a special coating to the tip of the line that helps RIO Grand Elite sit high in the water column for improved performance. Plus, ConnectCore Plus tech increases hookup rates with an ultra low-stretch core.
Modern, Fast-Action Rods, Trout - RIO Grand Elite is built to load fast-action rods at any distance. With more weight distributed toward the front of the line, this is a great line for bulky double nymph rigs, small streamers, or large terrestrial dry flies out of a drift boat. The heavy-headed design is forgiving and versatile, the perfect combination for anglers new to trout fishing. It also works really well with contemporary high-performance fly rods. The features that RIO has built into this line mean it shoots with ease, too.
Cold/Moderate - This line is made to be used in cold and moderate climates including freshwater streams and rivers, lakes, and almost any climate. This line is built with a supple coldwater core and coating that keeps it stiff and durable in cold water. That being said, this line will turn limp in tropical climates and isn’t meant to be used in high heat.
Front Loaded, Short Head, 1 Size Heavy - The WF5F version of this line has a 38’ head and is built a full line size heavy for easy loading capabilities. The short head features more weight distributed toward the front of the line so anglers can quickly pick up line off the water and fire casts at short-range and long-range. The line’s sophisticated line coating also helps minimize friction and maximize shooting and casting performance.
Best for: Freshwater, Trout
Loops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection) and Back Loop (Backing to Fly Line Connection)
Sinking/Floating: Floating
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater
Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Weight | Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Color | Price | |
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WF4F | 175gr | 37ft | Floating | Pale Green/Lt. Yellow/Gray | $99.99 | |
WF5F | 195gr | 37ft | Floating | Pale Green/Lt. Yellow/Gray | $99.99 | |
WF7F | 280gr | 40ft | Floating | Pale Green/Lt. Yellow/Gray | $99.99 | |
WF8F | 310gr | 41ft | Floating | Pale Green/Lt. Yellow/Gray | $99.99 |