Rio Powerflex Ultra Shooting Line Running Line Floating
Rio's Powerflex runninglines have been the first choice of many two-handed anglers for years. Whether for Scandi- or Skagit-style shooting heads, those looking for a high-performance, coated running line will find the new Premier Powerflex Ultra an excellent, long-lasting solution that is not only totally reliable, but sure to take your casting to the next level.
The special feature of the new Powerflex Ultra Shooting Line is the combination of a very hard, robust and smooth coating with a medium-soft Powerflex core, which provides both excellent breaking strain and perfect smoothness when shooting. The smooth SlickCast coating glides through the guides practically by itself and allows you to cast even further distances. The ultra-smooth coating also adds durability and preventing unwanted drag on the water. Another advantage of this special combination of coating and core: No curling/twisting in cold weather and less tangling when casting. The large welded front loop allows super quick and easy changing of your shooting heads.
- Rio Technology: Slick Cast
The name says it all! With this new technology, Rio has really shaken up the fly line market. Rio itself promotes it as the smoothest coating on the market. Shootability, noise minimization and durability of the line are improved. We ourselves found the lines so smooth that we had to rein ourselves in a bit at first to avoid overshooting the metaphorical mark. So we can subscribe to Rio's claim.
Details:
- Coated runningline for long casts
- Hard, ultra smooth coating
- Strong Powerflex core: no curling or tangling
- High breaking strain
- Large, welded front loop: quick change of shooting heads
- Strong welded loops at both ends
- Color code according to diameter (see table)
| Diameter | Length | Color | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0,024" (0,61 mm) | 100 ft. (30,5 m) | orange | Single Hand / Switch |
| 0,030" (0,76 mm) | 100 ft. (30,5 m) | green | Switch / light Spey (# 6-8) |
| 0,035" (0,89 mm) | 100 ft. (30,5 m) | blue | medium Spey (# 7-9) |
| 0,040" (1,02 mm) | 100 ft. (30,5 m) | yellow | medium-heavy Spey (# >8) |
| 0,045" (1,15 mm) | 100 ft. (30,5 m) | aqua | heavy Spey # >9 |
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!
