RIO Elite GameChanger Body Shooting Head I/S2/S3
The GameChanger series by RIO is extremely popular among double-handed casters. Because these shooting heads featuring an innovative Multi-Density technology are incredibly versatile: for salmon, steelhead, sea trout, or trout. The latest version of the GameChanger can again be combined with different sink tips, allowing you to build your own customized Scandi or Skagit setup.
Each RIO Elite GameChanger Body offers you the innovative Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different sink rates that ensure the smoothest energy transition when casting and the best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to snags, powerless casts, and poor turnover with these sinking shooting heads. Each body is equipped with RIO's SlickCast technology and the extremely low-stretch ConnectCore Plus, providing maximum sensitivity and performance.
Rio Technologies:
- ConnectCore Plus: The Rio Elite shooting heads from the GameChanger series come with a ConnectCore Plus core, which has virtually no stretch. This makes takes much better and faster to detect, hook sets more effective, and line control during casting and swinging improved.
- SlickCast: Smooth lines have many advantages, such as less dirt on the surface and less wear. In short: longer casts - permanently! The latest generation of lines is equipped with Rio's exclusive SlickCast technology, providing an especially smooth coating that we fly fishers greatly appreciate.
I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3): This 3D shooting head is triple graded and suitable for fast waters, strong currents and deep pools. A versatile full sinking head, which is best combined with an Sink3, Sink5 or Sink6 tip.
Details:
- 3D Multi-Density shooting heads for salmon, sea trout, and steelhead fishing
- Smooth transition of sink rates results in optimal depth and casting control
- Powerful taper for easy casting of sink tips and large/heavy flies
- Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus core for improved strike detection, line control, and hook sets
- SlickCast technology for an extremely smooth surface, long casts, and dirt resistance
- Pre-welded loops at the line ends
- LineID for quick identification of the shooting head
- Multi-color construction: Black/Aqua/Flo Orange
- Length: 7.0 - 7.6 m
- Sink rate: I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3)
Note:
These shooting heads need to be combined with matching polyleaders or sink tips. It is important to ensure that the sink rate of the polyleader matches the sink rate of the tip of the shooting head.
| Weight | Class | Length | Sink Rate | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 grain (25,9 g) | # 6 | 7,0 m / 23 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
| 450 grain (29,1 g) | # 6/7 | 7,0 m / 23 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
| 500 grain (32,4 g) | # 7 | 7,0 m / 23 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
| 550 grain (35,6 g) | # 8 | 7,0 m / 23 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
| 600 grain (38,9 g) | # 8/9 | 7,3 m / 24 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
| 650 grain (42,1 g) | # 9 | 7,6 m / 25 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
| 725 grain (47,0 g) | # 10/11 | 7,6 m / 25 ft | I/S2/S3 (Int./Sink2/Sink3) | Black/Aqua/Flo Orange |
Established back in 1990, the American manufacturer Rio Products is known worldwide for premium fly lines. They are made in Idaho (USA) and they set new standards in many different ways due to the patented Rio technologies. In fact, they offer a truly outstanding performance and great durability. Therefore, they will easily please the most demanding fly fishermen. In addition to modern fly lines, this impressive selection also includes shooting heads, running lines and all kinds of leaders. Therefore, Rio offers the perfect line for every type of fishing – whether you’re fishing a trout stream or a saltwater flat!
