Leland on Scientific Anglers Expert Distance Fly Fishing Line
Let's say you want to
cast a mile with the accuracy of a short cast.
Let us introduce you to the Expert Distance. Known for its dominance in
distance casting, this line loads well in close and if that's not
enough it also mends and
roll casts like a dream. Can you say the
Henry's Fork?
Specifications:
- Type of Taper: Weight-forward
- Total Length: 105 ft
- Core: Braided Multifilament Nylon
- Coating: AST (Advanced Shooting Technology)
- Color: Mist Green
Leland on Freshwater Floating Lines
Contemporary
floating lines employ microballons, tiny buoyant additives that
decrease the density of the line, to ensure floatation. Air entrapment
in the braided core further increases buoyancy and hydrophobic agents
in the coating also repel water. RIO has developed a new formula, while
proprietary and may not include microballons, still utilizes the same
theory by controlling density and diameter manufacturers keep your line
where it needs to be to get the strike - on the surface.
Leland on Freshwater Lines
The varied habitats of freshwater fish (and
especially the trout's) require a wide range of line designs for
effective fishing. Luckily for the modern angler, engineers at Rio,
Sage, and Scientific Anglers have thought up a line for every possible
freshwater situation. Whether the line is tapered for distance (Expert
Distance, RIO Gold), general purpose (GPX, Trout, Rio Gold, Sage
Performance II), delicate presentation (XPS, Sage Quiet Double Taper
II), technique specific (Nymph, Stillwater, Rio DC Sinking lines), or
otherwise, these lines deliver high performance for every outing. These
new lines employ a soft braided multifilament core for low memory, easy
mends and line handling as well as PVC coatings, enhanced super slick
processing which allows the line to slip effortlessly through the
guides, maximizing control and accuracy. With developments like these,
putting the fly in front of the fish has never been easier.
Leland on Scientific Anglers Fly
Fishing Products
Scientific Anglers Fly Fishing Products
was founded in 1945 by fellow anglers Leon Martuch, Clare Harris, and
Paul Rottiers in Midland, Michigan. They developed the first modern,
plastic coated fly line in 1952, replacing silk fly lines which had
been in use for well over 100 years. In 1954, Scientific Anglers Fly
Fishing Products introduced the Air Cel, widely considered the first
modern floating fly lines. Scientific Anglers' development of 3M
Microballoons in 1959 revolutionized the way that fly lines float and
is the standard technology by which all manufacturers float their
lines today. 3M, then known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company, acquired Scientific Anglers Fly Fishing Products in 1973.
Scientific Anglers wrote the book on
early modern fly line development, with research and development
resources way beyond the means of other major fly line makers that we
usually see on the shelves.
Scientific Anglers Expert Distance Fly Fishing Line
Maximum Distance & Delivery Taper
APPLICATIONS:
Redesigned
to outcast all other lines while also offering exceptional delivery
from all casting ranges , Aerializes lots of line and presents flies
with accuracy at extreme distances and in tough conditions, Perfect for
western fishing, including casting large flies long distances without
sacrificing presentation, Roll casts and mends long distance like a DT
line, but with superior shootability
TAPER CHARACTERISTICS:
Extra-long
compound head design puts more weight in the front of the head to
further delay turnover at long range for superior delivery, Long front
taper for smooth turnover, Extended rear taper adds smoothness to long
casts, provides improved mending and roll casting, and allows extremely
long, tight loops
CORE:
Braided multifilament nylon with optimum air entrapment for minimum memory, maximum floatation
COATING:
Specially
formulated 3M PVC integrated with patented AST - Advanced Shooting
Technology, Slightly increased density reduces line diameter and allows
for longer casts, Extra-hardness reduces friction
DELIVERY:
Moderate
STIFFNESS:
Low
Scientific Anglers on AST Technology
"The 'dry-slick' coating that enhances every aspect of floating line performance.
Integrated
within the line coating, amazing AST - Advanced Shooting Technology -
has redefined fly-line performance by achieving a unique 'dry'
slickness that keeps the line permanently slick and continuously clean.
Try an AST line just once, and nothing else will do.
Floats Higher
The
dry slickness of AST prevents dirt and algae from clinging to line,
which means line stays cleaner and floats higher for longer intervals.
Shoots Better
AST
is lightning slick for the fastest, smoothest shooting of your life.
With AST, line shoots virtually friction-free through the guides and
keeps on doing it for the life of the line - without dressing.
Casts Farther
Line
shoots through the guides with minimum impediment for exceptional
distance. And cleaner AST lines fly through the air with minimum
resistance.
Stays Cleaner
Unlike
silicone-coated lines and dressed lines, the AST coating doesn't give
dirt and algae anything to cling to, so line stays free of debris that
can ruin performance.
Lasts Longer
The
AST coating is inherently more durable. And because line stays so clean
and free of debris with AST, the line itself is significantly less
prone to wear and corrosion.
Mastery Series Floating Lines,
all with AST, are comprised of a PVC mixture with 3M Microballoons™ and
the dry AST compound right to the core. Integral within the coating,
AST will never wear off or wash off. It's always slick.
AST-formulated slow-sinking lines
use a delicate balance of PVC mixed with the dry AST compound. This
unique combination makes our Bonefish, Tarpon, and Striped Bass tapers
the best-performing slow-sinking lines in fly fishing."
"Expert Distance is a great distance line, but it's also one of
the best choices for presentations that require a lot of finesse.
Anyone looking for a single line that handles all of the extremes would
be wise to put Mastery Series XXD at the top of their list."
-Barry
Beck?
Scientific Anglers on Scientific
Anglers Fly Fishing Products
When Scientific Anglers™ Mastery
Series introduces a new fly line, you can be sure it is the finest
performing fly line for its application. The Scientific Anglers
Floating Fly Lines all have significant advantages over anything else
on the fly fishing market. At 3M Scientific Anglers™ Fly Fishing
Products, we have an ongoing challenge to our scientists and taper
designers, and that is to set a new standard in performance for every
fly line that carries the Scientific Anglers name. It is not an easy
undertaking and it requires much trial and error and extensive
testing – not only on the water but also in laboratories.
Fortunately at Scientific Anglers, we have unparalleled resources and
the finest fly fishing minds in the business dedicated to building
better fly lines. The list of Scientific Anglers Fly Fishing
Products' advancements is unmatched and we're only getting started.
We hope you'll join us on the water so that you can see – firsthand
– that there is much, much more to fly fishing than just the
scenery.
