Rio Trout LT

[hardytim]

Has anyone used a Rio Trout LT (WF or DT) in the past? If so, I would appreciate your thoughts.


Thoughts of the 2019 season are beginning to awaken, and I need to buy a new line for small stream stuff.

I’ve used Barrio Smallstream lines for the last two years, and whilst they load very quickly I find them a bit front end heavy (prob not helped by my casting) and I would like to offer a more refined approach.


Thanks in advance

[terry]

Not tried the Rio but really like the Bario GT90. Feels light on my 4 weight and has a delicate front taper. Great colour to.

[mojo]

I used the Rio LT (WF4) for a couple years, it does what it says on the tin, only problem I had with it was turning over 18' leader at shorter distances, switched to Rio Single Hand Spey, turned the leader over all right but a bit clunky on small streams, now use Snowbee Thistledown 2/5 weight which works very well.

[johnesmithson]

I use a Snowbee Delicate Presentation#4 on a 3wt 8ft rod. It's got a long front taper, colour is muted olive green, loads well at short range and turns over nicely, especially with a furled leader. When it gets too breezy on the Moor I swap to a 5wt set-up with a Snowbee XS WF. Good luck with whatever you choose. Not too many months to go now..!

[halfstoned]

Merry Christmas Tim

Strange I've also been looking at the Rio lt, trying to convince myself that if I buy the double taper it makes the price more acceptable to the OH!!
I really like the Bario small stream but find they don't last more than a couple of seasons even with regular cleaning.
Another option might be the new Rio creek line?
Happy new year to all,

[hardytim]

Thanks for all the feedback chaps. As a result I'm highly tempted to buy two lines to give me options (and comparison).

I've used Snowbee Thistledown and liked it , but (as ever) like to try something new.