Rio Ambassador Series - Pyramid Fly Co. - Lake Chucker Fly Line

The high-quality fly lines from Rio Products are made in the USA and have set market standards for many years with innovative technologies. That’s why many professional guides worldwide trust Rio’s premium lines – and in turn, their valuable practical experience is incorporated into line development. This is especially true for the Rio Ambassador Series and the Lake Chucker fly line, which was designed in collaboration with Pyramid Fly Co., the top destination at the world-famous Pyramid Lake in Nevada, known for its unique trout fishing: "The World’s Largest Cutthroat Trout."

The Rio Lake Chucker was specifically developed for challenging stillwater fishing. When presenting nymph rigs or indicator setups on long leaders, it is crucial to cover large areas of water with long casts. This often involves powerful switch rods, which allow anglers to significantly increase their casting range and present flies farther out, where the larger and more cautious fish are feeding. The Lake Chucker floating line features a 10.7 m (35 ft) head with a rear-loaded taper that makes it ideal for forming stable loops and delivering extra-long casts into the wind. The line enables extremely deep D-loops, facilitating long roll casts onto the water. Additionally, its specialized taper allows for easier mending, improving presentation at a distance.

When used with switch rods or short two-handed rods, the fully integrated design of the Lake Chucker has a significant advantage over shooting heads: it ensures smooth, uninterrupted line retrieval – whether fishing to the rod tip or landing a fish.

Benefits of the Lake Chucker fly line:

• Integrated Tip: The seamless connection between the running line and head allows for smooth line retrieval through the rod guides and eliminates the need for complex setups with a shooting head.

• Rear Loaded Body: The rear-weighted design delivers powerful, deeply loading roll casts and simplifies mending at a distance, effectively covering larger areas of water.

• Loading point color marker: A special marker between the running line and head indicates the optimal point for casting, ensuring precise and efficient casts.

Rio Technologies:

• Slick Cast: The name says it all! With this new technology, Rio has revolutionized the fly line market. Rio claims it to be the smoothest coating on the market, improving shootability, reducing noise, and increasing durability. We found the lines so slick that we initially had to hold back to avoid overcasting. We can confidently confirm Rio’s claims.

• ConnectCore Plus:
  With a low-stretch braided core, you have ultimate control over your fly. The braided core is both strong and supple, remaining tangle-free even in icy conditions. Stretch is reduced by about 30% compared to other lines, ensuring that even the slightest tug at the end of your leader is transmitted over long distances. On the water, this means better bite detection and conversion, as well as more controlled fly manipulation.

In summary: The RIO Ambassador Series – Pyramid Fly Co. – Lake Chucker fly line was specifically designed for lake fishing with large indicators, offering exceptional performance and user-friendliness. Developed in collaboration with Pyramid Fly Co., this line meets the high demands of anglers fishing in challenging conditions.

Details:

• Fully integrated floating line with a medium-length head for demanding stillwater fishing
• Ideal for switch rods and shorter two-handed rods
• Rear Loaded Body for extremely long casts, deep D-loops, and clean roll casts
• ConnectCore Plus: Durable, low-stretch core for optimal fly control and strike detection
• Slick Cast: Ultra-smooth coating for better shooting, longer durability, and reduced noise
• EasyID: Clear labeling for quick and easy line identification – no confusion!
• Super-strong, welded loops at both ends
• Total length: 30.5 m (100 ft)
• Head length: 10.7 m (35 ft)
• Color: Gray/Orange/Green

Note: Pyramid Fly Co. has been a premium partner of Rio Products since the very beginning. Daily fishing at Pyramid Lake and over 20,000 customer hours per season in windy conditions, strong currents, and with large indicator rigs have directly influenced the development of this line from the Ambassador Series. The result is the ultimate stillwater line with high user-friendliness!