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Elite Permit

Elite Permit

$129.99
$129.99

The very best permit line on the market with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance

  • Easy casting taper that presents typical crab patterns gently
  • Long back taper for fast, 2nd shot casts
  • Low stretch DirectCore for hard, solid strip sets
  • Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast coating
  • SureFire tricolored measuring system for increased accuracy and distance control
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Selected Model Details

  • Line Size:
    8wt
  • Density:
    Float
  • Line Color:
    Sand/Camo/Light Sand
  • Sink Rate:
    Float
  • 30FT Head Weight:
    230gr (14.9gm)
  • Total Head Weight:
    333gr (21.6gm)
  • Head Length:
    46ft (14m)
  • Total Length:
    100ft (30.5m)
  • SKU:
    6-19349
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Overview

The very best permit line on the market with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance

RIO's Elite Permit line features an easy casting taper that loads at close range, and a long back taper for fast, 2nd shot casts. The front taper and weight distribution is designed to give soft presentations so as not to spook wary Perms, while maintaining enough weight to easily cast typical crab patterns. Each line is built on RIO's low-memory DirectCore that is extremely easy to stretch and lies perfectly straight on the water, yet retains the stiffness needed to cast in hot conditions. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.

Overall rating: 4.7727275 / 5 from 22 reviews.

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Reviews

Excellent Line that Beats the Competition

"Line paired with a 10 wt Sage Salt HD. I have practiced with the setup for hours and have walked away with the following takeaways: 1. ) very slick coating that flies through the guides; 2. ) easy line pickup when beginning cast; 3. ) turns over permit flies very well with soft landings; and 4. ) able to carry 50-60’ of line in the air with presentations approaching 90’. Excellent line, but I have bought enough lines to know that what matters is how it pairs with your rod. Definitely worthy of a test drive."

— Richard O. (5/5)

Supple casting for spooky permit.

"Supple casting for spooky permit. Great at gently turning over flies"

— Daniel A. (5/5)

Great line! Casts crab pattern

"Great line! Casts crab pattern well!"

— vincent t. (5/5)

Elite permit

"Cast amazingly well, even used it for turning over a few big tarpon flies."

— William B. (5/5)

great casting line

"Great for windy days"

— Clayton C. (5/5)

Good line , better service!

"The line cast well and loads great with enough running line out. Short casts it drops heavy. Spooks weary Permit. Also, my initial order was delayed (I'm sure by the USPS) and a second shipment was sent out via FedEx. The first order showed up in my P. O. Box then the second order showed up a day later. I'm returning the fly line in the second order delivered but keeping the leaders. Enclosed in the return box is a check for the additional amount owed to Far Bank. Thank you for your great service!"

— Bill H. (4/5)

It’s an easy loading ,

"It’s an easy loading , fast delivery line… and I like it a lot!"

— Chris J. (5/5)

Awesome fly line

"Very well designed, engineered and fabricated line results in easy powerful casts for accurate soft presentations"

— Robert J. (5/5)

A very slick casting flats line! 10/10!

"This is a very slick casting flats line. I’m using it on Permit, Bonefish and other hard pulling species on our North Queensland flats here in Australia. 10/10!"

— John H. (5/5)

Rio Elite Permit

"Great line for Permit!"

— Jason F. (5/5)

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