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RIO saltwater fly lines for fly fishing

RIO saltwater fly lines for sea bass and other cold-water marine predators on the fly, lines developed, tested and approved by anglers for anglers. Find here a huge selection of lines in different models (Striper, Coastal QuickShooter, Saltwater, OutBound Short, etc.) that will cover the vast majority of saltwater fly fishing situations in France and abroad.

Which fly line to choose?

The fly line must be suited to the environment, the target species, and the technique used. It will therefore depend directly on the equipment used (rod power, reel size, fly type, etc.). 

Profile

• - The Double Taper (DT), approximately 30m long, has a profile with both ends tapered. There is no preferred direction of use and the line can even be reversed at the end of the season to double its lifespan. Ideal for short to medium distance casting. 
• - The Weight Forward (WF) has a profile similar to the DT over the first 10 meters, then has a constant thin diameter of approximately 20m called the running line. It allows for easy long-distance casting thanks to the higher weight of the line toward the front.
• - The Parallel Profile is a fly line of constant diameter, used for short-distance fishing. Rather short, 12-15m, they are perfect for dry fly or subsurface fishing.

Weight

The AFTMA (Association of Fishing Tackle Manufacturers of America) determines the weight of the fly line over the first 9.14 meters, as follows:

• - Line #2: 5.2g
• - Line #3: 6.5g
• - Line #4: 7.8g
• - Line #5: 9.1g
• - Line #6: 10.4g
• - Line #7: 12g
• - Line #8: 13.6g, etc.

Density

• - Floating fly line (F): less dense than water, it floats. It is mainly used for dry fly fishing.
• - Sinking fly line (S): denser than water, it sinks. Ideal for nymph fishing in deep water. Different densities exist, and therefore different sinking speeds (S1 to S7).
• - Intermediate fly line (I): slightly denser than water, it sinks slowly. Perfect for nymph fishing in shallow water, for example. There are 4 variants: Hover (H), Slow, Medium and Fast, which represent the sinking speeds of the line.

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, the appropriate rigs for your fishing area, or the type of fly line (floating, sinking, etc.) to fit on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us through our website, by phone, or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Fly Fishing shop.