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Premier Gold

Premier Gold

$99.99
$99.99

STANDARD WEIGHT / STANDARD POWER

Primary: Small Dry / Dry Dropper

Secondary: Big Dry / Light Indicator

RIO GOLD’s longer head and lighter weight, compared to its XP and MAX counterparts, make it our best all-around trout taper for carrying long, precise casts. At standard weight with a mid-length 5-foot 6-inch front taper (WF5F) for soft presentations, RIO GOLD delivers flies with delicacy and finesse, making it perfect for anglers who rig with dry-fly intent then switch to droppers and light indicators as conditions change. With a 47-foot head (WF5F) and long back taper, it’s the right choice for rivers and lakes that require medium to long casts and distance mends.

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Selected Model Details

  • Line Size:
    2wt
  • Density:
    Float
  • Line Color:
    Moss/Gold
  • Sink Rate:
    Float
  • 30FT Head Weight:
    86gr (5.6gm)
  • Total Head Weight:
    120gr (7.8gm)
  • Head Length:
    44ft (13.4m)
  • Total Length:
    80ft (24.4m)
  • SKU:
    6-19294
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Overview

The RIO Gold is the ultimate all round, floating line for the trout fly fisher.

The RIO Gold has been the go-to trout line around the world for many years, and for a multitude of fly fishers. The line has a long head and back taper that give casters total line control and stability at range - whether casting or mending. The unique profile is designed to load a fly rod at close range, and has a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2.

We have enhanced the performance of this wonderful trout line by building it with SlickCast - RIO's proprietary coating technology. SlickCast creates 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. In addition, the line features MaxFloat Tip Technology, RIO's proprietary tip coating formula that floats more than twice as high as regular line tips, without any increase in diameter.

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Overall rating: 4.885496 / 5 from 131 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Premier Gold offers excellent casting and durability, with a smooth line quality that enhances the fishing experience. The subtle yet highly visible color of the product is ideal for water visibility, making it a versatile choice for various fishing conditions.

Summary topics

  • Casting Performance (12%): Customers appreciated the excellent casting and durability of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Line Quality (68%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the great line quality and smooth casting of the line. (Common opinion)
  • Product Visibility (5%): It was highlighted by customers that the color of the product is subtle yet highly visible on the water.

Review topics: ["shipping","feel","color","line","weight","quality","casts","service","rio gold","floater","distance","rod","fish","loop","work"].

Review highlights

  • "Great casting great mending line great for small dries" — John P.
  • "The best true-to-weight line in the game, hands down." — Joseph A.
  • "Very smooth casting, well-balanced line." — Tom E.

Reviews

Low quality

"This line was stained by dirt and not floating even after cleaning. I had only used it a handful of times but it seems like I already have to replace it. I have also used primer gold max that started cracking and was stained only after one winter of fishing it. I now use airflo line that I have not needed to switch after a whole year of fishing it frequently. It also floats better. Maybe I just got line that had been on the shelf for too long, but I think the are better lines out there than these."

— Mason (2/5)

Nice 👍 😊

"I have the line but should I get an or is reel"

— Jesus S. (5/5)

Shoots like a cannon!

"Shoots like a cannon!"

— Teresa K. (5/5)

Taking to Chile with me

"Taking to Chile with me"

— Sam B. (5/5)

As always top gear with

"As always top gear with top notch service"

— jim g. (5/5)

Best line for trout

"Best line for trout"

— CHARLES D. (5/5)

Fly Line

"It's a great casting line. I like to use the orange color when giving casting demonstrations or lessons."

— David K. (5/5)

Excellent feel and great all

"Excellent feel and great all around line."

— Michael T. (5/5)

Great line for the price;

"Great line for the price; I've been using this for years on my guest rods."

— Scott B. (4/5)

Line

"The line performs well with my rod and reel"

— John P. (5/5)

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