RIO Elite Gold XP Freshwater Rods If you've ever been charmed

If you've ever been charmed by the sound of a singing click reel and wanted that experience wrapped in Abel's legendary build quality

big sticks are built to fish “off the tip” and feel very stiff in hand

preventing over-tightening and free spooling

Built to Schultz’s specifications

If your tying needs require a variety of hook styles and sizes

RIO Elite Gold XP Freshwater Rods If you've ever been charmedGOLD XP features a mid length head and a half size heavy design, making it the most versatile taper in the GOLD lineup. The added extra power compared to the classic GOLD gives it the range to perform across a wide variety of techniques and casting distances, delivering truly balanced performance. A medium long rear taper and well balanced body improve turnover for indicators and nymphs, while still allowing for clean dry fly presentations at