Leland on Rio Type 6 Full Sink Density Compensated Fly Fishing Line
Float tubing the west's
trout lakes requires a line that will
present
the fly without creating a huge belly. The Density Compensated line
has a faster sink rate at the front taper combined with the standard
sink rate in the belly and tip.
The different sink rates keep the line
straight from the rod to the fly. High Desert lakes, here we come!
Specifications:
- Type of Taper: Weight-forward
- Length: 90 ft
- Core: Nylon Braided Multifilament
- Coating: Tungsten Coldwater Coating
- Color: Black
Leland on Freshwater Sinking Lines
Scientific Anglers and Rio increase fly line density
by adding powdered tungsten to the lines coating. By changing the
amount of tungsten and the diameter of the line, various sink rates are
produced. All Scientific Anglers and Rio sinking lines are density
compensated. This means that as the diameter of the taper changes, the
sink rate remains the same throughout the line. With density
compensation, the line descends at a uniform rate, increasing
sensitivity and strike detection.
Leland on Freshwater Lines
The varied habitats of freshwater fish
(and especially the trout's) require a wide range of line designs for
effective fishing. Luckily for the modern angler, engineers at Rio,
Sage, and Scientific Anglers have thought up a line for every possible
freshwater situation. Whether the line is tapered for distance (Expert
Distance, Sage TCR Performance), general purpose (GPX, Trout, Rio
Grande, Sage Performance), delicate presentation (XPS, Sage Quiet
Double Taper), technique specific (Nymph, Stillwater, Rio DC Sinking
lines), or otherwise, these lines deliver high performance for every
outing. These new lines employ a soft braided multifilament core for
low memory, easy mends and line handling as well as PVC coatings,
enhanced super slick processing which allows the line to slip
effortlessly through the guides, maximizing control and accuracy. With
developments like these, putting the fly in front of the fish has never
been easier.
Leland on RIO Fly Lines
Jim Vincent and his team of fly fishing experts have been manufacturing
the most functionally creative fly lines at RIO for the past 20 years.
From depth, distance, wind, visibility, extreme heat, or extreme cold,
the RIO team has considered every factor that presents itself to the fly
fishing experience and come up with innovative fly line solutions to
overcome the trials of any environment. In terms of the unique
challenges presented by every fish, RIO has specifically developed fly
lines to optimize presentation, whether it's delicate precision or
powerhouse delivery you're seeking. Experience drives innovation at
RIO—the fly line design team at RIO has spent countless hours on the
water, testing and perfecting their fly fishing products to provide you
with the most sophisticated fly lines on the market.
Rio on Rio Density Compensated Full Sinking Line
"Density Compensated (DC) Full Sinking
Fly Line DC tapered sinking fly lines are easier to cast than
traditional level sinking lines. RIO's manufacturing process enables
smoother casting and consistent sink rates. With density compensation,
the sink rate of the tip equals the sink rate of the midsection,
allowing the tip to sink first and put the fly in the strike zone. The
DC Type 3 and the DC Type 6 sinking lines together with the AquaLux®
line are the mainstay for lake fly fishers. Type 6 sinking lines are
made on a Powerflex core. Type 6 4WT and 5WT lines are made only by
RIO."
RIO on RIO Fly Lines
For more than 20 years, RIO has demonstrated passion, innovation and a
pure love for the fly fishing sport through its development of the
industry's highest performance fly lines. And the great news is, we at
RIO will continue to research, design and refine our fly fishing
products to ensure RIO fly lines are your preferred choice for years to
come.
In 1990, Jim and Kitty Vincent founded RIO in the mountains of Idaho on
the idea that exceptional fly fishing products should be built by
anglers for anglers. More than twenty years later, we're still fly
fishing in Idaho and driven by that same ethos. At RIO, we take great
pride in the promise to give you the absolute best of fly fishing on
your rod.
