RIO Elite Predator Fly Line: Engineered for Big Flies and Aggressive Presentations

When the fish demand a big meal, the RIO Predator Fly Line delivers the casting power you need. Whether you're targeting trout, bass, pike, musky, or other species that require large or heavy flies, this line is purpose-built to handle the job with ease.

Designed with a short, powerful front taper and a weight-forward profile, the Predator excels at turning over bulky flies and cutting through wind. It’s built on RIO’s low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for enhanced sensitivity, superior hook sets, and ultimate line control. The ultra-slick SlickCast coating ensures smooth, long-lasting performance, while the SureFire tricolored measuring system provides improved casting accuracy and distance tracking.

Features:

Short, Powerful Front Taper for casting large and heavy flies

ConnectCore Plus for low-stretch, high-performance feel and control

SlickCast coating for unmatched slickness and durability

SureFire Tricolored Measuring System for enhanced distance control and accuracy

Versatile Density Options:

The RIO Predator line comes in four different density configurations to cover a wide range of fishing scenarios—from surface to deep water:

Full Floating (F) — Ideal for topwater action and surface presentations

Floating / Hover / Intermediate (F/H/I) — Designed to fish the top 2-3 feet of the water column

Floating / Intermediate / Sink 3 (F/I/S3) — Perfect for targeting fish in mid-water depths

Floating / Sink 5 / Sink 7 (F/S5/S7) — Engineered to reach deep-holding fish quickly and efficiently

Primary Use: Heavy Streamers / Freshwater
Secondary Use: Bass / Large Flies

Whether you're pounding the banks with meaty streamers or probing deep channels for toothy predators, the RIO Predator Fly Line gives you the power, control, and versatility to fish big flies with confidence.