Scientific Anglers - Mastery Lines

GPX - A "General Purpose" fly line (and arguably the best selling line in the industry) available in Weight-Forward and Double-Taper, GPX fly lines are slightly heavier than advertised to help "Load" today's fast-action fly rods. With a short front taper and long belly, these are the line of choice for those looking for one line that can do it all!

XPS - A "Presentation" fly line, XPS fly lines are accurately sized for the slower (and increasingly popular!) fly rods made today (or in years gone by!). With a long front taper and a short belly, these are the line of choice for those looking for a supple, high-floating, and delicate fly line. ("Bob's Choice") Notes: For those still using Cortland's "Peach" fly line (444), do yourself a favor and try a modern XPS. As big fans of soft "Presentation" lines, we are pretty confident that you will never go back (and it comes in a similar "Sunset" color)! For those looking for maximum presentation and unmatched stealth, try using a Double-Taper XPS in Gray. Don't believe everything you hear in regard to WF's being every bit as delicate as a DT (it's just not so - especially at distances!)

XXD - A "Performance" fly line (formerly known as the "Distance Taper"), XXD is the line of choice for those looking to throw some line or fight some wind!

HEADSTART - An "Entry-Level" fly line with all the characteristics of an "Expert" line!

BASS BUG - A "Big Bug" fly line with a short front taper and long belly, BASS BUG is the line of choice for those looking to throw some over-sized flies where presentation is not a concern!

WET TIP - A "General Purpose" sinking tip fly line, WET TIP fly lines use graduated density and tapered tip to create a sinking tip line that won't sag in the middle. These are a sink tip line that can do it all! ("Bob's Choice") Notes: When selecting a sinking tip line (i.e., Sink Rate and Length), consider the depth and speed of the water you will be fishing most frequently. While slower sinking lines can be allowed to sink to the desired depth in Stillwater without negative effects, currents in moving water cause your line to be dragged downstream (and possibly away from your target) as soon as it hits the water. While the choice for moving water, sinking tip fly lines may not be the best choice for Stillwater. With only between 5' and 10' of sinking line, the maximum depth you can attain is greatly limited and the effects of stripping can often bring the line to within inches of the surface.

STILLWATER - A "Clear" Intermediate sinking fly line, STILLWATER fly lines are the line of choice for those fishing for spooky fish suspended near the surface.

UNIFORM SINK+ - A "General Purpose" sinking line, UNIFORM SINK+ fly lines use graduated density to create a sinking line that won't sag in the middle. These are a sinking line that can do it all! ("Bob's Choice") Notes: When selecting a sinking line (i.e., Sink Rate), consider the depth of the water (and location of the fish) you will be fishing most frequently. While slower sinking lines can be allowed to sink to the desired depth in Stillwater without negative effects, faster sinking lines cannot be used effectively to fish over submerged weed beds, etc. (when in doubt go slow!). While the choice for Stillwater, sinking fly lines may not be the best choice for moving water. With a full sinking belly, it is difficult (if not impossible) to effectively mend your line to prevent downstream drag.