Outbound short casts long!
"Awesome line I have it in many configurations and lov them all. I can get some great distance with this line"
Primary: Distance Casting / Large Flies
Secondary: Quick Loading / Shooting Line
Exceptionally powerful, easy casting line built for casting big flies, and for maximum distance, with ultra-slick performance

RIO's OutBound Short series of lines are designed to cast large and heavy flies and get huge distances easily. Built with a short, aggressive front taper that easily carries large, weighted streamers, and a powerful head design that loads rods deeply and quickly for fast, easy distance. A full range of densities make this a very versatile line series for both the freshwater and saltwater angler. Best of all, the line is built with SlickCast—the slickest, most durable coating on the market.
There are 6 different density lines to cover every fishing situation:
A Full Floating line (F), for top water action
A Floating Line with 15ft of "hover" Sinking line, then 15ft of clear Intermediate Sinking line at the front (F/H/I), for fishing 2-3 ft deep
A Full Intermediate Sinking line with a 15ft clear tip (I), for fishing 3-5ft deep
An Intermediate sinking line with 17ft of Medium Sinking line, then 13ft of Fast Sinking Line at the front (I/S3/S5), for fishing 4-8ft deep
An Intermediate sinking line with 17ft of Fast Sinking line, then 13ft of Extra Fast Sinking Line at the front (I/S5/S7), for fishing 6-12ft deep
A Full, Extra-Fast Sinking "Dredger" line (S7), for maximum depth
Exceptionally powerful, easy casting line built for casting big flies, and for maximum distance, with ultra-slick performance
Overall rating: 4.909091 / 5 from 121 reviews.
The Premier OutBound Short Fly Line is highly regarded for its exceptional slickness and durability, making it ideal for casting both small and large flies with ease. Customers praise its quick loading and shooting capabilities, along with its SlickCast coating that enhances performance and distance. The line is considered one of the best on the market, offering a reliable choice for fly fishing enthusiasts.
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"Awesome line I have it in many configurations and lov them all. I can get some great distance with this line"
— Emiliano S. (5/5)
"I LOVE these lines! I hate the eco-woke lame ass non reusable spools!"
— Christopher C. (5/5)
"The Rio Outbound Short with the rods I have paired it with so far has exceeded my expectations. I plan on buying more in the near future. Big flies for big Peacocks no problem!"
— Mark W. (5/5)
"A good line for Tiger fish I hope"
— Mark M. (5/5)
"Another great job by FBP's"
— Jamie M. (5/5)
"Excellent for puke"
— John R. (5/5)
"haven't caught a fish yet in the short time I have tried the line. I am only an average caster but I like what it does in salt water as an intermediate sink rate. I must bring the fly to the top in order to cast effectively. I expect that is the practice anyway. I am a float line fisherman."
— Craig M. (4/5)
"Must have line for Pyramid Lake, whether casting from a ladder or a ‘toon!"
— Darren H. (5/5)
"This line really takes off if you have it on the right rod. The short heavy head means a minimum of false casting and shooting a lot of line. I’m using the full intermediate and the I/S3/S5 versions in #10 on a 10wt sage RPLX single-hand rod and an 8wt sage Z-Axis two-handed rod. It’s like launching a rocket. But on a slightly more moderate sage RPL 8wt single hand rod, the #8 outbound short was total overload. Given how fast action most rods are today in the heavier line classes, this fly line will make you a better caster. But like most high-quality performance gear, you need to find the right match. On the right rod, it’s 5 stars."
— Grant M. (5/5)
"I match this line with Sage/Salt 10wt; Casts big flies with ease; I like the fact that the running line is not thin, it's slick and runs well through the guides. I will recommend this line, good job Rio!"
— dorin c. (5/5)
Primary: Distance Casting / Large Flies
Secondary: Quick Loading / Shooting Line
Exceptionally powerful, easy casting line built for casting big flies, and for maximum distance, with ultra-slick performance