Skagit Power. Scandi Grace. Total Control.
RIO's Elite Scandi MDC Kit Long is the complete two-handed toolbox in a single package — designed for serious Spey casters who want depth control, casting precision, and the versatility to cover every swing scenario. Combining the efficiency of Scandi-style casting with RIO's most advanced coating technology and Multi-Density Control tips, this kit handles everything from skating dry flies to probing the deepest winter lies.
The long-body heads pair beautifully with modern Spey rods of 12ft and above, delivering smooth, unhurried turnover and elegant D-loops that feel almost effortless once you're in rhythm. Whether you're hunting winter salmon on a Scottish spate river or swinging for sea trout on the Dee, the Elite Scandi MDC Kit Long delivers control and casting confidence.
What's Included
SlickShooter running line — matched to grain weight (35lb for #7 and lighter, 50lb for #8 and above)
Elite Scandi Body — long-format floating head with SlickCast coating
MDC Tip Set in Tip Wallet — 4 x 18ft tips: Floating (F), Float/Hover/Intermediate (F/H/I), Hover/Intermediate/S3 (H/I/S3), Intermediate/S3/S5 (I/S3/S5)
Technology
SlickCast® — RIO's slickest, most durable coating ever measured on a fly line. Self-lubricating formula continuously releases slickening agents for faster line speeds, longer casts, and crack-resistant longevity
MDC (Multi-Density Control) — a continuous blend of different density coatings along the tip length, giving anglers complete depth control when swinging a fly, with perfect contact right to the fly and smooth, consistent loops
ConnectCore Plus — RIO's low-stretch core for instant contact and maximum sensitivity
Features
Smoother casting performance with wide range of system lengths for different rod lengths
Full selection of 18ft tips for precise depth control from surface to deep
Colour-coded welded loops at the front of the body and back of the sink tips for fast, foolproof matching
EasyID line marking system shows model and line weight at a glance
Best Suited For
Two-handed Spey rods 12ft and longer
Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and steelhead on larger rivers
Anglers who want to cover the full water column with a single kit
Size Guide
Available in WF7, WF8, WF9, WF10, and WF10+. Match to your rod's rated line weight. For switch rods or trout Spey up to 12ft, consider the Elite Scandi MDC Kit Short instead.