Leland on the Rio Outbound Custom Fly Line
There is saying when fly fishing with a sinking line;
the more water you cover the better the opportunities for a take. The
RIO Outbound Custom Shooting Taper fly lines give you the
distance for
maximum water cover, the sink rate to get your fly into the strike zone
and keep it there along with the ability to customize the fly line to
meet your needs and desire not that of the manufacturers! To
customize your line simply, through casting
trials cast-cut-cast in short increments to decreasing the length and
grain weight until the line meets your needs or if you’re techie and
want to be specific based on the grain weight use the Rio Grain Weight to Length Chart in the "Company on Model" section
.
Leland on Specifications
Distance, depth and speed three very important words when
it comes to sinking line. RIO Outbound Custom Shooting Taper fly lines
provide all three done easy. The T-8, T-11, and T-14 fly lines are
designed to give
maximum distance with minimal effort. T-8
line will sink at rate of approximately 7 inches/sec and has a grain
weight of 8gr/ft of head; the T-11 will sink at rate of approximately 8
inches/sec and has a grain weight of 11gr/ft of head, and T-14 line
will sink at rate of approximately 9 inches/sec and has a grain weight
of 14gr/ft of head. Each fly line can be custom cut to match your
specific grain and depth requirements. For the gear hounds that just
need to know the exact grain weight per head length we have included Rio's Grain Weight to Length Chart in the "Company on Model" section.
Specifications:
- Line Weights: T-11, T-14
- Type of taper: Sinking line shoot head type cast
- Sink Rates: T-11 = 8 inches/sec T-14 = 9inches/sec
- Overall Length: 120 ft
- Core: Powerflex
- Coating: Tungsten Coldwater Coating
- Color: T-11 Blue running line with Black sink tip T-14 Green running line with Black sink tip
Leland on Saltwater Sinking Lines
Scientific Anglers and Rio increase fly line density
by adding powdered tungsten to the 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 Saltwater Lines
Saltwater fishing can mean bigger flies,
windy conditions and warm water temperatures. A good salt water line
should be tapered for distance and turnover, bringing the fly into the
closest proximity to the fish. Lines, with the cores consisting of
multifilament for cooler conditions and single and braided monofilament
for warm to hot temperatures, should be designed for the intended
fishing temperatures. Finally, the coating must have ultraviolet
inhibitors to retard the effects of sunlight and a specialty saltwater
coating to increase durability against the elements. Much to the
chagrin of saltwater fish around the world, the gurus at Scientific
Anglers, Rio, and Sage have formulated lines that fulfill all of these
criteria. With proven taper designs, these lines will handle saltwater
conditions with ease, whether your target is bonefish, stripers, or
tarpon.
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, RIO Gold), general purpose (GPX, Trout, Rio Gold, Sage
Performance II), delicate presentation (XPS, Sage Quiet Double Taper
II), 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.
GRAIN WEIGHT TO LENGTH (source RIO Products)
T-8:
35 ft = 280 gns, 34 ft = 272 gns, 33 ft = 264 gns, 32 ft = 256 gns
31 ft = 248 gns, 30 ft= 240 gns, 29 ft = 232 gns, 28 ft = 224 gns
27 ft = 216 gns, 26 ft = 208 gns, 25 ft = 200 gns, 24 ft = 192 gns
T-11:
35 ft = 385 gns, 34 ft = 374 gns, 33 ft = 363 gns, 32 ft = 352 gns
31 ft = 341 gns, 30 ft= 330 gns, 29 ft = 319 gns, 28 ft = 308 gns
27 ft = 297 gns, 26 ft = 286 gns, 25 ft = 275 gns, 24 ft = 264 gns
T-14:
35 ft = 490 gns, 34 ft = 476 gns, 33 ft = 462 gns, 32 ft = 448 gns
31 ft = 434 gns, 30 ft= 420 gns, 29 ft = 406 gns, 28 ft = 392 gns
27 ft = 378 gns, 26 ft = 364 gns, 25 ft = 350 gns, 24 ft = 336 gns
RIO on Outbound Custom Shooting Taper
"RIO's Custom-cut OutBound lines will certainly excite anglers
everywhere that need distance and depth. These lines have a 35' long
level head followed by an ultra-thin intermediate running line that
ensures the longest flight time for ultimate distance.
Anglers simply cut the head to the length and weight for their casting style and rod action."
"Based
on the OutBound taper, but with an adaptable 35 foot long, level head,
this line is designed to be cut to the right length and weight of a
particular rod, casting style or situation. Three models offer a
complete range of lines for all rod sizes. The OutBound Custom lines
have a coldwater coating over RIO’s unique Powerflex core and have
little memory for a tangle-free performance. The fast sinking, tungsten
head is followed by a translucent intermediate running line."
T-8 Custom - Sink; 7 inches per second - Head; 8 grains per foot - Color: Yellow/Black
T-11 Custom - Sink; 8 inches per second - Head; 11 grains per foot - Color: Blue/Black
T-14 Custom - Sink; 9 inches per second - Head; 14 grains per foot - Color: Green/Black
RIO on Outbound Fly Lines
"With a little celestial guidance, RIO has created the
OutBound Integrated Shooting Taper. With this line the average
freshwater or saltwater caster can launch casts far, far away to the
previously unreachable.
Designed to load high performance rods quickly
with few false casts because the 37.5 ft head is heavier than the AFTMA
standards. The supple coldwater Powerflex core and coating, combined
with a taper design unique to each model, plus a thin tangle-free
running line, ensure the longest flight time for unearthly casts. "
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.
