Leland on Saltwater 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. By controlling density and diameter,
Scientific Anglers, Rio, and Sage keep your line where it needs to be
to get the strike - on the surface.
Leland on Saltwater Sinking Lines
Scientific Anglers and Rio increase fly line density
by adding powdered tungsten to the coating. By changing the amount of
tungsten and the diameter of the line, various sink rates are produced.
All Scientific Anglers and Rio sinking lines are density compensated.
This means that as the diameter of the taper changes, the sink rate
remains the same throughout the line. With density compensation, the
line descends at a uniform rate, increasing sensitivity and strike
detection.
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 on Scientific Anglers Floating Tarpon Fly Line
"Applications:
The
ultimate shallow-water low-visibility tarpon line, Smooth-handling,
tangle-free design for quick casts with outstanding delivery and
delicacy, Stiffer core improves shootability and distance, Also excels
for other large shallow-water species
Taper characteristics:
Shorter
head for quick casts to cruising tarpon and also minimizes false
casting with large flies, Ideal head and taper length for the optimal
casting balance between distance, accuracy, and speed, Advanced taper
improves line performance in the wind without compromising delivery,
Larger diameter running line reduces memory and tangles, Compound taper
head provides easy turnover under the most demanding saltwater
conditions, Horizon color, although visible to anglers, blends into the
sky and sea to become less visible to skittish fish
Core:
Stiffer
braided monofilament nylon, built with 3M Tropi-Core technology, for
reduced tangling, better shooting, and superior overall performance in
warmer saltwater environments.
Coating:
Special higher-density 3M saltwater PVC formulated with patented AST – Advanced Shooting Technology
Scientific Anglers on Scientific Anglers Sinking Tarpon Fly Line
"Applications:
Sinks
a few feet deep, below wind and chop, The ultimate low-visibility
sinking tarpon line, Smooth-handling, tangle-free, fast-casting design,
Stiffer core improves shootability and distance, Also excels for other
larger tropical species
Sink Rate:
2.0-2.5 ips
Taper characteristics:
Shorter head for quick casts to cruising tarpon and also minimizes false casting
Ideal
head and taper length for the optimal casting balance between distance,
accuracy, and speed, Advanced taper improves line performance in the
wind without compromising delivery, Compound taper head provides easy
turnover under the most demanding saltwater conditions
Core:
Stiffer
braided monofilament nylon, built with 3M Tropi-Core technology, for
reduced tangling, better shooting, and superior overall performance in
warmer saltwater environments.
Coating:
Specially formulated 3M saltwater PVC, Small diameter slow-sink coating
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."
