The RIO Elite Scandi OutBound Floating Fly Line is an integrated Scandi-style shooting head designed for distance and presentation. This easy-casting line is built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently, providing the perfect solution for summer conditions and lower water.
Rio is a globally recognized leader in fly fishing lines and materials, with a history spanning back to 1990. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and for producing some of the most technically advanced and reliable lines on the market. Rio’s products are trusted by guides and anglers worldwide to deliver performance when it matters most.
The shooting head is seamlessly integrated with the shooting line, negating the frustration of loop-to-loop joins running through the rod rings. The entire line is built with RIO's proprietary SlickCast coating, the slickest and most durable coating ever measured. The core utilizes ConnectCore Plus, RIO’s low-stretch core, for exceptional sensitivity. The Scandi head taper is designed to deliver tight loops that unroll effortlessly.
The key feature of this line is its integrated, user-friendly design. The floating line excels in summer conditions and lower water, providing perfect presentation of small to medium flies. The Scandi head design is incredibly easy to cast and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently. For 2026, the shooting line has been upgraded to RIO’s acclaimed Elite Metered Shooting Line, which changes colour every 10 feet to improve distance control and judgement. The line features a refined taper that delivers tight loops that unroll effortlessly.
