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The U.K'S Best Scandi Line Has Now Been Upgraded With SLICKCAST!
The RIO Elite Scandi OutBound is a series of integrated Scandi style shooting heads, with the shooting head seamlessly attached to the appropriately sized shooting line – negating the frustration of loop-to-loop joins running through the rod rings, as with usual shooting head systems.
The Scandi head design is incredibly easy to cast and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently, tapered to deliver tight loops that unroll effortlessly, and with a weight distribution that will turn over flies with precision and ease.
Available in two densities, Floating and Hover, the integrated RIO Elite Scandi OutBound covers the needs of most salmon and sea trout anglers. The floating line excels in summer conditions and lower water and provides perfect presentation of small to medium flies. The hover version sinks very slowly and comes into its own on windy days, in cooler temperatures, and when fishing in higher or heavier flows. It offers added control without sacrificing castability when just a tiny bit more depth is needed.
This series is available with two different head length options. In addition to the standard Elite Integrated Scandi Outbound, there is the Elite Integrated Scandi Outbound Short. These lines have a shorter head length, making them a perfect match for anglers using switch rods or double-handed rods under 13 feet in length. The line features a refined taper that makes it easy to handle in tight spaces while still delivering the same smooth load and tight-loop control needed to fish effectively on smaller rivers and when close to obstructions behind.
For 2026, the UK’s best-selling Salmon line has been upgraded with two new features. The first is that the shooting line is now RIO’s acclaimed Elite Metered Shooting Line, a shooting line that changes colour every 10 feet to improve distance control and judgement, and maintain consistent casting performance across sessions.
These lines are not designed to have sink tips added to, but work exceptionally well with floating, intermediate, and sinking VersiLeaders on the front end - when extra depth is required.
All models in the Elite Integrated Scandi OutBound range are built with SlickCast, the slickest and most durable coating ever measured on a fly line, and ConnectCore Plus, RIO’s low-stretch core that offers exceptional sensitivity, improved hook setting, and enhanced line control. Together, they give these lines the edge in both feel and durability, making them a highly reliable choice across a wide range of conditions.
Scandi head - Integrated shooting line **Use with RIO Versileaders for increased depth control and presentation (Available separately)**
RIO Medium Versileader – Scandi line rated #8 and below
RIO Heavy Versileader – Scandi line rated #9 and above
Only available in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.
This all-new RIO Elite Scandi OutBound brings together the UK’s No 1 floating Scandi Line and RIO’s groundbreaking SlickCast technology! This perfect combination will take your Scandi style casting to a whole new level. Providing you with the slickest, fastest and most durable Scandi line on the market today.
INCREASED RANGE
The addition of RIOs Slickcast technology to the new Elite Scandi Outbound also offers big advantages over the old version. A slicker shooting line has less friction, so shoots through the rod guides easily, increasing range. It’s also easier to handle when retrieving flies, bringing the head back between casts or mending and steering during the swing. Slickcast has the lowest friction available on any fly line on the market today.
INCREASED DURABILITY
If the increased range wasn’t enough, Slickcast’s durability stands unrivaled, with a proven coating that is 140% tougher than the next best technology. This is incredibly advantageous as the shooting line section of any system will take some real punishment over the course of a busy season: hard stops; constant stripping; snags, and hopefully being pulled by big fish will all really take their toll on fly lines. Lab tests have proven that Slickcast coated lines will last 90,000 more cycles than RIO’s closest competitor.
INCREASED SENSITIVITY
Finally, the Elite Oubound is built on RIO’s ConnectCore Plus. This low-stretch core improves line control and increases sensitivity, allowing you to detect even the slightest of takes. This heightened sensitivity enables quicker reactions for effective hook sets, especially when dealing with subtle takes or when fishing at distance.
Scandi Line Taper Design
The rear weight distribution and long front taper allow energy to transfer through the line and unroll it effortlessly. The long forward taper makes it a good choice when the delicate presentation of smaller flies on long leaders. However, the line will also easily turn over and deliver the fastest sinking RIO Versileaders, providing versatility to cover a range of water conditions and different fishing techniques.
Because of the short belly, it rapidly loads up the rod and excels in confined spaces when back casting room is limited. It has proven itself to me countless times over the years, and the AFS taper works well with many different rod actions, casting styles, and abilities. The line excels with stealthy aerial anchor casts like the single Spey and is equally well-suited to sustained anchor casts, such as Snap-Ts with fast sinking Versileaders.
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SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED SCANDI LINE
The seamless integration between the head and shooting line offers two main advantages. Firstly, you can smoothly retrieve the head through the rod guides without the clatter caused by joins. This is particularly useful when a fast and/or prolonged retrieve is necessary when stripping a Sunray, for example. The second big advantage is in casting. Integrating the AFS head into the shooting line allows for a slightly longer rear taper, giving increased stability in flight. The result is a line that consistently keeps its shape in the air with a minimum amount of range-reducing drag.
To summarize, the technology added has significantly improved the No 1 Scandi Line in Britain, I can’t recommend it enough. A floating line that has served me and so many anglers well over the years has just become even better.
JIM FEARN Guide Flyfishing
SCANDI LINE PRESENTATION -
The addition of the NEW RIO VERSILEADERS further enhances the presentation and performance of the Outbound. As well as providing essential taper to the front end of the line system, Versileaders provide more depth control options. They also have an improved taper and are much easier to cast than the previous versions. They are also now available in a NEW clear floating option through Sink 6 densities. To fine-tune your line further and suit your particular set-up, they are available in two different sizes, Medium and Heavy; Medium leaders for Scandi lines of #8 and below and Heavy for #9 and above. You can find more information here.
OPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS
ELITE SCANDI OUTBOUND FLOATING
SIZE . .HEAD WEIGHT . .HEAD LENGTH. .TOTAL LENGTH. . COLOUR
7/8wt . . .460gr/30g . . 37ft/11.2m . .110ft/33.5m . . Dark Green/Orange/Straw
8/9wt . . .520gr/34g . . 39ft/11.9m . .115ft/35.0m . . Dark Green/Orange/Straw
9/10wt . . 580gr/38g . . 40ft/12.2m . .120ft/36.6m . . Dark Green/Orange/Straw
10/11wt . .640gr/42g . . 41ft/12.5m . .120ft/36.6m . . Dark Green/Orange/Straw
ELITE SCANDI OUTBOUND HOVER
SIZE . .HEAD WEIGHT . .HEAD LENGTH. .TOTAL LENGTH. . COLOUR
7/8wt . . .460gr/30g . . 37ft/11.2m . .110ft/33.5m . . Olive/Orange/Straw
8/9wt . . .520gr/34g . . 39ft/11.9m . .115ft/35.0m . . Olive/Orange/Straw
9/10wt . . 580gr/38g . . 40ft/12.2m . .120ft/36.6m . . Olive/Orange/Straw
10/11wt . .640gr/42g . . 41ft/12.5m . .120ft/36.6m . . Olive/Orange/Straw
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