River
· Lime · Floating
ArvenRiverPhoto · Jordan Stewart
Floating · Weight forward
River.
Our signature line.
€75.00VAT included
River is a floating WF line for trout fishing with dry flies and light nymphs. It combines our own taper with a low stretch braided nylon core, Arven Glide slickness additive, a floating tip and welded loops at both ends.
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Intended use
- Trout
- Freshwater
- Dry flies and light nymphs
- Head length
- 12.5 m
- Head weight
- First 30 ft
CAD Taper
The shape of River.
A compound head with two body sections and a gradual transition between them.
River
The details of the line
From the shape of the taper to the finish of the coating.
CAD Taper
Our own taper
A custom taper designed in CAD and analysed with our casting simulator to study how the line unrolls.
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River has a compound head with two body sections joined by a gradual transition. The taper determines where the line’s mass sits along the head. We study that distribution with our casting simulator.
How we study our tapersWelded Loops
Quick connections
Welded loops at both ends for connecting your leader and backing.
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The front loop connects to a looped leader. The rear loop connects to the backing. These connections let you replace a leader or disconnect the line without cutting its ends.
Arven Glide
Slickness additive
A slickness additive built into the coating to help the line move smoothly through the guides.
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The additive is mixed into the coating during manufacture. Its job is to reduce friction as the line passes through the rod guides. Routine cleaning removes surface dirt that can interfere with that glide.
How to clean a fly lineArven Skin
Premium coating
The outer coating of River, with Arven Glide incorporated into its formulation.
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The coating surrounds the braided core and forms the line’s outer profile, from the head to the running line. Arven Glide is the slickness additive incorporated into that coating.
How to clean a fly lineLift Tip
Floating tip
A floating tip that makes the drift easier to follow and helps lift the line from the water for the next cast.
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The tip is the front end of the fly line, where the leader attaches. Keeping this section clean helps it stay on the surface, making it easier to follow the line and lift it from the water.
How to clean a fly lineLow Stretch Core
Braided nylon
A low stretch core made from braided nylon.
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The braided core forms the inner structure of the line and carries tension underneath the coating. Its low stretch construction limits how much the line lengthens under load.
Our own taper
CAD Taper
A custom taper designed in CAD and analysed with our casting simulator to study how the line unrolls.
River has a compound head with two body sections joined by a gradual transition. The taper determines where the line’s mass sits along the head. We study that distribution with our casting simulator.
How we study our tapersQuick connections
Welded Loops
Welded loops at both ends for connecting your leader and backing.
The front loop connects to a looped leader. The rear loop connects to the backing. These connections let you replace a leader or disconnect the line without cutting its ends.
Slickness additive
Arven Glide
A slickness additive built into the coating to help the line move smoothly through the guides.
The additive is mixed into the coating during manufacture. Its job is to reduce friction as the line passes through the rod guides. Routine cleaning removes surface dirt that can interfere with that glide.
How to clean a fly linePremium coating
Arven Skin
The outer coating of River, with Arven Glide incorporated into its formulation.
The coating surrounds the braided core and forms the line’s outer profile, from the head to the running line. Arven Glide is the slickness additive incorporated into that coating.
How to clean a fly lineFloating tip
Lift Tip
A floating tip that makes the drift easier to follow and helps lift the line from the water for the next cast.
The tip is the front end of the fly line, where the leader attaches. Keeping this section clean helps it stay on the surface, making it easier to follow the line and lift it from the water.
How to clean a fly lineBraided nylon
Low Stretch Core
A low stretch core made from braided nylon.
The braided core forms the inner structure of the line and carries tension underneath the coating. Its low stretch construction limits how much the line lengthens under load.
Technical details
Weights and dimensions.
Head weight and AFFTA weight are shown separately, so you can compare the same measurements.
| Size | First 30 ft | Head weight | Head length | Total length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF3F | 100 grains6.48 g | 129.9 grains8.42 g | 12.5 m | 27 m |
| WF4F | 126 grains8.16 g | 163.7 grains10.61 g | 12.5 m | 27 m |
| WF5F | 140 grains9.07 g | 181.9 grains11.79 g | 12.5 m | 27 m |
| WF6F | 160 grains10.37 g | 207.9 grains13.47 g | 12.5 m | 27 m |
Not sure which weight to choose?Read our guide to grains, grams and AFFTA
Delivery
Shipping is free within Spain. To the other EU destinations listed, shipping costs €5 for one line and is free for two or more lines. You can combine different line weights. The total is shown before payment. Dispatch within 2 working days.
30 day returns
If you change your mind, contact us within 30 days of delivery with your order number to arrange a return. You cover the return postage. For a faulty item, contact us so we can put it right.
Looking after your line
Rinse with fresh water, wipe with a soft cloth and let the line dry before storing.
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OUR APPROACH
The lines
we want to fish with
A fly line earns its place on your reel by performing well on the water, standing up to regular use and offering good value. Those priorities guide how we develop our tapers and choose the materials and finishes for each model.
We’re a small, independent brand, and we want lines that feel natural to fish with. That’s why we design them around the fishing we do and work with a team of casting experts who test the prototypes and help us improve them.
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