Description
The Scientific Anglers Stillwater Parabolic Sink Fly Line is a Sink 3/Sink 5/Sink 3 lake line that sinks in a U-shaped profile. The heavier middle sinks first, so the line sweeps through a large part of the water column. It suits the stillwater angler searching for the depth where fish are holding.
Best For
Searching the Water Column - The U-shaped sink profile moves flies through a range of depths on each retrieve. SA built it for searching large portions of the water column.
Nymphs and Streamers - SA lists nymph and streamer fishing for trout as this line's use.
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 Parabolic Sink 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
Parabolic Sink 3/Sink 5/Sink 3 - A Sink 5 section sits between two Sink 3 sections, which makes the U-shaped profile.
Seamless Density - The densities blend into each other with no abrupt step. This removes the hinge between sections and gives you a straight-line connection to the fly.
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 SD PRBLC WF X S# S# S#" (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, searching the water column
- Sink Rate: Sink 3/Sink 5/Sink 3, U-shaped profile
- 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: Dark Green/Charcoal/Dark Green
Line Specs
| Line Code | Total Length | Head Weight | 30ft Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Color | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF5S3/S5/S3 | 100ft | 280gr | 185gr | 45ft | S3/S5/S3 | Dark Green/Charcoal/Dark Green | |
| WF6S3/S5/S3 | 100ft | 320gr | 210gr | 45ft | S3/S5/S3 | Dark Green/Charcoal/Dark Green | |
| WF7S3/S5/S3 | 100ft | 365gr | 240gr | 45ft | S3/S5/S3 | Dark Green/Charcoal/Dark Green | |
| WF8S3/S5/S3 | 100ft | 425gr | 280gr | 45ft | S3/S5/S3 | Dark Green/Charcoal/Dark Green |