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$52.48The Story
Unlock the secret to fooling the most discerning trout with the Scientific Anglers Magnitude Smooth Trout Expert Clear Tip Floating Line. Engineered for stealth and precision, this line features a virtually invisible clear tip, giving you the edge in crystal-clear waters where wary fish scrutinize every presentation. It's the ideal tool for technical anglers who demand pinpoint accuracy and delicate fly delivery, especially when targeting spooky trout in challenging spring creeks, tailwaters, or gin-clear stillwaters.
Features
Stealthy Clear Floating Tip - The integrated 5-foot clear floating tip section offers exceptional stealth by reducing line visibility near the fly. This critical feature allows for a more natural presentation, significantly decreasing the chances of spooking fish, especially in low, clear water or when presenting flies to surface-feeding trout that are easily alarmed by opaque line tips.
AST Plus Slickness Additive - Scientific Anglers' proprietary AST Plus technology is integrated directly into the line's coating, creating a super-slick surface that repels dirt, algae, and other debris. This results in significantly improved line shootability for longer casts with less effort, enhanced floatation that keeps the line riding high, and increased durability for a longer-lasting, high-performance line.
Magnitude Smooth Coating - The Magnitude Smooth coating provides a supple, quiet line that glides effortlessly through rod guides. This smoothness translates to reduced friction for increased casting distance and stealthier presentations, as the line makes minimal noise when shooting or being retrieved. It also offers excellent handling and memory reduction, even in cooler conditions.
Improved Dry Tip Technology - This line incorporates advanced chemistry in the tip section to ensure it floats higher and longer than standard floating lines. This feature is crucial for maintaining a drag-free drift with dry flies, improving strike detection, and making mending easier and more effective.
Uses
Technical Dry Fly Fishing - This line excels in presenting dry flies with delicacy and precision. The clear tip allows anglers to approach wary trout more closely without detection, while the taper ensures accurate casts and gentle landings of small to medium-sized dry flies. It's perfect for matching hatches on smooth currents where fish have ample time to inspect your offering.
Nymphing and Emerger Presentations - While primarily a dry fly line, the stealthy clear tip and sensitive nature of the Magnitude Smooth Trout Expert also make it effective for presenting nymphs and emergers, particularly when fishing shallow riffles or clear runs. The line's ability to float high allows for easy mending and strike detection when using subtle indicator techniques or fishing unweighted patterns just beneath the surface.
Temperature / Conditions
The Scientific Anglers Magnitude Smooth Trout Expert Clear Tip Floating Line is designed for optimal performance in temperate and cold-water trout fishing environments. Its coating remains supple and memory-free in cooler air and water temperatures, ensuring consistent casting and handling characteristics throughout typical trout fishing seasons.
Taper / Weight / Design
This line features Scientific Anglers' "Trout Expert" taper, a sophisticated compound design specifically engineered for versatile trout fishing. The forward-biased weight distribution provides enough power to turn over longer leaders and cast a range of fly sizes, from tiny tricos to larger terrestrials, even in moderate wind. The refined front taper ensures delicate presentations at close to medium ranges, while the longer head length offers excellent loop stability and control for reaching distant targets. This design facilitates both short, accurate casts in tight quarters and longer, controlled deliveries on larger waters.
More Info
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Best for: Trout, delicate dry fly presentations, clear water, wary fish
- Loops: Front and rear welded loops for quick and easy rigging
- Sinking/Floating: Floating line with a 5-foot clear floating tip
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Unlock the secret to fooling the most discerning trout with the Scientific Anglers Magnitude Smooth Trout Expert Clear Tip Floating Line. Engineered for stealth and precision, this line features a virtually invisible clear tip, giving you the edge in crystal-clear waters where wary fish scrutinize every presentation. It's the ideal tool for technical anglers who demand pinpoint accuracy and delicate fly delivery, especially when targeting spooky trout in challenging spring creeks, tailwaters, or gin-clear stillwaters.
Features
Stealthy Clear Floating Tip - The integrated 5-foot clear floating tip section offers exceptional stealth by reducing line visibility near the fly. This critical feature allows for a more natural presentation, significantly decreasing the chances of spooking fish, especially in low, clear water or when presenting flies to surface-feeding trout that are easily alarmed by opaque line tips.
AST Plus Slickness Additive - Scientific Anglers' proprietary AST Plus technology is integrated directly into the line's coating, creating a super-slick surface that repels dirt, algae, and other debris. This results in significantly improved line shootability for longer casts with less effort, enhanced floatation that keeps the line riding high, and increased durability for a longer-lasting, high-performance line.
Magnitude Smooth Coating - The Magnitude Smooth coating provides a supple, quiet line that glides effortlessly through rod guides. This smoothness translates to reduced friction for increased casting distance and stealthier presentations, as the line makes minimal noise when shooting or being retrieved. It also offers excellent handling and memory reduction, even in cooler conditions.
Improved Dry Tip Technology - This line incorporates advanced chemistry in the tip section to ensure it floats higher and longer than standard floating lines. This feature is crucial for maintaining a drag-free drift with dry flies, improving strike detection, and making mending easier and more effective.
Uses
Technical Dry Fly Fishing - This line excels in presenting dry flies with delicacy and precision. The clear tip allows anglers to approach wary trout more closely without detection, while the taper ensures accurate casts and gentle landings of small to medium-sized dry flies. It's perfect for matching hatches on smooth currents where fish have ample time to inspect your offering.
Nymphing and Emerger Presentations - While primarily a dry fly line, the stealthy clear tip and sensitive nature of the Magnitude Smooth Trout Expert also make it effective for presenting nymphs and emergers, particularly when fishing shallow riffles or clear runs. The line's ability to float high allows for easy mending and strike detection when using subtle indicator techniques or fishing unweighted patterns just beneath the surface.
Temperature / Conditions
The Scientific Anglers Magnitude Smooth Trout Expert Clear Tip Floating Line is designed for optimal performance in temperate and cold-water trout fishing environments. Its coating remains supple and memory-free in cooler air and water temperatures, ensuring consistent casting and handling characteristics throughout typical trout fishing seasons.
Taper / Weight / Design
This line features Scientific Anglers' "Trout Expert" taper, a sophisticated compound design specifically engineered for versatile trout fishing. The forward-biased weight distribution provides enough power to turn over longer leaders and cast a range of fly sizes, from tiny tricos to larger terrestrials, even in moderate wind. The refined front taper ensures delicate presentations at close to medium ranges, while the longer head length offers excellent loop stability and control for reaching distant targets. This design facilitates both short, accurate casts in tight quarters and longer, controlled deliveries on larger waters.
More Info
-
Best for: Trout, delicate dry fly presentations, clear water, wary fish
- Loops: Front and rear welded loops for quick and easy rigging
- Sinking/Floating: Floating line with a 5-foot clear floating tip
