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RIO Mainstream Saltwater Fly Line, 8wt, Floating, Blue

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Item weight
8
Product dimensions
5.71 x 4.76 x 1.26 inches

Quick take

A floating saltwater fly line in 8 weight, designed for average fly fishers targeting bonefish, permit, tarpon and inshore species.

RIO's Mainstream saltwater fly line is a floating blue line for anglers working salt water, from first-timers to experienced fly fishers. Its hard saltwater coating and short, strong front taper suit flats and surf work for bonefish, permit, tarpon and other species. It comes in weights from 7 through 12, so it can be matched to a range of saltwater rods. Each line is made at RIO's facility in Idaho.

Best for

  • Saltwater flats fishing for bonefish and permit
  • Tarpon in shallow estuaries
  • Fly fishers new to saltwater

Skip if

  • You need a sinking fly line for deep water
  • You fish freshwater only

Strengths

  • DirectCore stretches 30 percent less than typical tropical cores
  • Lies straight on water and casts easily
  • 8 weight handles wind better than lighter lines

Trade-offs

  • Floating line will not reach bottom in deep channels
  • Saltwater fly fishing requires specialized casting technique
  • Requires fly rod, reel and leader

Fishing fit

Species
  • Snook & tarpon
  • Bottom fish
  • Striped bass
Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly line
Weight8 wt

Facts

This version's specifications
ColorBlue
Color familyDark

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