RIO Elite Permit Fly Line

The RIO Elite Permit Fly Line is the definitive tool for conquering one of fly fishing's greatest challenges. This line is widely regarded as the very best permit line on the market, meticulously engineered with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance to give you the ultimate advantage when facing the notoriously wary permit. Every aspect of its design is a testament to its purpose: delivering a soft, precise presentation that won't spook a fish of a lifetime.

The Elite Permit line features a specialized taper that loads quickly at close range, yet has a long back taper for fast, 2nd shot casts—a critical feature for pursuing permit. The front taper and weight distribution are specifically designed to give soft presentations, allowing you to gently lay down typical crab patterns without a splash that would send a wary permit running.

Built on RIO’s revolutionary low-memory DirectCore, this line offers superior sensitivity, allowing you to feel the slightest take. This low-stretch core is the key to delivering hard, solid strip sets that are essential for securing the hook in the tough jaw of a permit. The core is easy to straighten and lies perfectly straight on the water, retaining the stiffness needed to cast in hot conditions.

This line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market. This exceptionally slick finish produces the least amount of friction ever measured, ensuring your line shoots through the guides with minimal effort. This results in incredibly long casts and effortless shootability, which is vital for reaching distant fish.

The line features RIO’s SureFire tricolored measuring system that makes it easy to gauge distances with a quick glance. This visual tool helps you make more accurate and consistent casts, which is the difference between success and failure when you're casting to a fish with a tiny strike zone.

The RIO Elite Permit Fly Line is available in a range of sizes for you to choose from in our drop down menu and comes in a Dark Sand/Camo/Light Sand colouration.

Key features:
Slickcast coating
EasyID line marking
Front and back welded loop
Directcore technology
SureFire line marking system