Scientific Anglers Amplitude SmoothAnadro/Nymph Stillwater Indicator Fly Line

SA tweaked their popular Anadro line to cater to anglers targeting trout in still water settings. The alternating high viz colors at the tip provide the angler with the added benefits of easy tracking and enhanced strike detection. Because it's the same taper as the original Anadro lines, this can also be used on large rivers for indicator fishing or sight nymphing. The taper loads fast action rods well and encourages the efficient turnover of bulky rigs.

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. The Amplitude Smooth Anadro Stillwater line isn't textured like the Amplitude version but still provides ultimate shooting capabilities and floating capabilities.

Uses

Long-Line Nymphing, Lakes - This is a heavy line built for heavy nymph rigs, distance casting, and big water. The extended taper and oversized head allow anglers to turn over bulky rigs efficiently without having to worry about wind or weather. This is a great line choice if you're casting indicators or for heavier flies/rigs in a still water setting. This isn't a line for dry fly fishing or for delicacy. As a highly specialized line, it's not for everyone but it truly is efficient at turning over big rigs. It's also a great streamer line and doubles as a line for poppers and bass bugs.

Temp

Cold/Moderate - This line is made to be used in cold and moderate climates including freshwater streams and rivers, lakes almost any climate. That being said, this line turns limp in tropical climates and isn't meant to be used in high heat.

Taper/Weight

1.5 Line Sizes Heavy, Heavy Rig Turnover - The taper and head dimensions of this fly line are built to turn over heavy indicator/double nymph rigs. The WF5F version of the line has a 60' head length (that's really long) and a first 30' weight of 175 grains or 11.3 ounces. This means that it's 1.5 line sizes heavy which is really significant. The long, heavy head allows anglers to push bulky rigs through high-wind at longer distances. The Stillwater version also features alternating high-visibility color bands at the tip for easy tracking and strike detection.

More Info

Best for: Freshwater, Nymphing

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