Description
Simple, trustworthy, and able to get your flies down deep in both fresh and saltwater, Scientific Anglers Wetcel Sinking General Purpose Fly Line is a reliable producer anytime you need to get your flies down. Designed to effectively sink your flies without any bells and whistles, this affordable full sink fly line is a great choice whether you're casting to largemouth in a deep reservoir or trout on a swift river. Available in a range of sink weights, the Wetcel Sinking general Purpose Fly Line is a great choice whenever you want to fish deep without pricing into a more expensive line.
Uses
Streamers and Nymphs - A great choice for flies that need to fish deep in the water column, the Wetcel Sinking General Purpose Fly Line was designed for fishing nymphs and streamers. A line that' suitable for fresh and saltwater applications, the Wetcel Sinking General Purpose Fly Line combines a heavy front taper with a braided multifilament core so that you can deliver anything from a tiny Prince Nymph to a heavy Clouser minnow.
Temp
Cold/Moderate - Scientific Anglers made their Wetcel Sinking General Purpose Fly Line for fishing in cold to moderate waters. This makes it great for all trout applications as well as warmer fresh and saltwater. However, if you find yourself in a tropical environment, this line will soften up and feel limp in your hands.
Taper/Weight
More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - Built on a versatile taper, the Wetcel Sinking General Purpose Fly Line has more mass towards the front of its head. This allows you to easily punch through the wind and present most sized flies without any trouble. A line that you can count on to load most rods and present a variety of different fly styles, the Wetcel Sinking Fly Line is a workhorse that doesn't carry a heavy price tag.
More Info
Best for: Freshwater, Trout, Bass, Saltwater, Striped Bass
Loops: No loops
Sinking/Floating: Sinking
Other Resources
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Specs
| Line Code | Color | Line Sink Rate | Total Length | Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF5S Int | Clear | 1.0ips | 80ft | 140gr | 40ft. | 1.0ips. | |
| WF5S Sink 2 | Brown | 2.0ips | 80ft | 140gr | 40ft. | 2.0ips. | |
| WF5S Sink 4 | Charcoal | 4.0ips | 80ft | 140gr | 40ft. | 4.0ips. | |
| WF5S Sink 6 | Black | 6.0ips | 80ft | 140gr | 40ft. | 6.0ips. | |
| WF6S Int | Clear | 1.0ips | 80ft | 160gr | 40ft. | 1.0ips. | |
| WF6S Sink 2 | Brown | 2.0ips | 80ft | 160gr | 40ft. | 2.0ips. | |
| WF6S Sink 4 | Charcoal | 4.0ips | 80ft | 160gr | 40ft. | 4.0ips. | |
| WF6S Sink 6 | Black | 6.0ips | 80ft | 160gr | 40ft. | 6.0ips. | |
| WF7S Int | Clear | 1.0ips | 80ft | 185gr | 40ft. | 1.0ips. | |
| WF7S Sink 2 | Brown | 2.0ips | 80ft | 185gr | 40ft. | 2.0ips. | |
| WF7S Sink 4 | Charcoal | 4.0ips | 80ft | 185gr | 40ft. | 4.0ips. | |
| WF7S Sink 6 | Black | 6.0ips | 80ft | 185gr | 40ft. | 6.0ips. | |
| WF8S Int | Clear | 1.0ips | 80ft | 210gr | 40ft. | 1.0ips. | |
| WF8S Sink 2 | Brown | 2.0ips | 80ft | 210gr | 40ft. | 2.0ips. | |
| WF8S Sink 4 | Charcoal | 4.0ips | 80ft | 210gr | 40ft. | 4.0ips. | |
| WF8S Sink 6 | Black | 6.0ips | 80ft | 210gr | 40ft. | 6.0ips. |