Rio gold, is it suppose to look like this new

Dak1138 · #1 03-15-2016, 09:51 AM

Sorry I don't know how to post pics, I know I should use tapatalk.

Anyhow, I decided to put on the new Rio Gold WF5F that I bought on Boxing Day on my reel today and noticed that the first 24 inches is a darker shade of green and feels rougher than the rest of the line.
I can't say I noticed this the other few times I put on a new line. I did notice something similar after a season of fishing but I cut off the offending eighteen inches and went another full year with it.
This can't be normal is it? I just wanted your opinions , I'm probably going to visit the Fishin' Hole later and see what they say.

Thanks.

FlyTheory · #2 03-15-2016, 10:06 AM

Yeah it is normal. Its the "extra buoyant" tip. My gold has the same thing, so does my perception line.

Dak1138 · #3 03-15-2016, 10:18 AM

I was wondering if that was the case.
I did send Rio a message too , I will see what they say.

tallieho · #4 03-15-2016, 02:50 PM

I took mine back to pt.of pur.Rio rep. replaced the line

vital shok · #5 03-15-2016, 04:08 PM

I have a new rio line with a attitude as well they want me to send it back.i wish the stores would take these lines back and deal with warranty issues as the lines only a couple months old.And I'm being cheap I have a Patagonia back pack I need to send for repairs as well but I'm being cheap again stupid economy has me on a budget lol

Flieguy · #6 03-15-2016, 10:16 PM

Airflo > Rio

Dak1138 · #7 03-16-2016, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flieguy

Airflo > Rio

I have been thinking of changing a couple of lines ago .
Which Airflo line is comparable to the Gold?

tallieho · #8 03-16-2016, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vital shok

I have a new rio line with a attitude as well they want me to send it back.i wish the stores would take these lines back and deal with warranty issues as the lines only a couple months old.And I'm being cheap I have a Patagonia back pack I need to send for repairs as well but I'm being cheap again stupid economy has me on a budget lol

I got mine at FH boxing day sale .returned it in august,for an exchange of anything in the store...

Dak1138 · #9 03-16-2016, 07:41 AM

I bought mine at The Fishin' Hole on the south side. I will probably be testing their return policy.

Dak1138 · #10 03-16-2016, 01:33 PM

The nice guy from Rio says its normal. So I guess I'll use it.