{"product_id":"rio-ambassador-series-phil-rowley-lake-line-aqualux","title":"RIO Ambassador Series Phil Rowley Lake Line AquaLux","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRIO Phil Rowley AquaLux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stillwater-specific intermediate sinking line built for anglers who like to fish long leaders—and don't want their line-to-leader connection getting in the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on RIO's proven AquaLux taper and developed with stillwater specialist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhil Rowley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this version adds an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated tippet ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the front of the fly line. That small change makes a big difference when you're fishing the long leaders commonly used for chironomids, leeches, and other stillwater presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clear intermediate head sinks at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–2 inches per second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent choice for working the upper portion of the water column without immediately dropping your fly into the depths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Long-Leader Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've ever tried to bring a long stillwater leader through a traditional loop-to-loop connection, you already know the frustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe integrated tippet ring eliminates that bulky connection and gives you a much cleaner leader-to-line junction. It slides through the rod guides smoothly, including when you're bringing a long leader inside the guides to land a fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a small detail until you're sitting in the boat with fish around you and realize you need a different line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing the First Few Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AquaLux is designed to fish in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst 2–6 feet of the water column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly useful when trout are cruising or feeding relatively close to the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a great line for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003echironomids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleeches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall to medium streamers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edamsel and dragonfly patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esearching patterns in the upper water column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clear head also provides a stealthy presentation when you're fishing clear water and spooky fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe short, 30-foot head is another advantage. It loads the rod quickly, requires fewer false casts, and makes it easier to get the line out when you're working from a boat or float tube. RIO pairs it with a slick translucent-green running line to help maximize distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Stillwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't a general-purpose intermediate line that happens to work on lakes. The AquaLux was designed with stillwater anglers in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Saskatchewan anglers, that makes a lot of sense. There are plenty of days when the fish aren't on the bottom, but a floating line isn't getting your fly deep enough. 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