For me the new InTouch VersiTip is a clear update compared to some other line upgrades. ![]() The line is of course more expensive than the old one. So is it worth to spent the extra money for the new InTouch VersiTip. BUT I assess them as much less comfortable to cast while the VersiTip, no matter old or new, casts like a normal fly line. Shooting heads are the only fly lines that can compete and they are even more modular and tuneable. I really don’t know any manufacturers that offers a fly line with a concept of interchangeable sink tips. It suits better to mid-flex fly rods.Īre there any alternatives?. Not always but overall this is a great feature. Tippets also break more easily except you fish heavier leaders like I do for pikes. Bonus question! Do you loose more fish with it? Yes! Because it does not stretch anymore. Does it increases your hook ups? Yes that is partially true and proven on longer distances. Does it load the rod quicker? Not really! Why should it? Does it increases you accuracy? Slightly if you strongly believe in it. The technology itself is not a game changer and it won’t make you a better fisherman. The InTouch technology itself is a nice new feature that increases accuracy, line speed and hook ups. It is not a clear coating anymore but that doesn’t matter. The old intermediate sink tip was terrible to fish in really cold environments. That’s a bigger benefit than the InTouch technology. What’s new with the new version of the VersiTip? New is not only the low stretch core but there is also a brand new intermediate sink tip which is now made from a different coating that is cold water supple. ![]() This brings me to the first mentioned question I want to answer. It was just a matter of time until also the old non-InTouch VersiTip got this upgrade. That’s not rocket science but rather more a fly line technology with an ultra low stretch core. RIO is constantly releasing new fly lines with its new technology called InTouch. I reviewed the VersiTip II already almost 2 years ago and some things have changed. The 180 Euro question is… is it better than the old one? What is new and is it worth to go for it? Are there any considerable alternatives from other manufacturers. The 2016 released RIO InTouch VersiTip II. ![]() The intermediate section is a translucent blue.There is a new RIO VersiTip II from RIO Products out on the market. "Heavy" InTouch iMOW tips feature T14 for the fast sinking section (which sinks at 9" per second) and are ideal for Skagit heads between 575 and 675 grains.The intermediate section is a translucent green. "Medium" InTouch iMOW tips feature T11 for the fast sinking section (which sinks at 8" per second) and are ideal for Skagit heads between 475 and 575 grains.The intermediate section is a translucent white. "Light" InTouch iMOW tips feature T8 for the fast sinking section (which sinks at 7" per second) and are ideal for Skagit heads up to 475 grains.Welded Loops front and rear for easy rigging.ConnectCore - RIO's ultra-low stretch core (maximum 6%) used in coldwater fly lines that provides incredibly sensitivity and control when casting and fishing.Intermediate rear section attached to fast sinking tip for perfect depth control.Powerful Sink Tips for Skagit heads and for casting the largest of flies.DescriptionPowerful, Sink Tips Designed For Big Flies With An Intermediate Rear Section.
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