Airflo Delta Taper Camo Clear Intermediate Fly Line

The Airflo Delta Taper Camo Clear Intermediate fly line is purpose-built for anglers who demand maximum stealth on the water. This specialty line features an ultra-supple braided core printed in a camo pattern and covered by a clear polyurethane outer layer, making it virtually invisible to fish under the surface. It excels on calm, clear lakes and slow-moving streams where trout, carp, or other gamefish are easily spooked. In these environments – think lily-pad ponds, spring creeks, or weedy flats – the Delta Taper delivers soft presentations and precise control that set it apart from ordinary lines.

Features

Ultra-Stealth Camo Core – The line’s core is disguised with a camo pattern and encased in a transparent jacket. This near-invisible construction means fish see almost nothing but your fly. The camouflaged core blends with weeds and the lake bottom, while the clear sheath avoids a harsh line outline. In practice, you can swing nymphs or streamers with shorter leaders and still fool wary fish, because the line itself won’t give your position away.

Precision Delta Taper Profile – A very long, gradual front taper and extended rear haunch give the line an exceptionally smooth cast. This “delta” profile slowly loads the rod over the cast, allowing tiny flies to turn over delicately and accurately. Even on long casts, your loop will stay tight and power transfers evenly, so the fly lands with minimal splash. In short, the long front taper makes it easy to cast far without blasting the water, ideal for spooky-trout scenarios.

Ultra-Supple Low-Memory Coat – Airflo uses a soft, high-tensile polyurethane outer coating that stays flexible even in cold water. The result is virtually no line memory, kink or curl, so the line shoots smoothly out of the tip and mends readily. Anglers will notice the supple feel – it’s easier to load and unroll from the reel – and it glides effortlessly through guides without rebounding or folding onto itself.

Pre-Welded Micro-Loops – For quick rigging, the line comes with tiny welded loops at both the front and back ends. These micro-loops let you attach or switch leaders in seconds without tedious knots. They’re engineered slim to avoid catching on guide rings during the cast, yet sturdy enough for a secure connection. (The front loop is also marked with the line weight for easy identification.)

Uses

Clear-Water Stillwater Fishing – The Delta Taper Camo Clear thrives when stealth and delicacy are paramount. It’s specifically tuned for casting small nymphs, midges or streamers in crystal-clear lakes, ponds or slow tailwater. For example, fishing calm morning waters at a trout hatchery lake or dabbing a weighted dry-dropper through a weedy backwater, you’ll benefit from how nearly invisible the line is. Even a trout or carp that normally spooks at other lines will often ignore this one. The slow-intermediate sink rate keeps your fly in the strike zone under gentle retrieves, and the fine turnover of the taper lets even light flies slip into place quietly. In real use, an angler might find they can cast closer to feeding fish and use shorter leaders, because the line practically disappears among submerged plants.

Imagine presenting a nymph at the edge of lily pads on a still pond: the Delta Taper’s camouflaged profile means fish see only the fly and tippet. Likewise, when swinging a soft-hackle or articulated streamer in a gin-clear spring creek, its gentle entry and drift deliver a natural look that can coax strikes that brighter, faster lines never would. This versatility – from tender nymph drifts to fine streamer swings – makes it a go-to line for anglers pursuing trout, carp and sea-run species in pressured, vegetation-rich waters.

Temperature / Conditions

This intermediate line is designed for moderate conditions and clear water visibility. It performs best in temperate to warm water where fish patrol the mid-depths – for example, spring through fall in cool lakes and slow-flowing streams. The sinking rate of about 1.5 inches per second keeps flies under the surface in this range without plummeting to the bottom. In very cold water, where fish hug deep pools, a faster-sinking line might be needed instead, since the Delta Taper won’t reach extreme depths. Conversely, in very hot or tropical waters where fish stay near the surface all day, you’d likely choose a floating line. Within its ideal range, however, this line’s subtle sink and stealthy look give it a clear edge in making finicky fish strike.

Taper / Weight / Design

The Delta Taper Camo Clear is a weight-forward (WF) line offered in single-handed 5 through 8 weights. Each model is 105 feet long with an approximately 46-foot head (about 14 meters). The head’s “delta” shape means a long head consisting of a gradual front taper and a proportionally extended rear haunch. In practical terms, this loads a medium-action trout rod very evenly – you can cast far without a tail-heavy punch and still unload tiny flies cleanly. The weight-forward design aids distance when needed but still turns over small presentations under light loading. Available in WF5–WF8, the line pairs well with common trout and small game rods; for instance, the WF6 version gives enough heft to fight mild wind while turning over 18-inch dry flies effortlessly. The carefully balanced taper ensures controlled loop shape and depth control for nymphs or streamers.

More Info

• Best for: Trout, carp and other sight-feeding fish in clear lakes, ponds and slow rivers
  
• Loops: Pre-welded micro-loops at both front and rear for quick leader/backing attachment
• Sinking/Floating: Slow-intermediate sink (about 1.5″/sec) – a middle-of-the-waterline fly line