RIO Elite Scandi Outbound Short lines have a shorter head length than the standard RIO Elite Scandi Outbound, making them a perfect match for anglers using switch rods or double-handed rods under 13 feet in length. The line features a refined taper that makes it easy to handle in tight spaces while still delivering the same smooth load and tight-loop control needed to fish effectively on smaller rivers and when close to obstructions behind.

RIO Elite Scandi Outbound Short is a series of integrated Scandi style shooting heads, with the shooting head seamlessly attached to the appropriately sized shooting line – negating the frustration of loop-to-loop joins running through the rod rings, as with usual shooting head systems.

The Scandi head design is incredibly easy to cast and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently, tapered to deliver tight loops that unroll effortlessly, and with a weight distribution that will turn over flies with precision and ease.

The floating line excels in summer conditions and lower water and provides perfect presentation of small to medium flies.

For 2026, the UK’s best-selling Salmon line has been upgraded with a new feature. Shooting line is now RIO’s acclaimed Elite Metered Shooting Line, a shooting line that changes colour every 10 feet to improve distance control and judgement, and maintain consistent casting performance across sessions.

These lines are not designed to have sink tips added to, but work exceptionally well with floating, intermediate, and sinking VersiLeaders on the front end - when extra depth is required (available separately):

• RIO Medium Versileader – Scandi line rated #8 and below
• RIO Heavy Versileader – Scandi line rated #9 and above

All models in the Elite Integrated Scandi OutBound Short range are built with SlickCast, the slickest and most durable coating ever measured on a fly line, and ConnectCore Plus, RIO’s low-stretch core that offers exceptional sensitivity, improved hook setting, and enhanced line control. Together, they give these lines the edge in both feel and durability, making them a highly reliable choice across a wide range of conditions.

RIO Elite Scandi Outbound features:

• Short head length option for switch rods and two-handed rods less than 13ft.
• A short, Scandi-style shooting head seamlessly attached to a shooting line, eliminating the frustration of loop-to-loop joins catching in the rod guides.
• Tapered for quick rod loading and tight loops, with a weight distribution designed for precise fly turnover and ease of use.
• New for 2026, the integrated RIO Elite Metered Shooting Line changes color every 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) to help with distance control and casting consistency.
• SlickCast is the slickest and most durable coating on the market for maximum distance and longevity.
• ConnectCore Plus is a low-stretch core providing exceptional sensitivity, better hook sets, and superior line control.
• Floating: Ideal for summer conditions, low water, and presenting small to medium flies.
• Colour: Dark Green / Orange / Grey.
• The line does not require using VersiLeader or any other tip, but it's compatible with RIO VersiLeaders when extra depth is required (sold separately).