RIO Elite Scandi Launch Kit - Green

This kit is specifically designed for Spey casting techniques, typically used for anadromous fish like salmon and steelhead in rivers.

The kit includes RIO's Elite Scandi Launch head, an Elite Metered Shooting Line, three 10ft Spey Versi Leaders (I, S4, and S6 sink rates), and a storage wallet.

Yes, this kit is designed to be used with a two-handed Spey rod. The head is weighted to load and cast effectively with such rods.

Use the clear intermediate leader for typical conditions. The S4 (Slow Sink 4) is for slightly deeper or faster water, and the S6 (Slow Sink 6) is for deeper, slower pools or when fishing deeper presentation is required.

No, the kit includes both the shooting head and the shooting line. You will need to connect them, typically via a loop-to-loop connection.

While it's possible to attach the head to a single-hand line, the kit is optimized and designed for the mechanics of two-handed Spey casting, not single-hand casting.

The 'Metered' aspect means the shooting line has visible markings at intervals, allowing anglers to gauge casting distance and line management more precisely.

Ensure the shooting line is running freely through your guides. Check that the head-to-shooting line connection is smooth. Consider a slightly heavier rod if consistently under-loading.

Ensure proper leader connection and fly size. Avoid over-manipulating the line during the casting stroke. Check that the shooting line is not snagged.

Use strong, proven fishing knots suitable for monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders. Ensure knots are snug but not overly tightened, which can weaken the material.