Leland on the Scientific Anglers Versatile Presentation Fly Line
One of the best trout lines in recent memory from SA, the Scientific
Anglers Versatile Presentation Taper Fly Line provides the soft touch
that dry fly purists crave, but still packs the power that nymphers and
streamer fishermen require. Making use of the two-tone technology that has become popular in recent years, the Scientific Anglers Versatile Presentation Taper (or VPT, as it's called) Fly Line provides the balanced function you need if you want one line to do it all.
Specifications:
- Combines precision and accuracy to deliver flies with the softest presentation
- Maintains loop control at long distance while still performing at close range
- Versatility at its finest
- Braided multifilament core, low stiffness, moderate delivery
- Water Type: Freshwater
- Rod Weight: 3 weight, 4 weight, 5 weight, 6 weight
- Loop: Front
- Tensile: 15 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs
- Featured Technologies: AST, SAID, Streamlined Loop
- Primary Use: Steelhead, Trout
- Line Types: Floating
- Taper Profiles: Weight Forward
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 introduced the Air Cel, widely considered the first
modern floating fly line. 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
fly 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. Today, their proximity to all the other R&D going on at 3M means they remain on the cutting edge of modern plastics technology, and ensures that Scientific Anglers Fly Lines are as advanced as any fly lines on the market.
Scientific Anglers on Scientific Anglers
Throughout our 60 year history, Scientific Anglers has consistently set the standard in premier fly lines and fly fishing technology.
From inventing the contemporary floating fly line more than 50 years
ago, to our specialty core construction and patented AST and Sharkskin
technologies, we continue to transform and modernize the sport of fly fishing.
Our angling scientists and design team work in partnership with
fly fishing legends to develop cutting-edge technologies and ultimate
fly line designs to boost your fly fishing experience to the extreme.
Whether you are just beginning in fly fishing, or you're an experienced angler, our equipment
is designed to give you optimum performance with every cast.
As you look through our incomparable list of innovations, in fly lines and elsewhere, you realize
that Scientific Anglers doesn't represent only the history of fly
fishing, but also its future. No other company has been responsible for
so many great products that simplify the sport of fly fishing and help boost
productivity.
