Rio Elite Scandi Launch Fly Line

Fishing Scandi-style heads has been a popular choice with two-handed anglers for quite some time. However, making delicate presentations with a far cast isn't always the easiest task—that was until Rio introduced their all-new Elite Scandi Launch Fly Line. Built with a unique taper that focuses the weight toward the rear of the head while integrating a thinner diameter on the front of the head, this line works to load your rod deeply while landing your fly softly on the water. An uncommon feature of a Scandi head, this places the weight in the D-Loop to help you hit those far targets without fear of a clunky and crude presentation, while also giving you soft and reliable turnover, especially when fishing smaller patterns. For further performance, Rio includes their SlickCast and ConnectCore technologies, which combine to reduce line stretch by 30% while decreasing your line's friction and increasing durability. A solid addition to your two-hand fishing, the Elite Scandi Launch Line has you covered whether you're pursuing summer steelhead or working a run along the Salmon River on a balmy fall afternoon.

Features

SlickCast and ConnectCore - For exceptional line slickness and castability, Rio works their SlickCast coating into this series of lines. SlickCast is Rio's proprietary technology that massively increases your line's slickness while massively decreasing your line's friction and durability.

With their ConnectCore technology, Rio is able to decrease line stretch by roughly 30% while also increasing your line's coating smoothness, durability, general performance, and sensitivity. ConnectCore is also an excellent feature whenever you're coming tight to a fish and need to deeply set the hook, and it even reduces memory, making hand-stretching your line in between sessions nice and easy without hassle.

Uses

Wet Flies, Dry Flies, and Streamers - Designed to make far casts while keeping your presentations subtle and stealthy, this Scandi head is an excellent choice whether you're swinging wets, working a streamer, or even sending a Bomber downstream.

Temp

Cold/Moderate - Rio makes their Elite Scandi Line for fishing in cold to moderate temperatures. This allows you to fish those cold winter days while also hammering away on midsummer afternoons without any problem.

Taper/Weight

More Mass Towards the Back of the Head - This line has a pretty unique taper that concentrates the mass towards the rear of the head while integrating a thin-diameter front. This taper makes for easy casting and loading of your rod while allowing for delicate and soft presentations. This head also accommodates things like your standard nylon leader or something heavier, such as a VersiLeader, to increase your on-the-water versatility.

More Info

Best for: Coldwater, Salmon, Steelhead, Trout

Loops: Front Loop (Head to Leader) and Back Loop (Head to Running Line)

Sinking/Floating: Floating

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide