RIO Premier Outbound Short Fly Line

The RIO Premier Outbound Short Fly Line is an exceptionally powerful, easy-casting line built for one purpose: delivering big flies and achieving maximum distance with effortless performance. This line is designed to be a highly versatile tool for both the freshwater and saltwater angler, offering a full range of densities and a front-loaded taper that will transform your casting.

The Outbound Short features a short, aggressive front taper and a powerful head design that loads your rod deeply and quickly. This front-loaded design effortlessly carries large and weighted streamers, ensuring you can cast the biggest of flies with ease and get the distances you need.

Unprecedented Versatility with 6 Densities: The Outbound Short is a highly versatile line series, with a full range of densities to cover every fishing situation.

Full Floating (F): The ideal option for topwater action.

Floating/Hover/Intermediate (F/H/I): For fishing 2-3 feet deep with a slow, controlled sink.

Full Intermediate (I): A full intermediate sinking line with a clear tip, perfect for fishing 3-5 feet deep.

Intermediate/Sinking (I/S3/S5): An intermediate running line with a faster sinking head for fishing 4-8 feet deep.

Fast Sinking (I/S5/S7): For getting your fly down quickly and fishing 6-12 feet deep.

Full Sinking "Dredger" (S7): A full, extra-fast sinking line for maximum depth.

The entire Outbound Short series is built with SlickCast, RIO’s exceptionally slick, durable coating. This technology produces the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line, ensuring your line shoots through the guides with minimal effort, resulting in ultra-slick performance and long-lasting durability.

The line features Front and Back Welded Loops, providing a fast and secure connection for rigging. The range of multi-density options allows for precise depth control, making the Outbound Short a versatile, go-to line for everything from bass and pike in freshwater to stripers and tuna in saltwater.

The RIO Premier Outbound Short Fly Line is available in a range of sink rates and line sizes for you to choose from in our drop down menu.

Key features:
Front-Loaded Taper
6 Density Options
SlickCast Coating
Multi Density Control
Welded Loops Front/Back