Next weekend im thinkin about taking my fly rod out in the sound with me and was wondering if Rio Grand will work out there....plan on rinsing it down after the day but dont want to destroy the line before i can wash it down...

thanks

Absolutely no reason not to use your Rio Grand in the salt. Just remember to rinse all of your tackle (particularly your reel) with fresh water at the end of the day. I usually separate the spool and frame and drop them into a bucket of fresh water for about half-an-hour, remove them, shake off the excess water and lay them somewhere to drip and dry.

alright thanks for the info preston

you might want a stripping basket to protect the line from barnacles, rocks and other debris on the beach.

While I have a couple of friends who never use stripping baskets, I find it to be a necessary item. Not only does it keep the line away from abrasive barnacles and sand but makes it easier to shoot line. It also keeps stray loops out of the surf where the combination of waves and seaweed can quickly create some unbelievable tangles.

I made my own many years ago when I started fishing the beaches. A Rubbermaid plastic dishpan and a couple of dollars worth of web strap and plastic buckles from Seattle Fabric created a serviceable item that I'm still using today.