Rio Classic Sink Tip 15ft #9+

Rio Classic Sink Tip 15ft #9+ - an interchangeable tip for shooting heads, designed for casting with two-handed rods and presenting traditional salmon and sea trout flies; the 15 ft (4.57 m) tip in size #9+ has a total weight of 8.10 g (125 gr), which provides a clear feel and balanced turnover power.

The gently tapered front section ensures that the fly turns over and lands on the water with control. The SlickCast coating reduces friction and improves abrasion resistance, which extends the service life and helps the line perform smoothly. Both ends have welded loops, which make tip changes fast and connections neat. Easy identification is provided by the Easy ID marking and a color-coded rear sleeve.

The range includes floating, intermediate and sinking options (Sink 3, Sink 5 and Sink 7), so you can match the tip to the needs of your shooting head and fly. For 2026, the intermediate tips are now completely clear, which gives a cleaner look and allows a less visible presentation. The color-coded rear sleeves are quick to identify: #5/6 white, #7/8 blue, #9+ grey and Power yellow.

The tip length is 15 ft (4.57 m), a versatile length for two-handed rods. The gentle taper of the tips provides smooth energy transfer during the cast and helps turn over conventional salmon and sea trout flies steadily. The tips are designed to pair well with VersiTip-style shooting heads, and they work particularly well on two-handed rods of 3.96 m (13 ft) and longer.

Rio Classic Sink Tip 15ft #9+ - Features:

• Length: 4.57 m (15 ft)
• Weight (this size): 8.10 g (125 gr)
• Size: #9+
• Type: interchangeable tip for shooting heads (VersiTip compatible)
• Taper: gentle front taper for controlled presentation and turnover
• Coating: SlickCast
• Loops: welded loops front and rear
• Identification: Easy ID marking and color-coded rear sleeve
• Colors (rear sleeve): #5/6 white, #7/8 blue, #9+ grey, Power yellow
• Floating/sinking options: floating, intermediate (clear), Sink 3, Sink 5 and Sink 7 (not in size #5/6)
• Intermediate 2026: intermediate tips now completely clear
• Recommended rod length: two-handed rods 3.96 m (13 ft) and longer
• Sizes and weights: #5/6 6.16 g (95 gr), #7/8 7.13 g (110 gr), #9+ 8.10 g (125 gr), Power 9.72 g (150 gr)
• Tip length in the range: 4.57 m (15 ft) in all options

Summary: this interchangeable tip offers balanced turnover power, clear identification and fast tip changes thanks to the welded loops. The wide range of floating and sinking options and the SlickCast coating make it a reliable choice when you want to match the performance of your shooting head to your flies and your casting style.

Recommended use: suitable for two-handed fly fishing with a shooting head when you want to change the floating or sinking properties of the tip according to the fly and your casting style.

Product text updated 8.10.2026.