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Elite Gold

Elite Gold

Regular price $129.99
Regular price Sale price $129.99

STANDARD WEIGHT / STANDARD POWER

Primary: Small Dry / Dry Dropper
Secondary: Big Dry / Light Indicator
 
The long head and relatively light weight of the classic RIO GOLD compared to its XP and MAX counterparts make it our best all-around trout taper for carrying long lengths of line and making precise casts. With a 47-foot head (WF5F) and long back taper RIO GOLD is the go-to all-around fly line on rivers and lakes when medium to long casts and distance mends are required. At standard weight with a longer 5-foot 6-inch front taper (WF5F) for soft presentations, RIO GOLD delivers flies with delicacy and finesse. With elevated line control at distance, excellent presentation and precise mending capabilities due to its longer back taper, it’s the ultimate multipurpose line tuned to the angler who rigs with dry fly intent then adapts as conditions change to droppers and light indicators.

Choose Elite Gold for Standard Power + Extra Versatility
  • Long head and standard weight configuration maximize ability to carry line and mend at distance
  • Long rear taper improves long-cast line control, both in the air and on the water when mending
  • Front-loaded body loads rods on shorter casts while maintaining the ability to carry long lengths of line
  • Mid-length front taper turns over heavier rigs on shorter leaders powerfully or tiny drys on long leaders with finesse
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Selected Model Details

  • Line Size:
    4wt
  • Density:
    Float
  • Line Color:
    Moss/Gold/Gray
  • Sink Rate:
    Float
  • 30FT Head Weight:
    126gr (8.2gm)
  • Total Head Weight:
    175gr (11.3gm)
  • Head Length:
    46ft (14m)
  • Total Length:
    90ft (27.4m)
  • SKU:
    6-19268
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Overview

The Elite RIO Gold has a taper design that gives incredible loop stability at distance and a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #2 and #22. With a long head and back taper this line is an excellent all around fly line on rivers and lakes when long casts and complete line control are required.

This line is built with RIO's low-stretch ConnectCore Plus, resulting in exceptionally smooth, durable fly lines, with the added benefits of incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and providing enhanced detection of takes, faster hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, RIO's proprietary coating technology, creating the slickest, most durable fly lines on the market. Lab tests show that lines built with SlickCast have the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.

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Overall rating: 4.96 / 5 from 100 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Elite Gold offers high-quality casts and excellent line control, making it a versatile choice for anglers. Its long head and standard weight configuration maximize line carrying ability and mending at distance. The mid-length front taper provides powerful turnover for heavier rigs or finesse for tiny drys.

Summary topics

  • Cast Accuracy: 11%
  • Line Quality: 68%

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Review highlights

  • "Best cold water/Big Horn River - Winter Spring line available…."Scott S.
  • "Superior line that floats well, casts well, and lasts all season long."Jim B.
  • "Casts smooth, would buy again if I had the need, would recommend."Michael Q.

Reviews

Awesome line

"Recently bought this with the intention of using it for streamer fishing. The Rio Gold family is hands down one of the nicest lines I’ve found. It hold up great in the cold waters in northern New Hampshire with these and turns over medium to large Flies with no problem whatsoever."

Nick P. (5/5)

Great line!

"Great line!"

Jeff T. (5/5)

My go to products

"My go to products, across the board. The never fail, they never disappoint. Awesome company, awesome products"

Robert J. (5/5)

Best lake line

"run this line on my 10' 4w EDC and love how this line loads and roll casts droppers. by far my favorite lake line because of its ability to put light nymph rigs right where I want them."

Alex V. (5/5)

My only choice in fly

"My only choice in fly lines"

Joe D. (2/5)

Smooth excellent casting line, very

"Smooth excellent casting line, very accurate"

Cooper G. (5/5)

Love the rio gold.

"When spring creek trout are rising to tricos you want a line that loads fast and has smooth accuracy . The rio gold is a joy to cast and then watch disappear off the reel!"

roger r. (5/5)

Line

"Fly line is great"

John P. (5/5)

A good fly line makes

"A good fly line makes all the difference and this one is perfect for all around trout fishing in MT and WY!"

William S. (5/5)

From size 18 up to

"From size 18 up to a size 8 Bugger, I found this line incredibly easy to cast and high floating. So far so good!"

Gary B. (5/5)

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