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In this test, RIO Gold came in two varieties: standard and InTouch.īefore we talk about how it casts, I wanted to touch on its taper in more detail. It’s a modern classic - the standard against which all fly lines are measured. RIO Gold might be one of the best-selling fly lines of all time. The Hype: The RIO Gold has a revolutionary taper design that gives incredible loop stability at distance, a unique profile that allows a rod to load at close range and a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2.

Comes with all of the shortcomings of a shorter head.īottom line: Is this RIO Grand for (almost) half the price?.

Like many RIO lines, the Avid felt like it was geared toward the intermediate angler.

An above average line, at a below average price.

This also means that they excel at nymphing and streamers, but aren’t the best dry fly lines. Which is to say they are front-loaded to make rods load quicker, and have shorter heads to facilitate shooting line. Overall, RIO Avid Trout is a solid performer across the board, but its shorter head made it a bit more difficult to roll cast or get extreme distance.Īs this is the first RIO line we’re reviewing, it’s worth mentioning that many of Rio’s offerings seemed to be geared toward the intermediate angler. You'll notice that the only difference is that Grand is a little larger in diameter (and therefore a little heavier). Here's a taper comparison between Grand, Avid, & Mainstream: So much so, that it would have been interesting to test the non-InTouch version of RIO Grand side-by-side with the Avid to see if there was anything that was accounting for the $20 price difference. In terms of taper, it’s almost identical to RIO Grand. RIO Avid Trout represents the ‘middle’ of Rio’s trout portfolio. The Hype: The lines are designed for easy casting performance, with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths.

#Rio gold in touch fly line series

Mainstream & Avid are Rio's entry-level lines and they have aggressive front tapers, while the Premier and InTouch series feature a wider array of lines to fit the needs of any angler. RIO divides its lines into 4 "series", which are differentiated by technology and price points: Mainstream, Avid, "Premier", & InTouch. Since then, they've become a market leader due to great products and clever marketing. RIO is a relative newcomer to the fly line game. This post is part of our Fly Line Shootout, so if you haven't read our main post, you probably want to check it out.

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