RIOs Elite Scandi MDC-Kit Long is the closest thing to having an entire two-handed toolbox in one package. Built for anglers who run all-day shifts with the two-hander and want everything conveniently at their fingertips, this kit gives you the full systemrunning line, floating body, and a complete spread of 18 tipsso youre ready to swing anything from soft inside seams to the deepest ledges. The long body lengths pair beautifully with modern Spey rods, offering smooth, unhurried turnover that feels almost effortless once youre in rhythm. Whether youre hunting winter steelhead or summer salmon, the MDC-Kit Long delivers control, depth management, and casting confidence in a way that makes dialing in your setup darn enjoyable. Designed across five modelsbeginning with a 7-weight option and running up to a 10+the Elite Scandi Long MDC offers an option whether you’re swinging on the Cattaraugus for steel or working deep runs for fresh salmon.

Features

SlickCast Coating RIOs ultra-low-friction SlickCast delivers the lowest running friction of any fly line made today. That means more effortless distance, cleaner shooting, and longer drag-free swingsexactly what long-line Spey setups need from most.

Color-Coded Welded Loops Easy-match loops on both the body and tips make rigging fast and foolproof, especially when rotating tips in low light or with cold hands.

Uses
Spey Applications, Wet Flies, Streamers, Salmon/Steelhead Flies – This kit is ideal for classic two-handed swing fishing where efficiency, smooth turnover, and precise depth control matter. Perfect for steelhead, salmon, and sea-trout fisheries requiring long casts and the ability to fish multiple water types with one system, while a wide range of tip options provides equal opportunity whether you’re dredging a heavy Intruder or swinging something more classic like a Green Butt Skunk.

Temp
Cold to Moderate – This system is best for cold to cool water conditions commonly associated with steelhead and salmon fisheries. SlickCast performance remains stable in chilly environments, preventing stiffness and gumminess.

Taper/Weight

These long-body Scandi-style heads use a smooth, extended taper that loads deeper, turns over long leaders and 18 tips, and excels at controlled, elegant D-loops.

More Info

Best For: Steelhead, salmon, sea trout; long-line Spey casting

Loops: Color-coded front + rear welded loops on bodies and tips for easy matching.

Sinking/Floating: Floating running line w/ a full range of sinking and hybrid tips:
Floating
Float/Hover/Intermediate
Hover/Intermediate/S3
Intermediate/S3/S5

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer’s Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer’s Guide