{"product_id":"rio-elite-gold","title":"RIO Elite Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Gold: The Ultimate General-Purpose Stillwater Line for Precision and Distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailored for lake anglers who demand ultimate control and delicate presentations, the Elite Gold delivers unmatched performance when targeting trout in stillwater environments. Featuring a generous 47-foot head (WF5F) and an extended back taper, this line is engineered for the unique challenges of lakes, whether you are casting from the shoreline, stripping streamers over weed beds, or executing distance casts from a boat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile heavy-power lines have their place, the standard weight and refined design of the Elite Gold shine when you need absolute stealth and accuracy in open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended 47-Foot Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maximizes your ability to carry long lengths of line outside the rod tip, letting you cover expansive water and reach cruising fish with minimal false casts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Rear Taper: \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides superior line control at a distance, allowing exceptional mending in the air (reach cast) and on the water, providing precise presentation control during slow retrieves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate 5-Foot 6-Inch Front Taper:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensures soft, subtle presentations when fish are feeding cautiously on flat water or sipping emerging insects near the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable Multipurpose Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfectly tuned for anglers who start with dry fly or emerger setups and seamlessly transition to droppers, weighted flies or light indicators as lake conditions evolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Stillwater Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-fly nymphing rigs (teams of Chironomids, scuds, or bloodworms).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting dry flies, emergers and small nymphs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing open lakes and reservoirs in light to moderate windy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to elevate your stillwater presentation with unmatched distance control and delicate accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babcock Custom Rods","offers":[{"title":"4 Weight Floating","offer_id":46959021457569,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Weight Floating","offer_id":46959021490337,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Weight Floating","offer_id":46959021523105,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Weight Floating","offer_id":46959021555873,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Weight Floating","offer_id":46959021588641,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/6997\/7219\/files\/Elite_GOLD_Box_36d86dad-f11c-48a0-9407-ce9335dc55fe.jpg?v=1788296914","url":"https:\/\/www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com\/products\/rio-elite-gold","provider":"Phil Rowley \u0026 Brian Chan's Stillwater Fly Fishing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}