Scientific Anglers Sonar Titan Pelagic Max Sink Fly Line

Tuna deep under the boat chasing bunker in New England, kingfish crushing sardines, dredged up dorado from a deep channel, pulling amberjack off of a shipwreck,  no matter what pelagic situation you find yourself in, SA’s Sonar Titan Pelagic Line has you ready for it. Combining a super compact and aggressive 23’ head with an intermediate running line and fast Sink 6 head, this line cuts through tough ocean current and gets your fly down quickly, and with SA’s 65-lb Core tech, you have all of the strength and pulling power you need to stop serious predators. Available in a 500- and 700-grain option, this line accommodates all of your big game rods, from 11 to 15 weight, providing all of the versatility needed to explore a range of bluewater fisheries. 

Features

SA Line ID, AST Plus, Tropi-Core, Sonar Sinking Technology, 65-lb Core - Few situations demand the amount of tackle that an offshore fly fishing trip warrants, and with SA’s Line ID, it’s never been easier to tell your lines apart. Line ID is an identification system at the tip 1’-2’ of the line that quickly tells you what line you’ve got in your hand. 

You’ve found yourself surrounded by blitzing tuna–blitzing, but skittish–you’ve got your fluorocarbon leader perfectly tied, you’ve made the right fly choice, but the boat can’t get closer than about 80 feet from the melee without disintegrating the blitz. Thankfully, SA’s AST Plus is here to help you squeeze every inch out of your cast and hit that target to go tight almost a fly line’s length away. AST Plus is SA’s new formulation of their patented dry-slick technology that’s 50% slicker than their previous formula and up to 200% more durable than other lines on the market. A solid addition, AST Plus makes your line, last longer and shoot further. 

When you’re fishing in hundreds of feet of water, getting down deep is crucial to success, with SA’s Sonar Sinking Technology, your fly will immediately cut through the surface as soon as your cast lands. Whether you’re counting down to get deep or stripping just under the surface, this technology ensures that your fly is quickly getting in the strike zone and staying there. Sonar utilizes a proprietary tungsten formula combined with a unique taper to get your flies down at the right speed and maximize time in the sweet spot during your retrieve. 

Offshore fly fishing often brings warm water and some of the toughest fish on the planet.  SA equips their Sonar Pelagic Line for both the fish and their habitat with their Tropic-Core and 65-lb Core technology. Tropic-Core adds durability while preventing your line from going limp or failing in hot water or an even hotter boat deck. SA’s 65-lb Core sports an extremely tough tensile strength of 65lbs, allowing you to put the heat to a fish at those crucial points of the fight. 

Uses

Streamers -With its powerful taper and quick sink rate, this line is designed for throwing any streamer out there. Whether you’re chucking heavy Half and Halfs or something lighter like a Beast Fleye, this line delivers them all with ease.  

Temp

Tropical - Let’s face it, fishing the bluewater is synonymous with warm water, and whether you’re drifting the Gulf Stream for sharks or working bunker patterns in Long Island at the peak of summer, you need a line that can stand up to hot water and hotter boat decks. SA designed the Sonar Titan Pelagic line for these warm to tropical water situations. 

Taper/Weight

More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - The Sonar Titan Pelagic Line has a very aggressive taper. This compact head comes in at just 23’ with a 500 and 700-grain weight option. This compact and powerful taper loads short fast-action rods used in the bluewater while ensuring excellent turnover and the ability to throw flies of any size and weight. This taper is a true workhorse for those times when you’re pursuing fish that have the ability to break tackle. 

More Info 

Best for: Saltwater, Offshore, Giant Trevally, Billfish, Tuna, Shark

Sinking/Floating: Intermediate Running Line w/ Sink 6 Head 6+” ips)

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide