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The RIO Elite Scandi MDC Kit Short (Multi Density Control) is a compact Scandi-style shooting head system that marries Skagit-inspired power with classic Scandi elegance.
Designed to deliver a perfectly balanced Spey casting and salmon fishing set-up, it provides everything the angler needs in one convenient package. Each kit includes a smooth-shooting line, a floating Scandi body and a versatile selection of precisely balanced 12ft dual-density tips (with floating tips in single density), all neatly stored in a practical tip wallet for easy access on the river.
What does the RIO Elite Scandi MDC Kit include?
Short-head Scandi shooting system with Skagit-style power
Designed for balanced Spey casting and salmon fishing
The Scandi head is incredibly easy to cast and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently, tapered to deliver tight loops that unroll effortlessly, and with a weight distribution that is perfectly designed to turn over the supplied tips with exceptional ease.
With the included shooting line and matched tips, it is an exceptionally versatile solution for anglers who need precise control over depth, swing, and presentation in two-handed setups. This “Short” version of the kit, with 12ft tips, is the ideal choice for Switch rods and two-handed rods less than 13ft in length, and for fishing on smaller rivers, or when really tight to obstructions. On bigger rivers, and with salmon rods of 13ft plus, we recommend selecting RIO’s regular Elite Scandi MDC Kit which comes supplied with longer 18ft, triple density (not floating) tips.
The front loop of the body has a colour coded sleeve that matches the sleeve colour on the back end of the included tips, making it easy for anglers to keep their correctly sized tips and heads together. Each kit comes with four different density, 12ft MDC tip options: floating (single density), Hover/Intermediate, Intermediate/Sink 3, and Sink 3/Sink 5. The intermediate section on the H/I is clear for added stealth.
Built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus, the line provides enhanced sensitivity for detecting subtle takes, setting hooks with confidence, and maintaining control when playing fish.
Spool of SlickShooter matched to grain weight (35lb for #5 and #6, 50lb for #7 and heavier)
Elite Scandi Body
MDC Tip set in Tip Wallet >12ft in Short kits (F, H/I, I/S3, S3/S5)
Tip Wallet
Incredibly easy line to cast, and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently
Supplied with a set of perfectly tuned, 12ft tips
Colour-coded welded loops at the front of the body and the back of the sink tips for easy recognition
Printed ID system on the front of the head
Loops on each end for fast rigging
Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in performance and smoothness
FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £30* Delivery to Republic of Ireland is FREE on orders over £150 Delivery to the EU & Channel Islands is FREE on orders over £399
Orders under £30 can be delivered for £3.49 via our standard UK delivery service. For full details, pricing and delivery terms please view our delivery information and charges page.
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Returns and Exchanges
We will gladly exchange or refund your unused purchase if you return it to us in
a saleable condition and in its original undamaged packaging within 28 days of
receipt. Your receipt or proof of purchase will be required.
https://www.sportfish.co.uk/rio-elite-scandi-mdc-short-kit.html101848RIO Elite Scandi MDC Short Shooting Head Kithttps://www.sportfish.co.uk/media/catalog/product/2/5/25b0002.1.jpg199.99199.99GBPInStock/Fly Fishing/Fly Fishing/New Products/Fly Fishing/Fly Lines/Fly Fishing/Fly Lines/Double-Handed/Speycasting/Fly Fishing/Fly Fishing/New Tackle, Clothing and Accessories/Fly Fishing/Fly Lines/Fly Fishing/Fly Lines/Double-Handed and Speycasting/Landings/Latest Arrivals/Fly Fishing/Top Salmon Tackle/Fly Fishing/Ultimate Salmon Tackle/brands/RIO595596660662116911701232123414646841253100028514795956601010116912321077<p>The RIO Elite Scandi MDC Kit Short (Multi Density Control) is a compact Scandi-style shooting head system that marries Skagit-inspired power with classic Scandi elegance.</p>
<p>Designed to deliver a perfectly balanced Spey casting and salmon fishing set-up, it provides everything the angler needs in one convenient package. Each kit includes a smooth-shooting line, a floating Scandi body and a versatile selection of precisely balanced 12ft dual-density tips (with floating tips in single density), all neatly stored in a practical tip wallet for easy access on the river.</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem;">What does the RIO Elite Scandi MDC Kit include?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Short-head Scandi shooting system with Skagit-style power</li>
<li>Designed for balanced Spey casting and salmon fishing</li>
<li>Ideal for tighter spaces and shorter casts</li>
<li>Includes shooting line and floating Scandi body</li>
<li>Supplied with 12ft MDC dual-density tips</li>
<li>Floating tips feature single-density construction</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Colour:</strong> Straw/Blue</p>
<p><strong>Sizes Available: </strong>WF5 - WF9</p> <style>#html-body [data-pb-style=CF4FMYO],#html-body [data-pb-style=Q57XDQ9]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}</style><div data-content-type="row" data-appearance="contained" data-element="main"><div data-enable-parallax="0" data-parallax-speed="0.5" data-background-images="{}" data-background-type="image" data-video-loop="true" data-video-play-only-visible="true" data-video-lazy-load="true" data-video-fallback-src="" data-element="inner" data-pb-style="CF4FMYO"><div data-content-type="text" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"><p>The Scandi head is incredibly easy to cast and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently, tapered to deliver tight loops that unroll effortlessly, and with a weight distribution that is perfectly designed to turn over the supplied tips with exceptional ease.</p>
<p>With the included shooting line and matched tips, it is an exceptionally versatile solution for anglers who need precise control over depth, swing, and presentation in two-handed setups. This “Short” version of the kit, with 12ft tips, is the ideal choice for Switch rods and two-handed rods less than 13ft in length, and for fishing on smaller rivers, or when really tight to obstructions. On bigger rivers, and with salmon rods of 13ft plus, we recommend selecting RIO’s regular Elite Scandi MDC Kit which comes supplied with longer 18ft, triple density (not floating) tips.</p>
<p>The front loop of the body has a colour coded sleeve that matches the sleeve colour on the back end of the included tips, making it easy for anglers to keep their correctly sized tips and heads together. Each kit comes with four different density, 12ft MDC tip options: floating (single density), Hover/Intermediate, Intermediate/Sink 3, and Sink 3/Sink 5. The intermediate section on the H/I is clear for added stealth.</p>
<p>Built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus, the line provides enhanced sensitivity for detecting subtle takes, setting hooks with confidence, and maintaining control when playing fish<a tabindex="-1" href="https://farbank.com/pages/rio">.</a></p>
<ul>
<li>Spool of SlickShooter matched to grain weight (35lb for #5 and #6, 50lb for #7 and heavier)</li>
<li>Elite Scandi Body</li>
<li>MDC Tip set in Tip Wallet >12ft in Short kits (F, H/I, I/S3, S3/S5)</li>
<li>Tip Wallet</li>
<li>Incredibly easy line to cast, and built to load a Spey rod quickly and efficiently</li>
<li>Supplied with a set of perfectly tuned, 12ft tips</li>
<li>Colour-coded welded loops at the front of the body and the back of the sink tips for easy recognition</li>
<li>Printed ID system on the front of the head</li>
<li>Loops on each end for fast rigging</li>
<li>Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in performance and smoothness</li>
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