Showing posts with label Amplitude Fly Line. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amplitude Fly Line. Show all posts

Jul 18, 2025

Scientific Anglers - Key Trout Tapers

Popular trout Tapers from Scientific Anglers

A trout line is a trout line, right? Wrong! many different trout fishing scenes call for different trout tapers. The right trout taper can not only be more successful, it can also be more rewarding.

Trout Standard

SA's presentation dry fly line with punch!

This line excels with small-to-medium sized dries on a variety of rod actions.  It touches down gently and mends extremely well at distance.  This taper generates excellent line speed to cut through wind allowing for perfect dry fly drifts in a variety of conditions.

The Trout Standard Taper is offered in these three offerings

Trout

Think softer action rods, tiny dries and ultra-spooky fish

When the situation calls for very delicate presentations at close-to-medium range, this is where the Trout Taper shines. True to weight design for technical dry fly and small nymph systems. Medium-to-long distances and delicate presentations. Slow to medium-fast action rods.

Trout Taper is offered in these three offerings

MPX

This half-size heavy line shines on faster action rods.

A favorite among trout anglers on bigger water, the MPX has the power to deliver heavy nymph rigs, streamers and lofty dry/dropper rigs.  It's got the punch but also works well in more delicate situations as needed. Half-size heavy with super-positive turnover for short to medium distances and medium to extra-fast action rods. Good for larger fly systems, boat fishing and pocket water. 

MPX is offered in these three offerings

Infinity

If you're looking for one line to do it all, look no further!

Many would consider the Infinity to be the best all-around trout line ever made.  It's a half-size heavy so it loads faster rods, but it's not so heavy that if folds more moderate actions.  The extended rear taper lends incredibly well to roll-casting and allows for easy mending at distance.  Infinities have plenty of punch but still function well as a presentation dry fly line. Ultra-versatile half-size heavy design with long head for casting and mending control at all distances. Medium-fast to extra-fast action rods. All fly systems.
Infinity comes in twelve offerings including many saltwater options. For this article purpose we are only going to list trout options

Anadro Indicator

Though designed as an indicator line, the Anadro also works well with streamers and XL dry/dropper rigs. 

As the name would imply, this line was originally designed as a heavy indicator line for anadromous fish....and it works very well for that!  The effectiveness of the taper translates very well into smaller trout sizes.  It's an excellent indicator line when heavy metal is the name of the game.  The longer head and lengthy back taper make mending and maximizing your dead drift a breeze. The ultimate indicator taper. 1.5x heavy with powerful turnover and unmatched mending control. Large systems, including big streamers. 

Anadro Taper comes in Four Offerings


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Sep 21, 2016

Scientific Anglers Unveils New Amplitude Fly Lines


Introducing Scientific Anglers Amplitude Fly Lines with AST Plus, the most advanced slickness technology in the world. Up to 20% SLICKER than lines with our Advanced Shooting Technology (AST) and 40% SLICKER than lines with no additive, AST Plus is slickness, down to a science.

What makes it so unique?


Our AST Plus compound actually moves within the coating. It naturally migrates to the surface of the line as the coating begins to wear. This extends the life of a fly line and provides out-of-the-box slickness long after the line leaves the fly shop.

  • Shoots Farther - 40% slicker than lines with no additive
  • Retains Slickness - Maintains that out-of-the-box feel for the life of the line
  • Last Longer - 60% more durable than the competition

When we see room for improvement, we jump at the chance. In this case, we wanted to make our lines even slicker and more durable.

Which brings us to AMPLITUDE.


The first series of lines to feature the revolutionary AST PLUS slickness additive, the Amplitude will shoot farther and last longer than any other line on the market.

S/A Amplitude MPX
WF3F thru  WF9F

Built a half-size heavy, the MPX taper starts where the GPX left off. Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation. The power is still there, only with an added bit of finesse. Meet your new best friend.

Features -
  • Revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability 
  • Floating Texture on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation 
  • Shooting Texture running line delivers longer casts 
  • The ultimate general presentation line 
  • Improved version of our GPX taper 
  • Made a half-size heavy to load fast-action rods 
  • Best for large dry flies, nymphs, and streamers 
  • For use in moderate and cold climates 
  • Braided multifilament core 
Amplitude MPX Profile
WF6F thru WF12F

Amplitude Grand Slam

Tarpon. Bonefish. Permit. All in one day. All on one fly line. That’s the idea behind the Amplitude Grand Slam, a line designed specifically to help you achieve one of angling’s most elusive accomplishments. With a short, powerful head the Grand Slam cuts through wind and turns over crabs, shrimp, and tarpon toads with ease. We’ve got the line. You just need the fish.

Features -
  • Revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability 
  • Floating Texture on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation 
  • Shooting Texture running line delivers longer casts 
  • Designed for demanding tropical saltwater applications 
  • Loads rods quickly, cuts through the wind with ease, and turns over big saltwater flies 
  • Short, powerful head for quick casts to moving targets 
  • Tropi-Core technology for tropical climates 
Amplitude Grand Slam Profile

AST PLUS


Available October 2016

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