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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: noobfisher on June 14, 2011, 05:42:33 AM

Title: Rio versatip
Post by: noobfisher on June 14, 2011, 05:42:33 AM

Anyone recommend this line? Although it's more expensive is it better than carrying different lines and spools since this package has floating tips and sinking tips?  Or is it overkill for pinks and local lower mainland fly fishing?

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: k.c. on June 14, 2011, 06:23:37 AM

I got it don't like it.If you decide to go with it i will sell it to you.

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: noobfisher on June 14, 2011, 06:25:12 AM

Thanks, what do you not like about it?

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: k.c. on June 14, 2011, 07:34:42 AM

I don't like the welded loops.

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 14, 2011, 10:39:41 AM

I have it and love it.

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: noobfisher on June 14, 2011, 08:24:34 PM

does you ever feel the need to change the line or do all the tips fit all the situations you encounter?

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: HOOK on June 14, 2011, 10:13:42 PM

I had it with my salmon setup and loved it. best tool for river fishing when targetting salmon/steelhead. I used every tip,yes even the dry line one  ;D

the welded loops will hinge on your rod guides sometimes, you learn little things to do to avoid this, i never lost a fish because of it though

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: Riverman on June 15, 2011, 06:16:08 AM

 I have it in 8wt and 7wt, like it.Find it convenient more than anything else.Way cheaper than carrying six different reels with full set-ups to accomplish the same thing.I still prefer my individual Cortland lines for feel and performance.Like most things there are trade-offs.

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: fishgutz63 on June 16, 2011, 07:05:18 PM

i think its worth the money and very convenient you wont regret it 8)

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: noobfisher on June 16, 2011, 09:47:24 PM

So basically it's a floating line ... with different tips that you can change out .... just with a knot?  I like the idea of not having to buy extra spools and having multiple types of lines.

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 16, 2011, 11:46:00 PM

Floating line with a loop

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: 2fly on July 05, 2011, 09:48:31 PM

I dont think you can catch salmon without it  ;D,I even throw in a length of t14 sometimes should you need to dredge the depths.The only single use line I use is the ghost tip 15',Cort.If you move around the river buy a Multi tip.

Title: Re: Rio versatip
Post by: mcallagan on July 12, 2011, 11:25:45 AM

 :)  I have one for my 8wt rod and reel.

This will be my 3rd season using it. I love it!

I've caught springs, chum, and pinks with it. Unfortunately haven't hooked into a coho yet but I'm trying.

Easy to swap out tips for different run conditions in different parts of the rivers.