{"product_id":"rio-elite-greased-line-40-plus-shd-fly-line","title":"Rio Elite Greased Line 40 Plus SHD Fly Line","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRIO Elite Greased Line 40 Plus SHD Fly Line\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating Spey Shooting Head for Traditional Wet Flies and Skaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRIO Elite Greased Line 40 Plus SHD Fly Line\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to bridge the gap between traditional Scandi heads and mid-belly length spey lines. Designed for broadside wet-fly and dry-fly swings, this full-floating shooting head gives two-handed anglers added reach, graceful turnover, and efficient line control without requiring dedicated long rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Desert Rivers and Anadromous Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for rivers like the Deschutes, Salmon, Snake, and Clearwater, the Greased Line 40 Plus shines wherever steelhead and salmon respond to classic floating-line presentations. Longer than typical Skagit or Scandi systems but still manageable on spey rods as short as 12.5 feet, it is a strong choice for anglers stepping into longer-head floating line performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth Turnover with SlickCast and DirectCore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA steep rear taper and delicate front diameter help balance easy casting power with soft, controlled presentation. Paired with monofilament leaders or Versileaders, the Greased Line 40 Plus delivers clean turnover for traditional wet flies, skaters, and floating-line swing tactics. SlickCast, DirectCore, EasyID, welded loops, and a Loading Point complete the performance package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-floating spey shooting head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridges the gap between traditional Scandi and mid-belly length lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for broadside wet-fly and dry-fly swings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for steelhead, salmon, and anadromous fisheries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for desert rivers including the Deschutes, Salmon, Snake, and Clearwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger than typical Skagit or Scandi systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable on all-around spey rods as short as 12.5 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for anglers moving into longer heads and floating spey lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-casting taper for delicate turnover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks well with traditional wet flies and skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs with monofilament leaders or Versileaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep rear taper improves casting efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate front diameter supports graceful presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlickCast technology for slick, durable performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectCore technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasyID line identification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront and back welded loops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoading Point for easier casting reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Light Green\/Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExample Taper Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/8 Spey Rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e44 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e520 gr.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTaper Section\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e0.5 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e14.5 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e12.5 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e16.5 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLine Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSink Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-18025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e43 ft. (13.1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e470 gr. (30.5 gm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Green\/Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-18026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e44 ft. (13.4 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e520 gr. (33.7 gm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Green\/Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-18027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\/9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e45 ft. (13.7 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e580 gr. (37.6 gm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Green\/Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-18028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e46 ft. 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