What Line weight (AFTM) means: The AFTM line weight (#1 to #15) tells you how heavy the fly line is. Rod, reel and line should share the same weight. Rule of thumb: #3–#5 for trout and grayling, #6–#7 for sea trout and streamers, #8–#10 for pike, salmon and saltwater.
What Line taper means: How the weight is distributed along the line. WF (weight forward): weight up front, the all-rounder. DT (double taper): tapered at both ends for delicate presentation. ST/shooting head: short heavy head for long casts. Scandi and Skagit: shooting heads for double-handed and switch rods.
What Density means: How the line behaves in the water. F = floating, H = hover (sinks very slowly), I = intermediate (sinks slowly), S1 to S8 = sinking: the higher the number, the faster (roughly inches per second). ST = sink tip, only the tip sinks. Several values (e.g. F/I/S3) mean a set or a line with sections of different density.
What Weight (grains) means: Weight of the shooting head in grains (1 grain = 0.065 g). More precise than the line weight for double-handed lines and shooting heads. Check the grain recommendation of your rod.
MainStream Intermediate Fly Line
This clear intermediate line is built on the Mainstream Trout taper. The clear line is invisible for fish and perfect for lake fishing and coastal saltwater fly fishing locations in non-tropical environments such as the Baltic Sea. The sinking ratio is 3.5 - 5 cm/s Colour: clearLength: 24.4m
Premier StreamerTip (S6) Fly Line
Premier StreamerTip (S6) Fly LineA series of fly lines with short, 10 ft sinking tips, specifically built for fly fishers that like to fish streamers. A short, heavy head loads rods at close range, allowing anglers to make fast, one-shot casts. An aggressive, powerful front taper casts large conehead muddlers and bunny leech rigs with ease, while a welded loop on the front end allows anglers to change rigs quickly.Each line is built with SlickCast—the slickest, most coating on the market.It is floating Line with a 10ft fast Sinking tip (F/S6), for fishing in deeper water.The ultimate range of sink tip lines for throwing streamers, with ultra-slick performanceShort, powerful head to load at close rangeAggressive front taper easily cast large streamersBuilt with RIO's exceptionally slick, SlickCast coatingWelded loops for super fast riggingFEATURES DualToneMarks the sweet spot of a fly line by providing an obvious color change in the line at the sweet spot.EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line.Front Welded LoopA neat, bulletproof loop welded at the front of the fly line for fast Spey-specific rigging.Back Welded LoopA neat, bulletproof loop welded at the end of the fly line for fast rigging to backing. LINE Colours Sinking Type 30' Head Weight Head Length Total Length WF5 Black/Yellow/Pale Green Float/6ips 185gr (12gm) 30ft (9.1m) 100ft (30.5m) WF6 Black/Yellow/Pale Green Float/6ips 210gr (13.6gm) 30ft (9.1m) 100ft (30.5m) WF7 Black/Yellow/Pale Green Float/6ips 240gr (15.6gm) 30ft (9.1m) 100ft (30.5m) WF8 Black/Yellow/Pale Green Float/6ips 280gr (18.1gm) 30ft (9.1m) 100ft (30.5m)
Presentation
The Presentation floating fly line was developed for trout and grayling fishing in your home waters! The long front taper delivers flies precisely on the spot. It also allows easy roll casts to reach the "hidden spot". This fly line cast perfectly on short and long distances. The Presentation has tiny little loops on both ends of the fly line. The weight forward taper has a great weight distribution for great casting and fishing! Features Long front taper perfect for trout and grayling fishing very good roll casting abilities fits to most of the fly rods Length: 25m
Premier Coastal QuickShooter XP
Premier Coastal QuickShooter XP
Elite Perception
Elite PerceptionEASY CASTING ALL-AROUND TROUT LINE, with low-stretch, ultraclick performance. The ELITE RIO PERCEPTION is an easy casting, general purpose fly line that casts nymphs, dry flies, streamers and soft hackles with ease. The short head makes this a particularly good line on smaller rivers and lakes when long distance line control is not necessary. The low stretch core gives incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and provides enhanced detection of takes, faster hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line. Easy casting taper design for great all-around performance Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, SlickCast Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in casting control, performance and smoothness Features RIO's SureFire tricolored measuring system for increased accuracy and distance control Technology ConnectCore Plus SlickCast MaxFloat Tip Features SureFire EasyID Front Loop Back Loop Line details Type Full Head Weight Full Head Length Full Line Length WF-3 134gr (8.7gm) 35ft (10.7m) 80ft (24.4m) WF-4 154gr (10gm) 36ft (11m) 90ft (27.4m) WF-5 173gr (11.2gm) 36ft (11m) 90ft (27.4m) WF-6 197gr (12.8gm) 36ft (11m) 100ft (30.5m) WF-7 245gr (15.9gm) 37ft (11.2m) 100ft (30.5m) WF-8 290gr (18.8gm) 38ft (11.6m) 100ft (30.5m)
Weight-Forward (WF) Fly Lines
The Right Line for Accurate Casting and Maximum Distance
A weight-forward (WF) fly line is the first choice for fly anglers who value accurate casts, long casting distances and efficient line handling. These fly lines feature a thicker head towards the front, helping to load the rod and transfer energy efficiently during the cast. Their advantages have made WF lines the predominant choice among fly anglers today.
What Are the Advantages of a Weight-Forward Fly Line?
- Easier casting: The weight-forward design makes both long casts and accurate presentations easier to achieve.
- Ideal for beginners and experienced anglers: Straightforward handling makes these lines an excellent choice for newcomers and seasoned fly anglers alike.
- Suitable for different casting styles: Whether overhead casting or roll casting, a WF fly line offers excellent control and efficiency.
- Versatility: Suitable for trout, grayling, pike and almost every other species that can be targeted with a fly rod.
WF Fly Lines for Different Waters and Fishing Applications
Explore our wide selection of high-quality WF fly lines from brands such as RIO, TRAUN RIVER and HANAK. Choose from floating, sinking and intermediate lines to suit your waters and target species.
Discover our top models for your next fly fishing adventure!