Primary: Heavy Indicator/Big Dry Secondary: Streamer/Dry Dropper/Light Indicator
At a full line-size heavy, the GOLD MAX is RIO's most powerful all-around taper — built for anglers throwing big rigs in water where long leaders and tiny dries aren't the game. With the shortest head in the GOLD lineup, MAX loads weightier setups smoothly and efficiently. The rear-loaded body puts mass where it counts, making roll casting and mending effortless at distance, while the short front taper drives bulky flies and heavy indicator rigs through the air with authority. And when the situation calls for it, MAX still delivers large dries with surprising finesse — cleaner than you'd expect from a line this powerful.
Cast more weight. Stay in control. Fish more water.
Short head and full-size heavy weight loads heavy rigs quickly and carries them with ease
Short rear taper improves shooting on longer casts
Rear-loaded body rolls and mends the full head more smoothly than aggressive front-loaded designs
Short front taper drives bulky flies and heavy indicator rigs with authority
