Rio Elite Predator Fly Line, Designed to Cast Large & Heavy Flies, Low-Stretch & Ultra-Slick Performance, 100ft
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The Rio Elite Predator is a specialized fly line engineered for casting large, heavy flies that Great Lakes steelhead and salmon anglers often need for deep pools and aggressive fish. Its powerful front taper and low-stretch ConnectCore Plus technology delivers exceptional casting performance with bulky streamers and articulated patterns. Perfect for swinging large intruders or casting heavy presentations in tributary systems.
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape, 1 blown out from recent rain.
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Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Rio Elite Predator Fly Line, Designed to Cast Large & Heavy... used for?
Rio's fly line is set up for spey & two-hand, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Rio Elite Predator Fly Line, Designed to Cast Large & Heavy... work for?
This fly line is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, pike. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Rio Elite Predator Fly Line, Designed to Cast Large & Heavy...?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $129.99. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape, 1 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + ELITE PREDATOR: Whether fishing for Trout, Bass, Pike, or Musky there are times when a large fly is the best option, and RIO’s Predator line series is designed specifically to cast them easily. The Full Floating line features a short, powerful front taper and plenty of weight at the front each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus.
- + FEATURES: RIO’s Surefire triple color line marking system makes it easy to gauge distances and load, with a quick glance while RIO’s Easyrid printed line marking system allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line. Front & Back Welded Loops, a streamlined, bulletproof loop welded at the front of the fly line for fast and easy rigging and another at the end of the fly line for fast rigging to backing.
- + TECHNOLOGIES: The highest-performing, longest-lasting freshwater lines in the world are built around ConnectCore Plus, while SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market, producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line, with Multi Density Control a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
- + FRESHWATER FLY LINES: We have a fantastic selection of the highest quality freshwater fly lines, designed to optimize your time on the water. All of our freshwater fly lines are designed to excel at required casting and fishing needs and feature cutting-edge technology for maximum versatility and performance. Make the cast of your dreams with RIO's freshwater fly lines.
- + PASSION & INNOVATION: For more than 20 years, RIO has demonstrated passion, innovation and a pure love for the sport through its development of the industry's highest performance fly lines. And the great news is, we will continue to research, design and refine our products to ensure they are your preferred line of choice for years to come.
Specifications
- Brand Name
- RIO PRODUCTS
- Manufacturer
- Rio Products
- UPC
- 730884194822
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Best Sellers Rank
- #166,806 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #101 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B091DBRB6X
- Customer Reviews
- 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (52)...
- Strand Type
- Multi
- Fishing Line Type
- Fly
- Line Weight
- 12
- Color
- Olive/Yellow/Beige
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