Description
The Scientific Anglers Stillwater Hover Fly Line is an ultra-slow sinking lake line for fishing flies just beneath the surface. It sinks at 0.5 ips and is almost neutrally buoyant. It suits the stillwater angler who needs subtle presentations in calm water or for pressured fish.
Best For
Flies Just Below the Surface - The line breaks the surface film and settles just under it. Flies stay in the top layer of the water instead of riding on it.
Calm Water and Pressured Fish - The line sits beneath the film. SA built it for subtle, natural presentations in calm or pressured conditions.
Temperature / Conditions
SA rates the Stillwater series for cold to moderate fresh water. It is a lake and pond line for trout.
Taper / Weight / Design
The Stillwater Hover is a weight-forward line with a 45' head and a 100' total length. SA overweights it by two line weights to carry multiple flies and long leaders and to make longer casts. The first 30' of the 5-weight weighs 185gr, the weight of a standard 7-weight. It comes in 5 through 8 weight.
Features
Hover Density - The line sinks at 0.5 ips and is almost neutrally buoyant.
Textured Hang Markers - Textured markers sit 10' and 20' from the tip. You can feel them on the retrieve and hold the flies in the hang before you lift.
AST Plus - SA mixes its AST Plus slickness additive into the coating. The slicker surface shoots farther and holds up longer than a standard coating.
SA Line ID - The line is printed with "SA STLLWTR WF X HOVER" (X is the line weight). You can tell spools apart at a glance.
Welded Loops - Welded loops make leader and backing connections quick.
More Info
- Best for: Stillwater trout, flies just under the surface, calm or pressured water
- Sink Rate: Hover, 0.5 ips
- Temperature: Cold to moderate
- Taper: Weight forward, 45' head, 100' total length
- Weight: Two sizes heavy
- Loops: Welded loops
- Head weight: 5wt 280gr, 6wt 320gr, 7wt 365gr, 8wt 425gr
- Grain weight, first 30': 5wt 185gr, 6wt 210gr, 7wt 240gr, 8wt 280gr
- Color: Surf/Blue Spruce
Line Specs
| Line Code | Total Length | Head Weight | 30ft Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Color | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF5H | 100ft | 280gr | 185gr | 45ft | Hover | Surf/Blue Spruce | |
| WF6H | 100ft | 320gr | 210gr | 45ft | Hover | Surf/Blue Spruce | |
| WF7H | 100ft | 365gr | 240gr | 45ft | Hover | Surf/Blue Spruce | |
| WF8H | 100ft | 425gr | 280gr | 45ft | Hover | Surf/Blue Spruce |