Scientific Anglers Fly Lines: Shooting Lines & Tapers
Sonar Shooting Heads
Features:
- Sinking shooting head in multiple densities
- Includes braided loop connection
- Braided multifilament core
Colour: Black
| Sink 4 | Sink 6 | Line weight | Total length | ||
| 113571 | 113625 | ST8S | 30.0′ | ||
| 113588 | 113632 | ST9S | 30.0’ | ||
| 113595 | 113649 | ST10S | 30.0’ |
Sonar Deep Water Express Shooting Head
Fast-sinking shooting heads designed to get your fly 20’+ deep. Tapered for long-range turnover, these versatile heads can be used full-length or cut to fit your rod. Sink rates: 9.0–10.0 ips. Perfect for reaching deep water quickly and efficiently.
Features:
- Fast-sinking shooting taper
- Quickly gets a fly 20’ or deeper
- Use full length or cut to match rod
- Tapered to promote good turnover at long range
- Sink Rates: 9.0 – 10.0 ips
- Braided multifilament core
Colour: Black
| Grain weight | Total Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | 30.0′ |
Absolute Flat Mono Shooting Line
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Monofilament shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Rectangular profile reduces line twist and increases grip in fingers
- Hardness is tailored per size for optimal shooting with low memory in any condition
- Vibrant colors that are easily tracked at distance
- 30m spools
| Strength | Diameter | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 25lb | .017″ | Yellow |
| 35lb | .019″ | Orange |
| 42lb | .022″ | Chartreuse |
| 50lb | .025″ | Optic Green |
Textured Shooting Line 0.32″/0.35″
The ultimate in long-distance casting. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Large 8-inch loop for quick shooting head changes
- Shooting Texture delivers longer casts without abrasion
- Braided multifilament core with hard PVC coating
- Sizes:
- 20lb – .032″
- 25lb – .035″
- SA ID – SA TXT SL ### (### = diameter)
Colours: Optic Green/Chartreuse (20lb) or Orange/Yellow (25lb – shown)
| Strength | Diameter | Total length |
|---|---|---|
| 20lb | .032″ | 120.0′ |
| 25lb | .035″ | 120.0′ |
Intermediate Sinking Shooting Line
Intermediate sinking shooting line for deep presentations. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Easy-casting intermediate line
- For all weather conditions
- Keeps flies deep
- Sink Rate: 1.5 ips
- Size: 25lbs
- Minimal-friction design delivers high speed, high performance and long distance excellence
- Single-strand monofilament core
Colour: Surf
| Strength | Diameter | Total length |
|---|---|---|
| 25lb | .030″ | 100.0′ |
Floating Braided Polyethylene Mono Shooting Line
Floating shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Exceptional casting distance with minimal tangling
- Great for using in the surf
- Length: 150’
- Size: 29lb.
- Diameter: 0.032”
- Floating braided polyethylene monofilament for maximum distance
Colour: Orange
| Strength | Diameter | Total length |
|---|---|---|
| 29lb | .032″ | 150.0′ |
Floating Monocore Shooting Line
Floating shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Perfect shooting line for Skagit or Scandi Spey heads
- For exceptional casting distance
- Length: 100’
- Size: 25lb.
- Diameter: 0.030”
- Features the ST+ slickness additive
- Minimal-friction design delivers high speeds and long distances
- Easier handling with fewer tangles
- Single-strand monofilament core
Colour: Light Yellow
| Strength | Diameter | Total length |
|---|---|---|
| 25lb | .030″ | 120.0′ |
Freshwater Floating Shooting Line
Floating shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- For exceptional casting distance
- Advanced Shooting Technology freshwater line
- Minimal-friction design delivers high speeds and long distances
- Easier handling with fewer tangles
- Braided multifilament core
- 20lb – Orange
- 30lb – Mist Green
| Strength | Diameter | Total length |
|---|---|---|
| 20lb | .031″ | 100.0′ |
| 30lb | .038″ | 100.0′ |