Works well at shooting line
"Works well at shooting line for saltwater wade fishing."
Description
The SA Amplitude Grand Slam is a line for the angler targeting multiple tropical saltwater species in a single day. SA made this line one of the most versatile tropical lines on the market, and they've succeeded. The line's short, powerful head allows anglers to make quick shots to moving targets, whether it's Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, or any other tropical saltwater species. It's a line that loads fast action rods well and cuts through the wind so that you can turn over crab flies, shrimp flies, tarpon flies, and more. The Amplitude textured version increases shooting capabilities and provides anglers with a line that floats well and is extremely durable. If you're an avid warm-water angler or a traveling angler, this is one of the best all-around saltwater fly lines to date.
Features
AST Plus Slickness - SA has built a number of important features into this line. AST Plus Slickness allows anglers to quickly shoot line with friction-minimizing performance. Welded loops on both ends allow easy leader/backing attachment. A braided multifilament core is strong and supple for versatility and durability. Amplitude Grand Slam also features a floating texture on the tip section and a shooting texture on the running line for floatation in the front half of the line and castability in the back half.
Uses
Multiple Species, Large Flies, Quick Casts - SA designed this line to be versatile but also focused. It's a line that allows anglers to cast a variety of flies at a variety of distances for a variety of species. While it's not as technical as other species-specific lines, it allows an angler to stay focused on the fish instead of changing spools. This is a smooth-casting, high-performance line that rewards anglers who are fishing medium-fast and fast action fly rods.
Temp
Tropical/Warm - SA's Tropi-Core Technology means that this line is built for tropical climates. Amplitude Grand Slam works best in water temps and air temps that are warm or tropical and the fly line is designed for maximum performance in a flats/skiff scenario. Due to its warm water design, this line will shrivel in cold weather or cold water.
Taper/Weight
Short, Powerful Head - The WF8F version of this line has a 40' head with a 30' grain weight of 235gr or 15.2 grams. This means that it's almost a line size heavy which helps load fast-action rods at short distances. The aggressive taper also contributes to the shooting capabilities of the line and the line's ability to turn over larger flies like a big crab pattern for Permit. The head of this line was designed to cut through the wind and lay down flies with ease.
More Info
Best for: Saltwater, Big Flies
Loops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection) and Back Loop (Backing to Fly Line Connection)
Sinking/Floating: Floating
Other Resources
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater
Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Specs
| Line Code | Total Length | Head Weight | Sink Rate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF7F | 100ft | 255gr | Floating | |
| WF8F | 100ft | 300gr | Floating | |
| WF9F | 100ft | 335gr | Floating | |
| WF10F | 100ft | 405gr | Floating | |
| WF11F | 100ft | 450gr | Floating | |
| WF12F | 100ft | 515gr | Floating |
Line Code:
WF7F
Total Length:
100ft
Head Weight:
255gr
Sink Rate:
Floating
Line Code:
WF8F
Total Length:
100ft
Head Weight:
300gr
Sink Rate:
Floating
Line Code:
WF9F
Total Length:
100ft
Head Weight:
335gr
Sink Rate:
Floating
Line Code:
WF10F
Total Length:
100ft
Head Weight:
405gr
Sink Rate:
Floating
Line Code:
WF11F
Total Length:
100ft
Head Weight:
450gr
Sink Rate:
Floating
Line Code:
WF12F
Total Length:
100ft
Head Weight:
515gr
Sink Rate:
Floating
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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"Works well"
Terrific Line and Great Taper
"The Grand Slam has been one of my go-to lines. It comes in at roughly 3/4 heavy for its line weight."
High quality smooth line
"No surprise that SA delivers a great line. Makes a good rod feel even smoother and more powerful."
SA Grand Slam
"Great line I have it in 8wt and 9wt"
Good service
"I was relieved to be able to track the goods."
SA Grand Slam
"excellent casting line matched with an Asquith rod"
10 WT is awesome
"I have this line on a custom 10wt and I can cast the whole line with it. Great performance!"
Not worth the money
"I had an upcoming trip to Florida and bought SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS AMPLITUDE GRAND SLAM FLY LINE. The line cast well and loads well in the wind, the problem is the front loop started to separate from the fly line a couple of days before the trip, I had been casting the line in fresh water up to leaving. Spoke with rep at scientific angler and he thought that I had been casting in the grass or my cast made it happen (I’ve been fly fishing for 31 years fresh and saltwater). I cut the loop and just did a nail knot, but for 129.95 the line should hold up better than that. I’m about to buy Rio saltwater flats pro from this site."
Really Heavy
"I used this in Mexico on the 10 weight Sage Salt. Though the Salt is a super stiff rod, this line was heavy enough to load the rod and cast heavier permit patterns. Getting that deeper load in the rod was really helpful for counteracting the wind."