What makes the RIO Premier Gold XP different from a typical floating fly line?

It is built a half-size heavy with a mid-length head, so it helps load the rod quickly at short range. At the same time, it is designed to let you carry line for longer casts.

What types of flies can I fish with this line?

It is designed to fish a wide range of flies, including streamers, nymphs, and dries. The taper is built to turn over heavier rigs on shorter leaders and more delicate dry-fly setups on longer leaders.

Does this fly line float?

Yes, this is a floating fly line. It is made for fishing on or near the surface, depending on your leader and fly choice.

How does the rear taper help when I am fishing?

It has a medium-long rear taper for better line control on longer presentations. That design also supports on-the-water mending when you need to manage your drift.

What is SlickCast, and what does it do?

SlickCast is Rio's coating technology used on this line. Rio reports lab testing shows very low friction in lines built with SlickCast, which can help the line move through the guides smoothly.

Which sizes are available, and how do I choose the right one?

It is offered in WF3F, WF4F, WF5F, WF6F, WF7F, and WF8F. We recommend matching the line weight to your fly rod's rated line weight, keeping in mind this line is a half-size heavy design.

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RIO Premier Gold XP floating fly line in teal retail box with angler holding a brown trout on the front., 1 of 1

RIO Premier Gold XP Floating Fly Line

Name: RIO Premier Gold XP Floating Fly Line
Price: 99.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Item #: TA526649

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Product Details

Rio's Premier Gold XP is one of the most versatile floating fly lines you'll find on the market. It will let you efficiently fish all types of flies, from streamers to nymphs and dries. Weighing a half-size heavy and equipped with a mid-length head, it lets you carry line for longer casts while still being able to quickly load the rod for shorter casts.

Key Features

Medium-long rear taper allows line control for longer presentations and on-the-water mending.
SlickCast coating technology creates the slickest, most durable fly lines on the market and the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.
Lab tests show that lines built with SlickCast have the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.
Versatile design is capable of turning over heavier rigs on shorter leaders, tiny dry flies on long leaders and everything in between.
A half-size heavier, it loads the rod well for short casts.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the RIO Premier Gold XP different from a typical floating fly line?
A: It is built a half-size heavy with a mid-length head, so it helps load the rod quickly at short range. At the same time, it is designed to let you carry line for longer casts.
Q: What types of flies can I fish with this line?
A: It is designed to fish a wide range of flies, including streamers, nymphs, and dries. The taper is built to turn over heavier rigs on shorter leaders and more delicate dry-fly setups on longer leaders.
Q: Does this fly line float?
A: Yes, this is a floating fly line. It is made for fishing on or near the surface, depending on your leader and fly choice.
Q: How does the rear taper help when I am fishing?
A: It has a medium-long rear taper for better line control on longer presentations. That design also supports on-the-water mending when you need to manage your drift.
Q: What is SlickCast, and what does it do?
A: SlickCast is Rio's coating technology used on this line. Rio reports lab testing shows very low friction in lines built with SlickCast, which can help the line move through the guides smoothly.
Q: Which sizes are available, and how do I choose the right one?
A: It is offered in WF3F, WF4F, WF5F, WF6F, WF7F, and WF8F. We recommend matching the line weight to your fly rod's rated line weight, keeping in mind this line is a half-size heavy design.

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