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$34.98The Story
When the hunt for striped bass calls for power, precision, and unparalleled line performance, the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Striper Fly Line answers. Engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of striper fishing, this line combines a potent taper with cutting-edge smooth technology to deliver large flies with authority and withstand the harsh saltwater environment. Whether you're casting from rocky shorelines, expansive flats, or a boat deck in choppy seas, this line is built for anglers dedicated to pursuing one of the coast's most prized gamefish.
Features
AST Plus Slickness Additive - This proprietary coating technology from Scientific Anglers provides exceptional shooting ability and increased durability. AST Plus is integrated into the line, not just a topcoat, meaning it lasts significantly longer. This results in noticeably longer casts with less effort, improved line floatation (on floating versions), and superior resistance to dirt, algae, and grime, keeping your line cleaner and performing better, cast after cast.
Amplitude Smooth Technology - While some lines rely on texture for performance, the Amplitude Smooth series offers a traditional, ultra-smooth finish. This provides a quieter presentation through the guides and a familiar feel in hand, all while benefiting from the incredible slickness of AST Plus. The smooth surface is also exceptionally durable, resisting cracking and wear, making it ideal for rugged coastal environments.
Powerful Striper-Specific Taper - Designed with a potent head, this line has the muscle to turn over large, air-resistant striper flies, including big deceivers, bulky squid patterns, and heavy clousers. The taper facilitates quick rod loading for accurate short to medium casts, yet possesses the power to punch out long distances, even into coastal winds, ensuring your fly gets to where the fish are.
Uses
Targeting Striped Bass and Coastal Predators - The Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Striper line is purpose-built for pursuing striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and other formidable inshore species. Its design excels at delivering the larger flies typically required to entice these predators, whether you're fishing rips, estuaries, beaches, or back bays.
The line's ability to load modern fast-action rods efficiently and shoot long lengths of running line helps cover more water, a critical factor when searching for active fish. Imagine presenting a bulky fly to a surface blitz just out of reach with other lines; the Amplitude Smooth Striper's taper and slickness provide that extra distance and turnover power. It's equally adept at making quick, accurate casts to fish spotted cruising shallow flats or holding tight to structure.
Temperature / Conditions
This line is optimized for temperate to cool saltwater environments, the primary habitat for striped bass along the Atlantic coast and other similar regions. It maintains its performance characteristics across a broad range of temperatures typically encountered during the striper season, from cool spring mornings to warmer summer days. The coating is designed to remain supple and resist memory in cooler water, ensuring smooth casting and line management.
Taper / Weight / Design
The Amplitude Smooth Striper line features a moderate head length with a powerful front taper, designed to transfer energy efficiently for turning over large and wind-resistant flies. This front-loaded design helps to quickly load the rod, making it easier to cast with fewer false casts, which is particularly advantageous when sight fishing or casting from a boat. The running line is thin and slick for maximum shootability. Available in line weights appropriate for typical striper setups (e.g., 8wt through 12wt), it ensures you can match the line to your rod and the size of flies you intend to throw.
More Info
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Best for: Striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, jack crevalle, and other coastal gamefish
- Loops: Welded loops on both the front and rear for quick and easy rigging of leaders and connection to backing.
- Sinking/Floating: Available in various densities including Full Floating, Intermediate, and Sink Tip configurations to cover different depths and fishing scenarios.
Details & Craftsmanship
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Description
When the hunt for striped bass calls for power, precision, and unparalleled line performance, the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Striper Fly Line answers. Engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of striper fishing, this line combines a potent taper with cutting-edge smooth technology to deliver large flies with authority and withstand the harsh saltwater environment. Whether you're casting from rocky shorelines, expansive flats, or a boat deck in choppy seas, this line is built for anglers dedicated to pursuing one of the coast's most prized gamefish.
Features
AST Plus Slickness Additive - This proprietary coating technology from Scientific Anglers provides exceptional shooting ability and increased durability. AST Plus is integrated into the line, not just a topcoat, meaning it lasts significantly longer. This results in noticeably longer casts with less effort, improved line floatation (on floating versions), and superior resistance to dirt, algae, and grime, keeping your line cleaner and performing better, cast after cast.
Amplitude Smooth Technology - While some lines rely on texture for performance, the Amplitude Smooth series offers a traditional, ultra-smooth finish. This provides a quieter presentation through the guides and a familiar feel in hand, all while benefiting from the incredible slickness of AST Plus. The smooth surface is also exceptionally durable, resisting cracking and wear, making it ideal for rugged coastal environments.
Powerful Striper-Specific Taper - Designed with a potent head, this line has the muscle to turn over large, air-resistant striper flies, including big deceivers, bulky squid patterns, and heavy clousers. The taper facilitates quick rod loading for accurate short to medium casts, yet possesses the power to punch out long distances, even into coastal winds, ensuring your fly gets to where the fish are.
Uses
Targeting Striped Bass and Coastal Predators - The Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Striper line is purpose-built for pursuing striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and other formidable inshore species. Its design excels at delivering the larger flies typically required to entice these predators, whether you're fishing rips, estuaries, beaches, or back bays.
The line's ability to load modern fast-action rods efficiently and shoot long lengths of running line helps cover more water, a critical factor when searching for active fish. Imagine presenting a bulky fly to a surface blitz just out of reach with other lines; the Amplitude Smooth Striper's taper and slickness provide that extra distance and turnover power. It's equally adept at making quick, accurate casts to fish spotted cruising shallow flats or holding tight to structure.
Temperature / Conditions
This line is optimized for temperate to cool saltwater environments, the primary habitat for striped bass along the Atlantic coast and other similar regions. It maintains its performance characteristics across a broad range of temperatures typically encountered during the striper season, from cool spring mornings to warmer summer days. The coating is designed to remain supple and resist memory in cooler water, ensuring smooth casting and line management.
Taper / Weight / Design
The Amplitude Smooth Striper line features a moderate head length with a powerful front taper, designed to transfer energy efficiently for turning over large and wind-resistant flies. This front-loaded design helps to quickly load the rod, making it easier to cast with fewer false casts, which is particularly advantageous when sight fishing or casting from a boat. The running line is thin and slick for maximum shootability. Available in line weights appropriate for typical striper setups (e.g., 8wt through 12wt), it ensures you can match the line to your rod and the size of flies you intend to throw.
More Info
-
Best for: Striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, jack crevalle, and other coastal gamefish
- Loops: Welded loops on both the front and rear for quick and easy rigging of leaders and connection to backing.
- Sinking/Floating: Available in various densities including Full Floating, Intermediate, and Sink Tip configurations to cover different depths and fishing scenarios.
