Rio MainStream Fly Lines: Review

If there's one limiting factor that inhibits more people from getting into fly fishing it's sticker shock.

With $1,000 fly rods, $800 waders, to $130 fly lines, it's completely understandable why people often walk out of a fly shop without spending a dime.

Especially when the salesperson behind counter is pushing only those products.

Most fly fishing manufacturers and retailers have realized that selling only expensive equipment isn't exactly the best business strategy for getting new anglers into the sport.

RIO Products, producers of some of the best fly lines on the market, recognized this and came out with the MainStream series of fly lines for anglers looking to get a quality fly line without breaking the bank.

MainStream fly lines are offered in floating, sink tip, and full sinking to cover any situation you might encounter on rivers or lakes. The heads of these lines are shorter and heavier than a standard fly line making it easier to load and cast for anglers of all skill levels.

MainStream fly lines also feature a supple core and slick coldwater coating, making it the perfect line for those of you who don't stop fishing once the snow starts to fly.

At $39.99 you're getting a quality fly line at a third of the cost of the "premium" lines on the market, and you'll still have enough money to cover gas on your next fishing adventure.

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