RIO Elite Integrated Skagit Max Launch

The RIO Elite Integrated Skagit Max Launch is a powerful, full-floating Skagit-style shooting head engineered for ease, control, and efficiency when casting large flies and heavy sink tips.

This line is built with a short, powerful head and a commanding front taper, which work together to deeply load your rod, producing long, effortless casts. The taper forms smooth, stable loops and ensures consistent turnover of bulky flies and heavy tips with ease.

A key feature is the integrated design: the Skagit head seamlessly transitions into an attached running line. This negates the common frustration of having loop-to-loop joins running through your rod guides, resulting in a cleaner, more efficient casting stroke. An extended rear taper further improves flight stability and smooths out the energy transfer, giving you better control throughout the cast.

The integrated running line is RIO’s acclaimed Elite Metered Shooting Line, which changes colour every 10 feet. This valuable feature allows you to improve distance control and judging your cast, ensuring you maintain consistent performance across sessions.

Built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus, the line provides enhanced sensitivity for detecting subtle takes and setting hooks with confidence.

To guarantee exceptional shoot-ability and long-lasting performance, the entire line is coated with SlickCast, the slickest, most durable coating on the market.

The Elite Skagit Max Launch is highly versatile, designed to pair perfectly with RIO’s Classic, MDC, MOW, and Level T Tips. Its short, easy-loading head is the perfect choice for fishing in windy conditions and when casting while tight to obstructions behind you.

Simplify your Spey casting and gain ultimate distance. Get the RIO Elite Integrated Skagit Max Launch and achieve effortless turnover today.

Available in a range of line weights (see drop down menu)

Key features:
Seamlessly connects the Skagit head and running line to eliminate loop-to-loop joins through the guides.
Short, powerful body and commanding front taper deeply load the rod for long casts and consistent turnover of large flies.
RIO's ultra-slick, durable SlickCast coating ensures superior shooting ability and longevity.
The ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus provides enhanced sensitivity and control when setting the hook and playing fish.
The running line changes colour every 10 feet to improve distance control and consistency.
Includes Easy ID and loops on both ends for fast rigging.