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RIO Elite Predator Fly Lines
RIO Elite Predator Fly Lines
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Whether fishing for trout, bass, pike, or musky there are times when a large fly is the best option, and RIO’s Predator line series is designed specifically to cast them easily. Featuring a short, powerful front taper and plenty of weight at the front, the lines have no problem casting the biggest of flies with ease. Whether floating or sink tip, each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance, and features SlickCast—the slickest, most durable coating on the market.
There are 4 different density lines to cover every fishing situation:
- A Full Floating line (F), for top water action
- A Floating Line with 10ft of "Hover" Sinking line, then 10ft of Intermediate Sinking line at the front (F/H/I), for fishing in the top 2-3 ft
- A Floating Line with 10ft of Intermediate Sinking line, then 10ft of Medium-Sinking line at the front (F/I/S3), for fishing mid-water
- A Floating Line with 10ft of Fast-Sinking line, then 10ft of Extra-Fast Sinking line at the front (F/S5/S7), for getting down deep and fast
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Normally use outbound short for sinking tip, but thought I’d give this new line a try, mainly due to the ‘handling line’ behind the head.
Casting wise the line is fine in most instances, although for the really big flies, 10inch plus, the outbound short is better at turnover.
I spend long 12 hr days on the river, which involves continuous mainly blind casting at distances between 40 & 80 ft.
The double hauling big flies is hard on most lines & disappointingly after only 3 trips out there is now evidence of cracking beginning to show in the head & handling line. Priced at over £80, to begin to show failure so quickly & this from Rio’s most durable coating ever just feels wrong.
I buy £25 floating lines that last through months of summer fishing. SA lines still last the longest, if only they done a sink tip..
(I did take a pic of the failing line but don’t appear to be able to add it to the review)
Very good again. This is the second one I have used. The last one did 5 years of sterling service. I christened this one with a couple of pike on Friday. Ideal length head!