What Is the QuickDrift™ System? A Complete Guide to Rigging Faster & Fishing Longer

December 23, 2025

Fly anglers spend a surprising amount of time tying knots, rebuilding rigs, and recovering from break-offs. The QuickDrift™ system was created to solve that problem by allowing anglers to change entire pre-tied rigs in seconds. No knots. No fumbling. No wasted fishing time.

What the QuickDrift™ System Does

QuickDrift™ allows you to pre-tie your favorite leader and tippet rigs at home, store them neatly, and swap them instantly while you’re on the water. It makes rigging fast, simple, and repeatable for anglers of every skill level.

How the System Works

The QuickDrift™ system has three main components:

1. Quick Connects

Quick Connects attach to the loop at the end of your main line.
They use a spiral-lock design that guides your loop securely into place and lets you change full rigs in seconds.

There are two types of Quick Connects:

Learn the difference here:
https://www.flytimefishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-guides/floating-vs-sinking-quick-connects

2. Drift Spools

Drift Spools store your pre-tied rigs without tangles or memory. They keep your leaders, tippet, and flies organized and ready to fish at a moment’s notice.

Shop Drift Spools:
https://www.flytimefishing.com/products/drift-spools-12-pack

3. The Complete QuickDrift™ System

The full QuickDrift™ system includes multiple Quick Connects, a full pack of Drift Spools, and everything needed to rig efficiently on the water.

Floating and Sinking Quick Connects for knotless rig swaps

Shop the QuickDrift™ System:
https://www.flytimefishing.com/products/quickdrift

Why Anglers Use QuickDrift™

Change entire rigs within seconds
No knots required on the river
Works perfectly in cold, wind, or low-light conditions
Ideal for beginners who struggle with knots
Perfect for experienced anglers who want maximum time with their fly in the water
Great for guides who need fast client rig swaps

QuickDrift™ is built for dry fly anglers, nymph anglers, tight-line/Euro anglers, stillwater anglers, and anyone who values time and efficiency.

Floating vs. Sinking Quick Connects (Short Overview)

Floating Quick Connects are best for:

Dry flies
Emergers
Surface or near-surface presentations

Sinking Quick Connects are best for:

Nymphing
Streamer setups
Tight-line/Euro fishing
Stillwater rigs

Full comparison here:
https://www.flytimefishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-guides/floating-vs-sinking-quick-connects

How to Rig QuickDrift™

Attach a Quick Connect to the loop on your main line.
Pre-tie your leader/tippet rigs at home.
Store each rig on a Drift Spool.
On the water, loop your rig onto the Quick Connect.
Lock it in place with a simple twist.
Start fishing immediately.

This entire process takes seconds instead of minutes.

Patent-Pending Innovation

The QuickDrift™ spiral-lock connector and spool-based rig storage system are unique to the fly-fishing industry. The design is currently patent-pending, combining speed, organization, and efficiency in a way no other system offers.

Try QuickDrift™ for Yourself