Fly Fishing on Central PA Limestone trout streams, Penns, Spring Creek, Fishing Creek and Bald Eagle are included in this blog.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
New Fly Line from RIO
Received a new fly line to test the other week but forgot to make a report last week, well here it is. RIO Perception floating line is the name and when I was getting the line ready to install on a spool I noticed that the feel was very different almost like a long bulb filled with a somewhat semi stiff liquid, not a great discription. It was a task to cut the front loop off, I never use a loop to loop line leader connection, just do not like the feel of them. I used a Trout Hunter 10' 5X leader with 18" of 6.5X tippet on the business end. I am not a fan of tricolored lines but this one has it, they tell you it's "SureFire color system improves casting accuracy by making it easy to guage exact distances at a glance, don't know if that is true but I have used single colored lines for ever and never have had any problem with accuracy? I do not like the colors it is offered but that is just my opinon. From the first cast to the last of the day the line was a dream to cast and pick up off the water, the float was great but I'll tell you the line feels different, Rio tells you it's because of the lack of stretch, it just feels different but not in a bad way just different, it is easy to cast, does not overload the rod as some SA lines will do. Here's the Rio lines; " Built with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Technology, RIO Perception lines provide phenomenal sensitivity for better, more intuitive cast timing, easier line lift and sharp, precise mends. The lack of strech also means enhanced detection of subtle takes and reduced reaction time on hook sets". I like it a lot and will use it most of the fall and report after it's been used for a few months but so far it feels good, it's not in stock at most fly shops but will be soon. Oh it has MaxCast hydrophobic coating, MaxFloat tip technology and AgentX slick formula!
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