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RIO MDC Sink Tips - 2026

RIO MDC Sink Tips - 2026

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RIO's smoothest casting and most comprehesive series of sink tips.

MDC Sink Tips feature a progressive density design that makes the line sink faster where it counts (closer to the fly), while providing the smoothest possible turnover in a sink tip.

Features:

  • 12ft and 18ft lengths to match a wider range of rods
  • Color-coded rear loops for quick size matching
  • Three sizes with color-coded rear loops cover RIO’s entire range of Scandi Bodies >#5/6 (white), #7/8 (blue), and #9+ (gray)
  • Clear intermediate available in the H/I and F/H/I tips
  • Progressive density design for faster sink near the fly
  • Smooth turnover for stable casting and clean energy transfer

Specs

SKU Size Length Weight Sink Rate
6-19967 #5/6 12ft (3.7m) 75gr (4.9gm) Float
6-19968 #5/6 12ft (3.7m) 75gr (4.9gm) H/I
6-19969 #5/6 12ft (3.7m) 75gr (4.9gm) I/S3
6-19970 #5/6 12ft (3.7m) 75gr (4.9gm) S3/S5
6-19972 #7/8 12ft (3.7m) 90gr (5.8gm) Float
6-19973 #7/8 12ft (3.7m) 90gr (5.8gm) H/I
6-19974 #7/8 12ft (3.7m) 90gr (5.8gm) I/S3/S5
6-19975 #7/8 12ft (3.7m) 90gr (5.8gm) S3/S5
6-19976 #7/8 12ft (3.7m) 90gr (5.8gm) S5/S7
6-19977 #9+ 12ft (3.7m) 100gr (6.5gm) Float
6-19978 #9+ 12ft (3.7m) 100gr (6.5gm) H/I
6-19979 #9+ 12ft (3.7m) 100gr (6.5gm) I/S3
6-19980 #9+ 12ft (3.7m) 100gr (6.5gm) S3/S5
6-19981 #9+ 12ft (3.7m) 100gr (6.5gm) S5/S7
6-19982 #7/8 18ft (5.5m) 130gr (8.4gm) Float
6-19983 #7/8 18ft (5.5m) 130gr (8.4gm) F/H/I
6-19984 #7/8 18ft (5.5m) 130gr (8.4gm) H/I/S3
6-19985 #7/8 18ft (5.5m) 130gr (8.4gm) I/S3/S5
6-19986 #7/8 18ft (5.5m) 130gr (8.4gm) S3/S5/S7
6-19987 #9+ 18ft (5.5m) 150gr (9.7gm) Float
6-19988 #9+ 18ft (5.5m) 150gr (9.7gm) F/H/I
6-19989 #9+ 18ft (5.5m) 150gr (9.7gm) H/I/S3
6-19990 #9+ 18ft (5.5m) 150gr (9.7gm) I/S3/S5
6-19991 #9+ 18ft (5.5m) 150gr (9.7gm) S3/S5/S7

Complete your System:

  1. Scandi body/head (matched system performance)
  2. Coated running line (best handling, fewer tangles)
  3. Tip wallet / leader wallet (organized depth changes)
  4. Leaders and tippet (standardize turnover and sink behavior)


Q: What does “MDC” do that a standard sink tip doesn’t?
A: The progressive density profile sinks fastest closest to the fly, helping you achieve depth and maintain smoother turnover.


Q: Should I choose 12' or 18'?
A: 12' is a versatile baseline for many setups. 18' is ideal when you want more sustained depth control and a longer tip profile for specific rods and swing characteristics.

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