RIO Premier StreamerTip WF5F/S6 5wt Sink-Tip Fly Line
A specialist 5-weight streamer line designed to cast larger flies efficiently and reach deeper holding water quickly. The Premier StreamerTip combines a floating running line with a fast-sinking 6ips tip, giving effective depth while retaining good line control during the retrieve.
Its short, powerful 30ft head loads the rod quickly at close range and reduces the need for repeated false casting, making it particularly useful when fishing from boats, banks or locations with limited casting space.
Key features
• RIO Premier StreamerTip fly line
• Premier Specialty Series design
• WF5F/S6 5-weight specification
• Floating main line with fast-sinking tip
• Sink rate of approximately 6 inches per second
• Short 10ft sinking tip
• Compact 30ft head
• Aggressive front taper for larger flies
• Designed specifically for streamer fishing
• Suitable for stillwater and river use
• Particularly effective for boat fishing
• Helps cast conehead muddlers, bunny leeches and weighted patterns
• SlickCast low-friction coating
• DualTone colour changes identify line sections
• EasyID printed line identification
• Front and rear welded loops
• Fast loop-to-loop leader and backing connections
• 100ft / 30.5m total length
• 185gr / 12.0g head weight
• 25lb core strength
• Black, yellow and pale-green colour combination
Fast-sinking streamer tip
The S6 tip sinks at approximately 6 inches per second, helping streamers and weighted flies reach deeper water quickly.
The floating rear section remains on the surface, making the line easier to manage, lift and recast than a fully sinking line.
Short powerful head
The compact 30ft head is designed to load a 5-weight rod rapidly, even when only a limited amount of line is outside the rod tip.
This supports quick one-shot casts and is especially useful when targeting moving fish, casting from boats or working around banks and structure.
Aggressive front taper
The powerful front taper transfers energy efficiently into larger flies and heavier streamer rigs.
It is designed to turn over bulky patterns more easily than a conventional general-purpose floating line.
10ft sinking tip
The 10ft sinking section provides useful depth without dragging the entire line deeply beneath the surface.
This offers a practical combination of depth, control and easier recasting when fishing drop-offs, channels, deeper margins and submerged structure.
SlickCast technology
RIO SlickCast technology creates a smooth and durable coating with reduced friction through the rod guides.
This supports improved shooting performance, easier handling and longer-lasting coating performance during repeated casts and retrieves.
Welded loops
Factory-fitted welded loops at both ends allow quick connection to backing and leaders without tying knots directly into the fly line.
The front loop makes it easier to change leaders or streamer rigs while fishing.
Specifications
Brand: RIO Products
Model: Premier StreamerTip
Series: Premier Specialty Series
Line rating: WF5F/S6
Rod weight: 5wt
Main line density: Floating
Tip density: Sink 6
Sink rate: Approximately 6ips
Sinking-tip length: 10ft
Head length: 30ft / 9.1m
Head weight: 185gr / 12.0g
First 30ft weight: 185gr / 12.0g
Total length: 100ft / 30.5m
Core strength: 25lb
Colour: Black / Yellow / Pale Green
Technology: SlickCast
Features: DualTone, EasyID and front and rear welded loops
Suitable for
• Streamer fly fishing
• Stillwater trout fishing
• River streamer fishing
• Fishing from boats
• Weighted flies and larger patterns
• Conehead muddlers
• Bunny leeches
• Fast close-range casting
• Fishing deeper water and drop-offs
FAQ
What does WF5F/S6 mean?
WF5 indicates a weight-forward 5-weight line. F/S6 means the main section floats while the tip sinks at approximately 6 inches per second.
How long is the sinking tip?
The sinking section is approximately 10ft long.
How long is the complete line?
The total line length is 100ft / 30.5m.
What is the head weight?
The 30ft head weighs 185 grains / approximately 12.0g.
Is it suitable for large streamers?
Yes. The short heavy head and aggressive front taper are specifically designed to cast larger and weighted streamer patterns.
Does it have welded loops?
Yes. Factory-welded loops are fitted at both the front and rear of the line.
Is the complete line sinking?
No. The main running line floats while the 10ft front tip sinks at approximately 6ips.
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