RIO‘s shooting heads are based on the popular OutBound Short lines, and are designed to cast very long distances. The front loaded weight distribution quickly loads a rod, while the unique step down taper at the back allows for very long flight times and easy distance. The heads are built two sizes above the AFTM standard to correctly load modern rods - anglers do not need to step up a line size when choosing a line for their rod, as this is done in the design. Each head has an Easy ID loop at the back end for quick recognition.
The five densities available are -
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Full Floating Head (F)
- Full Hover 1 ips
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Clear intermediate
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Type 3 Sinking
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Type 6 Sinking
Technology -
Features -
- Unique taper design that stays in the air, resulting in long distance casts
- Designed for easy distance
- Welded loops for fast rigging
- Easy ID Loops
Recommended Shooting lines -
- ST7 to ST8 - 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
- ST8 to ST10 - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
KEY POINTS
- Short-head design for quick loading and compact casting strokes
- Helps turn over larger flies and heavier setups with fewer false casts
- Strong option for tight quarters (banks, boats, brush, limited backcast)
- Built for coldwater conditions where line control and efficiency matter
- Easy way to tune your system by pairing with your preferred running line
- Free shipping from Gorge Fly Shop
Specs -
| SKU | Line Size | Color | Head Weight | Sink Rate | Head/Total Length |
| 6-20926 | ST7F | Moss
| 265 gr | Float | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20930 | ST8F | Moss
| 315 gr
| Float | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20931 | ST9F | Moss
| 375 gr
| Float | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20932 | ST10F | Moss
| 425 gr
| Float | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-19212 | ST7S1 | Moss
| 265 gr
| Hover 1 ips | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-19213 | ST8S1 | Moss
| 315 gr
| Hover 1 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-19214 | ST9S1 | Moss
| 375 gr
| Hover 1 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-19215 | ST10S1 | Moss
| 425 gr
| Hover 1 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
|
| 6-20927 | ST7I | Gray
| 265 gr
| Intermediate 1.5 - 2 ips | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20935 | ST8I | Gray
| 315 gr
| Intermediate 1.5 - 2 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20936 | ST9I | Gray
| 375 gr
| Intermediate 1.5 - 2 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20937 | ST10I | Gray
| 425 gr
| Intermediate 1.5 - 2 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20928 | ST7S3 | Brown
| 265 gr
| Sink 3 ~ 3 - 4 ips | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20940 | ST8S3 | Brown
| 315 gr
| Sink 3 ~ 3 - 4 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20941 | ST9S3 | Brown
| 375 gr
| Sink 3 ~ 3 - 4 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20942 | ST10S3 | Brown
| 425 gr
| Sink 3 ~ 3 - 4 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20929 | ST7S6 | Black
| 265 gr
| Sink 6 ~ 6 - 7 ips | 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20945 | ST8S6 | Black
| 315 gr
| Sink 6 ~ 6 - 7 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20946 | ST9S6 | Black
| 375 gr
| Sink 6 ~ 6 - 7 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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| 6-20947 | ST10S6 | Black
| 425 gr
| Sink 6 ~ 6 - 7 ips
| 30ft / 9.1m
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