RIO Saltwater End of Range

RIO Saltwater lines for fly fishing

RIO Saltwater fly fishing lines, in extreme environments, lines developed, tested and approved by anglers for anglers. Find here end-of-range lines at low prices.

Which line to choose?

The line must be adapted to the environment, the targeted 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) is approximately 30m long and 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 and medium distance casting. 
• - The Weight Forward (WF) has a profile similar to the DT over the first 10 metres, then has a constant thin diameter of approximately 20m called the running line. It allows for long, easy casting thanks to the higher weight of the line at the front.
• - The Parallel Profile is a line of constant diameter, used for short-distance fishing. Rather short, 12-15m, they are perfect for dry fly or sub-surface fishing.

Weight

The AFTMA (Association of Fishing Tackle Manufacturers of America) determines the weight of the line over the first 9.14 metres, 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 (F) line: less dense than water, it floats. It is mainly used for dry fly fishing.
• - Sinking (S) line: denser than water, it sinks. Ideal for nymph fishing in deep water. There are different densities and therefore different sinking speeds (S1 to S7).
• - Intermediate (I) line: slightly denser than water, it sinks slowly. Perfect for nymph fishing in shallow water, for example. You will find 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 setups for your fishing area or the type of 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 store.