Rio Elite Scandi Outbound Hover

RIO Elite Scandi OutBound is an integrated Scandi style shooting head designed for salmon and sea trout anglers who want effortless casting, clean line flow and precise fly presentation at distance. The shooting head is seamlessly joined to the correctly sized shooting line, so you avoid the annoying loop‑to‑loop connections that can catch in your rod rings and disturb the cast just as it matters most.

The refined Scandi head design loads your double‑handed Spey rod quickly and efficiently, making it very easy to get into the right casting rhythm. Its balanced taper produces tight, stable loops that unroll cleanly and turn over flies with accuracy, whether you are fishing light summer patterns or slightly heavier tubes. This makes the line an excellent choice for anglers who want both distance and delicate presentation in typical European salmon and sea trout rivers.

The RIO Elite Scandi OutBound comes in two key densities: Floating and Hover. The floating version is perfect for summer fishing, lower water levels and situations where you want your fly to fish high with the most delicate presentation of small to medium flies. The hover version sinks very slowly and is ideal on windy days, in cooler conditions and when the river is running a little higher or heavier. It gives you more control and that extra touch of depth without losing the easy‑casting Scandi feel.

To suit different rod styles and river sizes, this series is offered in two head lengths. The standard Elite Integrated Scandi OutBound is tailored for full‑length salmon rods, while the Elite Integrated Scandi OutBound Short is designed specifically for switch rods and double‑handed rods under 13 feet. The shorter head is easy to manage in tight spots, behind trees or high banks, and still delivers a smooth load and tight‑loop control on smaller rivers where back‑cast room is limited.

For 2026, this UK best‑selling salmon line has been updated with two important features. Firstly, the integrated shooting line is now RIO’s Elite Metered Shooting Line, which changes colour every 10 feet to make distance judgement and line control much easier. This helps you repeat effective casting lengths session after session. Secondly, there is now an alternative high‑viz yellow version of the head for anglers, instructors and photographers who like to see the loops clearly as they unroll across the river.

These lines are not intended for use with added sink tips, but they pair extremely well with RIO VersiLeaders. Use RIO Medium VersiLeader with Scandi lines rated #8 and below, and RIO Heavy VersiLeader with Scandi lines rated #9 and above to fine‑tune depth and presentation when needed.

Every RIO Elite Scandi OutBound is built on ConnectCore Plus, RIO’s low‑stretch core that improves sensitivity, bite detection, hook‑setting power and overall line control when mending and steering the swing. The coating is RIO’s SlickCast, measured as one of the slickest and most durable fly line coatings available, giving you longer casts, quieter line‑shooting through the guides and excellent longevity even with hard use in demanding river conditions.

If you are looking for an integrated Scandi shooting head that covers most salmon and sea trout situations in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, the RIO Elite Scandi OutBound offers a well‑thought‑out combination of castability, control and durability that suits modern Spey anglers perfectly.

• Integrated Scandi shooting head with built‑in shooting line for smooth, tangle‑free casting
• Very easy to cast and quickly loads Spey, switch and double‑handed rods
• Two head length options for full‑length salmon rods and rods under 13 ft
• Floating and hover densities to cover summer, windier days and higher flows
• Elite Metered Shooting Line with 10 ft colour changes for precise distance control
• Optional high‑viz yellow head version for maximum loop visibility
• Optimised to fish with RIO VersiLeaders for flexible depth and presentation
• Low‑stretch ConnectCore Plus for sensitivity and solid hook‑sets
• SlickCast coating for exceptional shooting performance and durability
• Developed for salmon and sea trout fishing in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia