Scientific Anglers Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line

Designed with durability and long-lasting performance, Scientific Anglers’ Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line is a reliable choice for most freshwater applications. Pairing Scientific Anglers’ AST Plus slickness additive with a double taper design and braided multifilament core allows this line to shoot effortlessly while providing a taper that’s equally at home presenting dry flies over finicky fish as it is shooting through the guides of a classic ninety-year-old rod. One of the toughest lines on the market, the Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line is an excellent choice for those who are looking to delicately send dry flies and nymphs long distances. 

Features

AST Plus, Improved Dry Tip, and Tactile Reference Point- When they were building their Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line, Scientific Anglers didn’t cut a single corner. Packed with helpful technologies, this line is made to last and is one you’ll enjoy casting for years. Starting off with their AST (Advanced Shooting Technology) Plus, Scientific Anglers picks up where the AST technology left off and makes this line up to 50% slicker than those with the standard AST Technology. Not only does the AST Plus increase slickness, but it’s also 200% more durable, meaning that this line is in it for the long haul. The fun doesn’t stop here, however, as Scientific Anglers equips this line with their Improved Dry Tip technology, which is a unique blend of microballoons that keeps the tip section floating twice as high as standard fly lines. This makes the pickup simple while reducing sections of drag to ensure you’re always getting a clean hookset. Finally, for those times when bugs are carpeting the surface, SA gives this line a Tactical Reference Point. This is a non-embossed section where the end of the head meets the running line; this makes it easy to find the exact transition point no matter how heavily the fish are rising in front of you.

Uses

Dry Flies and Nymphs - Scientific Anglers made their Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line as an excellent tool for long casts with small to medium dry flies and nymphs. Perfect for those delicate presentations on both small and large water systems, this double taper fly line casts well and gracefully drops your flies on the surface. From early morning trico spinner clouds to an after-work nymphing session on your favorite run of pocket water, this is a line that you can turn to for it all. 

Temp

Cold/Moderate - The Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line was designed for cold to moderate water temperatures. This means that it’s an excellent tool for pursuing water packed with trout, but should you find yourself in a warmwater situation, you’ll notice that it begins to limpen up.

Taper/Weight

Double Taper - The Amplitude Double Taper Fly Line is designed with a true double taper. Scientific Anglers built this line with a belly length ranging from 70.5’ to 78.5’ (lower weight lines will have a longer belly) and a short front and rear taper. This makes the line excel when roll casting or when you need to quickly pick up your line to make another cast. The Amplitude Double Taper is also a line that complements glass rods and classic builds like no other.

More Info 

Best for: Freshwater, Trout

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