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Loop Evotec 85 Floating is designed for both overhand and underhand casting at short to medium distances. The unique compound rear taper has the Evotec 85 delivering maximum technical capability when space is a factor on smaller streams and rivers. The Evotec 85 is ideal for improving casting distances of anglers transitioning from beginners to intermediate abilities. Designed to focus energy in the head length to deliver maximum presentation when single-handed fly fishing.
Head length 8.5 metres
Effective for both underhand and overhead casting techniques
Loads the rod easily
Welded front loop
Twin coloured profile ...
Loop Evotec 95 Floating - Designed for underhand and overhead casting in all water types. The long front taper enables effortless pick up and successful anchoring prior to the forward delivery. The head mass is concentrated at the rear end of the belly and close to the rod tip. This facilitates an effective rod load, resulting in excellent line speed on the forward delivery.
Head length 9.5 metres
Effective for both underhand and overhead casting techniques
Optimised presentation taper
Low profile welded front loop
Twin coloured profile for ease of handling and casting
Low stretch ...
Loop Marauder Predator Line is the compound predator fly line designed to turn over large, wind-resistant flies with accuracy at distance. Available in a selection of densities from full floating to Intermediate / Sink 7, the taper design has a stepped configuration as well as a handling zone to add both stability when long distance casting and effective fly line retrieval. The Marauder is quite simply the perfect fly line for targeting a comprehensive selection of predator species around the globe.
Perfect for pike and saltwater fly fishing
Coldwater coating
Use for large flies
Welded loops
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Loop Synchro Flat Shooting Lines - The Shooter flat nylon line is designed for ease of use with modern shooting head and skagit line systems. With its optimal cross section profile for minimal contact friction on the outbound cast, this intermediate shooting line is highly effective for distance fly casting and available in 30lb, 40lb and 50lb sizes.
Flat profile
Intermediate sinking rate
Strength
Color
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Loop Synchro 9' Nylon Leader - Made from premium copolymer, Loop Synchro Dynamic System (SDS) Tapered 9’ Trout Leaders are designed to synchronise energy transfer from the fly line to the fly with seamless proficiency. Loop tapered leaders retain maximum knot strength per weight class and benefit from a low refractive index when submerged in water. With an optimised taper configuration, each of our abrasion resistant leaders ensures perfect fly turnover cast after cast.
Low refractive index
High tensile strength
High abrasion resistance
Hand tied loop at butt
Energy efficient taper configuration
One leader per package
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Loop Synchro Monofilament Tippet - Made from premium grade material, Loop Synchro Dynamic System (SDS) copolymer tippet has excellent strength to diameter ratio and is highly resistant to abrasive contact. With the supple characteristics of Loop's copolymer, this tippet material is ideal for both natural drifts with effective fly presentation and also for shock absorption from powerful fighting fish.
High abrasion resistance
Increased knot strength
Excellent shock absorption
Effective natural presentation
Strength
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Loop Synchro Multileader - Made from premium copolymer, Loop Synchro Dynamic System (SDS) Tapered Multi Leaders are designed to synchronise energy transfer from the fly line to the fly with seamless proficiency. Loop tapered leaders retain maximum knot strength per weight class and benefit from a low refractive index when submerged in water. With an optimised taper configuration, each of our abrasion resistant leaders ensures perfect fly turnover cast after cast.
Suitable for larger dry flies and other fishing situations where longer leader is essential for success.
Low refractive index
High tensile strength
High abrasion resistance
Hand tied loop at ...
Loop Synchro Salmon Leader Made from premium copolymer, Loop Synchro Dynamic System (SDS) Tapered Salmon Leaders are designed to synchronise energy transfer from the fly line to the fly with seamless proficiency. Loop tapered leaders retain maximum knot strength per weight class and benefit from a low refractive index when submerged in water. With an optimised taper configuration, each of our abrasion resistant leaders ensures perfect fly turnover cast after cast.
This leader is suitable for fishing salmon with longer double hand rods.
Low refractive index
High tensile strength
High abrasion resistance
Hand tied loop at butt
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Loop SST Dry Fly Line - Taper dimensions are designed for optimal presentation of wind-resistant dry flies to surface-taking fish. The unique taper profile is configured to offer both accuracy and distance when turning over bulky dry flies on long presentation leaders. By integrating an extended rear taper, anglers are offered additional increase in line-lifting ability especially needed in dry fly fishing where fast recasts and less line retrieval is an distinct advantage.
The high performance of the Dry Fly is a direct result of several seasons of continual testing in Labrador, Canada. The objective with this line was to match ...
Loop Runner Lines - Floating running line for fishing with shooting heads. It provides the correct resistance for the best control. Integrated 18cm long loop connector for easy change of line. Dacron core.
Floating
Dacron core
Large loop connector for easy change of shooting head
Diameter
Sinking rate
Length
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Loop Q-Line floating fly line is an excellent multi-purpose weight forward line solution for a cross-section of fly fishing applications. Finished in a stealth green colour to reduce line flash and enhance fly presentation, the Q’s profile is configured for effective fly line turnover in all conditions.
Moss green colour for stealth presentation
Highly effective general purpose fly line
Performance taper configuration
Smooth line coating for improved distance
Welded loop at front end of fly line
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Loop Opti Stream is without question one of Loop's most popular fly lines. This highly effective taper configuration is designed for extreme ease of use in both underhand and overhand casting. The line’s balance promotes effortless pickup for applying an overhand cast for both beginners and experts alike. The Opti Stream is perfectly balanced for tight underhand casting scenarios.
Floating
Welded front loop
Suitable for both underhand and overhand casting
Dual tone - head and running line have different colors for easy casting
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Loop SDS Running Line - The new SDS running lines are designed to offer both superior line shooting performance and unparalleled longevity of use. Built on ultra low stretch central core, the SDS running lines offer outstanding slickness and minimal contact friction with the rod on each outbound cast. With excellent shooting properties as standard, the ultra low stretch characteristics of SDS running lines also ensure rapid and positive detection of even the slightest of “takes”.
Floating
Large connection loops
Ultra low stretch
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Loop Synchro Tactical Salmon - The SDS Tactical Salmon Lines are a range of fly lines designed specifically for fishing environments where presentational techniques are pivotal to success. The Tactical Salmon’s taper dimensions are optimised for both overhead and modern speycasting techniques and feature an integrated head and running line configuration. This allows for seamless fly retrieval through the stream when presenting flies at a range of fishing depths.
Integrated head and running line
Modern spey line for double hand rods
Head and running line are made of different colors for easy casting
Floating
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Loop Opti Flex Long Floating & Hover is the perfect distance fly line for multiple fishing situations that require comprehensive water coverage. The extended taper is developed for a range of applications from optimised stillwater presentation to kicking over heavy streamers at distance on Scandinavian coastlines. Available in either floating or neutral density, the line’s profile is designed for quick rod loading in any fishing situation and offers excellent loop stability during the casting cycle to enhance fly turn-over.
Extended head length for long precision casts
Dual colour for optimised line control
Super slick coating for longer casts
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Loop Opti Flex Floating & Hover - The ideal all-purpose fly line for a range of fly fishing situations. The perfectly balanced taper is developed for a range of applications from short range dry fly presentation to kicking over heavy streamers at distance. Available in either floating or neutral density, the line’s profile is optimised for quick rod loading in any fishing situation from small spring creeks to large rivers and coastal waterways. The Flex is simply an outstanding multi-application fly line.
Medium head length for long precision casts
Dual colour for optimised line control
Super slick coating ...
RIO InTouch Skagit MOW Tips Kit features a pack of all six MOW Tips of a series (Light, Medium, Heavy or Extra Heavy), conveniently packaged in a RIO leader wallet. Powerful level tips designed to cast the biggest flies with ease.
These tips allow anglers using Skagit lines to cover every likely fishing situation and conditions encountered, and are the absolute ultimate in sinking tip versatility. All MOW tips are built on RIO's ConnectCore for Ultra-low stretch performance.
The Extra Heavy MOW Tips are the heaviest of the MOW series; built with T-17 for the sinking section and with a sink rate of nearly ...
RIO Fathom CleanSweep Sinking Lines are a series of sinking lines built with a clear intermediate front end, seamlessly attached to a faster sinking body section and then to a slower sinking running line. This blend of sink rates results in a deadly fly path through the water, with the line “sweeping” the depths during a retrieve - from the surface, to deep, and back to the surface again – covering a multitude of depths with each cast. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and a Hang Marker that shows anglers when to ...
RIO Multi Color Gel Spun Backing - premium 65lb (30 kg), 8 carrier backing is made of the finest materials from Japan. 8 Strands of tightly woven fibers makes for a round backing that stacks perfectly on the fly reel. The result is a stronger, softer and smoother performing backing. The bright multicolored backing changes color every 10 meters and compliments fly reels with a beautiful splash of color and functionality. The breaking strain and diameter make this a perfect choice for all fishing, from pan fish to ultra-big game such as GTs, billfish and Tarpon.
Changes color every 10 ...
RIO LightLine WF & DT fly lines has been designed to load slower, more traditional action fly rods such as bamboo, glass and the more “Classic” flexing graphite rods. Built to precisely match the industry line standards, this line will not overload such rods – even at longer range. The weight distribution and short front taper ensures the line loads at close range, making it ideal for fishing on smaller creeks and streams, while the softer, supple coating ensures the line remains relaxed and easy to handle in the majority of conditions.
This line is available in both Weight Forward and ...
RIO Euro Nymph Shorty is an ultra-thin, super-sensitive fly line designed for Euro nymphing. The line is deliberately made short (20 feet) so it can be added to the front end of a regular fly line utilizing the thin welded loop on each end. The idea is that anglers can fish their normal fly fishing style with their regular trout line, and when they come to a run they want to fish Euro nymph style, they simply loop the Shorty on and start nymphing. Quick, easy and no need for an extra rod or reel.
Floating
Suitable for line ...
RIO InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger heads are the perfect delivery system for casting large flies and sink tips. The heads feature RIO’s Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three or four different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to hinging, weak casts and poor turnover with these killer heads. Each head is built with an ultra-low stretch core for the maximum in sensitivity and performance.
A shooting line and a sink tip are required to make these heads perform at their best.
The three different density options ...
RIO InTouch Long MOW Tips are powerful tips designed to cast large flies. Each tip is 15ft in length, with varying lengths of floating/sinking sections. These Long MOW Tips are perfect for Spey rods of 13ft and bigger, and for casters that find regular MOW tips too short and continuously blow their anchor. All Long MOW tips are built on RIO’s ConnectCore for ultra-low stretch performance.
15 feet long tips
Extra-long, powerful tips for big flies and windy conditions
Suitable for skagit lines
Available in varying lengths of floating/sinking sections, also as full floating/sinking
Three different ...
RIO InTouch 3D MOW Tips Kit - convenient kit includes all three tips in following densities: I/S3/S4, S3/S4/S5 and S5/S6/S7. Includes convenient tip wallet as well.
RIO InTouch 3D MOW Tips are powerful, multi-density tips designed to cast large flies. Each tip is built with a seamless blend of different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. These tips are ideal additions to any Skagit style line or head, and particularly excel on multi-density Skagit lines like RIO's Skagit Max GameChanger. All 3D MOW tips are built on RIO’s ConnectCore for ultra-low ...
RIO InTouch 3D MOW Tips are powerful, multi-density tips designed to cast large flies. Each tip is built with a seamless blend of different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. These tips are ideal additions to any Skagit style line or head, and particularly excel on multi-density Skagit lines like RIO's Skagit Max GameChanger. All 3D MOW tips are built on RIO’s ConnectCore for ultra-low stretch performance.
Each 3D MOW tip is 10ft long, with 3ft of the first and second sinking sections, and 4 feet of the fastest ...
RIO Fathom Sinking Lines are a series of sinking lines designed specifically for the lake angler. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and for quick, easy distance, and a color contrast between the head and the running line to easily show the line’s loading point. In addition, each line is built with a Hang Marker that shows anglers when to stop stripping, and when to fish the “hang”, and features RIO’s “Density Compensation” (except type 7) for complete fly control.
Easy casting, fast loading head for minimum false casts and quick distance
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RIO Technical Euro Nymph Leader has been designed for the ultimate in performance when fishing any of the European nymphing techniques. The extra-long, ultra-thin leader is incredibly sensitive to the subtlest of grabs, and the two-tone indicator tippet tied to the front end has high contrast and is very easy to see. The leader finishes with a RIO tippet ring so anglers can quickly and easily attach the tippet of their choice.
Ultra-thin leader for maximum sensitivity and quick depth
Two-tone indicator tippet section for contrast and detecting the subtlest of takes
Hand tied perfection loop in the ...
RIO Technical Trout WF & DT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical feeders at range.
This line is available in both Weight Forward and Double Taper options and is built with a supple ...
RIO Tropical GT line has been specifically designed for the demanding conditions faced by the hardcore GT angler. Each line features a powerful front taper to cast the biggest of flies, and a short, heavy head to easily load powerful saltwater rods. The line is built on an extremely tough, ultra strong core in excess of 50 lbs that will easily battle large fish, and resist being cut on coral and rock structures. A hard, tropical coating prevents the line from wilting in the heat.
Head length: 10,9 m (36 feet)
Total length: 30,5 m (100 feet)
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RIO Spey Versileaders are 12 feet long quality polyleaders designed especially for two handed fishing but try also in switch rods. The floating Spey VersiLeader is perfect for forming the anchor when spey casting Scandinavian style.
These leaders are ideal additions to all spey lines. VersiLeaders feature an ultra smooth welded loop in the butt end making it easy to connect to the fly line.
Sinking rate
Strength
Color
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RIO Freshwater VersiLeaders are designed for the fly fisher who needs a quick-change option for converting a floating line to a sink tip. Each VersiLeader is 10ft long, tapered for the best in performance and has a 10,9 kg (24 lb) nylon core. A neat, bullet-proof welded loop at the butt end allows for fast rigging.
Welded loop at the butt end
Can be used with floating fly line
The leaders have the following sink rates:
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Vision Merisuola Fly Line - When Vision started the Project Merisuola (Sea salt), the idea was to provide premium tools for devoted saltwater fly fishermen. In the first phase Vision introduced Merisuola fly rods and fly lines, which were designed simultaneously to complete each other. The harsh saltwater environment and big, strong and fast fish is a combination, which sets some hard limits especially for fly lines. For that reason, Vision spent numerous hours testing and re-designing our Merisuola fly lines before they were confident that the lines were ready for the challenge.
Reversed compound taper (long rear taper, short ...
RIO Trout VersiLeaders are designed for the fly fisher who needs a quick-change option for converting a floating line to a sink tip. Each VersiLeader is tapered for the best in performance and has a 12 lb (5,5 kg) nylon core coated in PVC. A neat, bullet-proof welded loop at the butt end allows for fast rigging.
Features:
Color-coded loops for easy identification
A complete range of sink rates
Slim, neat welded loop in the butt for quick rigging
There are two length options available, 7ft and 12ft, with the following sink rates:
1.5 ips (clear loop)
3 ...
Vision Tane fly line is available both as a traditional weight forward (WF) line with a 11 m head and as a double taper (DT) line. The coating used in this line is the result of long and extensive testing in Finland and beyond. This slightly thinner than normal WF line has a carefully designed taper that suits most fishing situations giving you nice presentation whether you are overhead casting or spey casting. Tane has a core with a 22% stretch for those delicate situations where thin tippets are needed. Both WF and DT lines have loops on both ends ...
Vision XO is Vision's most advanced fly line. It has Vision's STD taper making it one of the easiest casting all round fly lines. This provides outstanding control when shooting as well as carrying a long line out at all distances. The STD taper also enables roll casts and mends like the classic DT line. XO has a super slick and strong HiFlo coating. It also features varying hardness coatings in different parts of the line; the head being softer allowing you to push arrow shaped tight loops and the running line being harder for carrying extra-long overhangs and ultimate shootability. Due ...
Cortland 444 Sylk is part of Cortland's Classic Series fly lines. 444 Sylk is the first modern line designed specifically for fine bamboo rods. Thin diameter helps casting through the wind and ready made loop at the tip eases changing the leader. WF model's head length is 37 feet (11,3 meters).
Available as both WF and DT tapered
Total length 90 feet / 27 meters
WF model's head length 37 feet / 11,3 meters
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Length: 90ft
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Ultrathin diameter
Front welded loop
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