Description
The Scientific Anglers Stillwater Intermediate Fly Line is a full intermediate lake line with a steady 1.7 ips sink rate. It keeps flies slightly below the surface with a moderate, consistent descent. It is the Stillwater line for control and versatility just under the top layer.
Best For
Controlled, Moderate Descent - The whole line sinks at 1.7 ips. You can count flies down to a depth and retrieve them there with the line straight to the fly.
Nymphs and Streamers - SA lists nymph and streamer fishing for trout as this line's use. It covers the water from just under the surface down through the upper layer.
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 Intermediate 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
Intermediate Density - The line sinks at a steady 1.7 ips.
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 INT" (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, nymphs and streamers just below the surface
- Sink Rate: Intermediate, 1.7 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: Light Gray/Olive Drab
Line Specs
| Line Code | Total Length | Head Weight | 30ft Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Color | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF5I | 100ft | 280gr | 185gr | 45ft | Intermediate | Light Grey/Olive Drab | |
| WF6I | 100ft | 320gr | 210gr | 45ft | Intermediate | Light Grey/Olive Drab | |
| WF7I | 100ft | 365gr | 240gr | 45ft | Intermediate | Light Grey/Olive Drab | |
| WF8I | 100ft | 425gr | 280gr | 45ft | Intermediate | Light Grey/Olive Drab |