RIO Elite Scandi Launch Shooting Head
The RIO Elite Scandi Launch shooting head is engineered specifically for Great Lakes spey casting with its concentrated weight distribution in the D-loop for effortless loading and powerful long casts. Its higher tip diameter turns over heavy leaders and VersiLeaders while the redesigned front taper ensures delicate presentations when swinging flies for steelhead and salmon.
5 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now, 6 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the RIO Elite Scandi Launch Shooting Head used for?
Rio's spey head is set up for spey & two-hand, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, salmon, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the RIO Elite Scandi Launch Shooting Head work for?
This spey head is curated for steelhead, salmon, trout. 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 Scandi Launch Shooting Head?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $64.99. 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?
5 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now, 6 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
- + Higher tip diameter for turning over long tapered leaders or heavier VersiLeaders Unique taper concentrates weight in D-loop for easier load and powerful casts Redesigned front taper for delicate turnover and graceful presentations Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance Built with RIO’s exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast coating EasyID to quickly and easily identify each line. Front welded loop for fast rigging. Back welded loop for fast rigging to backing.
- + Breaking strength: 50.0 pounds
- + Fishing line type: Fly
- + Material: plastic
Specifications
- Brand Name
- RIO PRODUCTS
- Manufacturer
- RIO
- UPC
- 730884198172
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00730884198172
- Item Type Name
- Fly Line
- Included Components
- Line
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Best Sellers Rank
- #594,309 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #458 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B0CT5Y9QFP
- Material Type
- plastic
- Strand Type
- Multi
- Fishing Line Type
- Fly
- Breaking Strength
- 50 Pounds
- Line Weight
- #8 500gr
- Color
- Pale Green / Blue
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