Rio Nymph Line

[Ausable]

Seems like everybody on this board and many guides I know swear by this line and am wondering what makes it so great? Taper, coating, etc

[alanb_ct]

This line possesses a long list of virtues: slick coating, high floating, aggressive taper, Hi-Viz orange tip, welded loop, good durability. The best indicator nymphing line out there. Smallest one available is a WF4.

[Dave]

I really like this line too. In comparison to other lines, I find that I can cast most accurately with a lot of weight.

[BLACKGHOST1]

I have to agree with alanb_ct. Before I bought the Rio Nymph Line earlier this year, I was using a regular WF F line and I had trouble roll casting the whole rig (indicator, weight and nymphs). With the Rio Nymph Line I have no problem at all with roll casting and having everything turn over properly.

[FLYDAD]

A couple weeks ago I purchased A new rio nympth line to replace my old one that was getting ragged. The new line has a longer head than the old one. The trouble that I am having with it is that it doesnt seem to flow through the eyes of the rod for some reasson. When I am indi fishing and trying to feed line it just seams like i realy have to strugle to get the line to feed out I never had that prolblem with the old line. Has any one else had this prolblem?

Dave

[alanb_ct]

Yes I have had issues like this.

First check to make sure the welded loop is intact. Sometimes it comes apart, leaving a little tag that gets hung up. Return the line if you want, or put a drop of zap-a-gap on the little tag that sticks out.

Second, do not use a loop-to-loop connection with your leader butt section. I have found that the thick mono loop on the leader causes the "hanging in the rod guides" problem the worst. I am now clinch knotting my leader butt section to the welded loop. The knot makes a little mark in the orange coating, but the line goes through the guides a lot better. If you use tapered leaders, you might have to cut the top foot or so from the butt section, as they are quite thick.

Hope this helps you.

[FLYDAD]

Thanks Alan but the prolblem for me is the main line itself it just doesnt seem to be slippery enough it just doesnt seem to flow through the guides like it should.

[LorenWilliams]

alan, just cut the loop off. Nail knot a short section of stout mono or Maxima and tie a very small perfection loop in it the clinch knot to it. I think you will be pleased.

You can also do what Davy does for an even smaller connection

[SherpaB]

so you guys are clinch knotting to a perfection looP? never thought of that...loop to loop has always worked well for me : and Loren whats Davy's connection method you mentioned??

[LorenWilliams]

Yep--clinching to a small perfection is a very small connection. T loop will go straight. Davy (and he can clean up any mis-states) I think ties an overhand knot in his but section and then uses a Davy knot to tie his leader around the butt above the OH knot.