Rio Elite Gold Max

REAR LOADED / FULL SIZE HEAVY HEAVYWEIGHT POWER Primary: Heavy Indicator / Big Dry Secondary: Streamer / Dry Dropper / Light Indicator At a full line-size heavy, GOLD MAX is RIO’s most powerful all-around taper for delivering plus-size rigs that get bites in fisheries not centered around long leaders and tiny drys. With the shortest head length in the GOLD class, MAX is purpose-built for smoothly loading weightier, unwieldy payloads. The short head carries more weight toward the back of the body so anglers can turn over heavier rigs more efficiently, while the shorter front taper combined with tapered body roll-casts bulkier rigs with ease, mends effortlessly at distance and delivers large drys with finesse. For powerful versatility, GOLD MAX lets you cast more weight under control, while also allowing for presentations decidedly cleaner than overly front-loaded line configurations. Choose GOLD MAX for Maximum Power + Effortless Performance. Compact and powerful, the short head and full-size heavy weight carries heavier flies and rigs with ease Short rear taper for easier shooting on longer distance casts Rear-loaded body turns over heavier rigs more smoothly than aggressive, front-loaded designs and makes for easy roll casting and mending of the entire head Short front taper for more powerful turnover of heavier flies and indicator rigs Line Size 30ft Head Weight Total Head Weight Head Length Total Length 4wt 140gr (9.1gm) 175gr (11.3gm) 36ft (11.0m) 90ft (27.4m) 5wt 160gr (10.4gm) 205gr (13.3gm) 37ft (11.3m) 90ft (27.4m) 6wt 185gr (12.0gm) 240gr (15.6gm) 38ft (11.6m) 90ft (27.4m) 7wt 210gr (13.6gm) 280gr (18.1gm) 39ft (11.9m) 100ft (30.5m) 8wt 240gr (15.6gm) 330gr (21.4gm) 40ft (12.2m) 100ft (30.5m) 9wt 280gr (18.1gm) 390gr (25.3gm) 41ft (12.5m) 100ft (30.5m)