After picking the experts minds i ended up with the intouch sink tip wf5f s3.
Rio in touch sinking line review.
Rio divides its lines into 4 series which are differentiated by technology and price points.
Mainstream avid premier intouch.
Speaking of just that my 6 weight tester was the fast sinking version which is designed with f i s3 s5 sections that s floating intermediate sink 3 and sink 5.
Each line has a 15ft long sinking tip attached to a unique fatter body section that eliminates the kick usually associated with casting sink tip lines while the longer front tapers ensure the line does not dump on the forward cast.
The in touch system really shines in sinking lines like the rio in touch deep where sensitivity is a must because anglers have no visual back up.
In addition to the floating line anglers can also purchase an intermediate and a 30 foot sinking head line.
Just like with skis there is no one line for every day on the water.
This particular sink tip line would allow me to streamer fish both.
They made their first fly line in 1997.
The rio intouch striper line is available in line weights 8 10 at 89 95.
Rio lake series intouch sinking fly line is a super fast sinking line ideal for fishing between 12 and 30 feet depths.
Rio intouch sink tip review.
Rio products manufacturer of fly lines leaders and tippet material is pleased to bring stillwater anglers the latest in advanced sinking line technology with the new award winning in touch series.
Mainstream avid are rio s entry level lines and they have aggressive front tapers.
Rio s intouch deep 6 fly line is a fast sinking option for still water anglers who want to get their rigs down to the bottom in a hurry.
Built with rio s ultra low stretch connectcore technology.
Welded loops on the front allow anglers to quickly and easily change rigs.
Packed with innovative solutions for the stillwater angler these lines are not only easy to cast but will help anglers catch more fish.
Rio products is pleased to bring stillwater anglers the latest in advanced sinking line technology with the new award winning in touch series.
Therefore strikes are transmitted through the line and sets aren t delayed and come with the necessary power to bury the hook.
This fly line descends at a rate of six to seven inches per second which makes it the perfect line for deeper lakes and ponds.
As you can see in the first picture below courtesy of rio the combined sinking portion of the line measures about 20 feet which is not the entire length of the head.
Rio is a relative newcomer to the fly line game.
I was looking for a sinking line or sink tip that would allow the maximum versatility on the water.