“I purchased both the RIO Gold 4wt and 5wt fly lines from Tom’s Outdoors, and they have completely exceeded my expectations. These are, without question, two of the best all-round trout lines I’ve ever used. The taper loads the rod beautifully, making it effortless to generate tight, controlled loops while delivering exceptional casting distance. Even on longer casts, the line remains incredibly stable in flight, tracking true with outstanding accuracy and giving me the confidence to place flies exactly where they need to be.
The 4wt is an absolute joy on lighter outfits, providing delicate presentations without sacrificing power when you need to reach out. The 5wt has become my go-to line for chasing hopper-munching monster brown trout from a Toms drift boats. It turns over larger dry flies with ease, shoots through the guides effortlessly, and delivers long, accurate casts time after time. Whether casting into the wind or laying a fly tight against grassy banks, it performs flawlessly.
The advice and service from the team at Tom’s Outdoors made choosing the right lines easy, and they absolutely delivered. RIO has nailed the balance between smooth loading, distance, stability and presentation.
Get your RIO Gold from Tom’s Outdoors, then get yourself into a drift boat session with Toms chasing big browns—you’ll quickly understand why this line is so highly regarded.”
