Fly line design is comprised of two elements: the shape, or taper, of the line, and the materials used to construct the line. Great fly line design is finding the optimal balance of these two elements for specific fly fishing applications. That's what Scientific Anglers™ lines do better than all others.

Before reviewing our tapers, take a moment to see the crucial role chemistry plays in the construction of our lines. In our 3M labs we have the resources and storied experience to create a higher level of performance - the kind that truly makes a difference on the water. Understanding the function of the line core and line coating will help you understand how fly line works and how we can modify these two components to make our lines perform better for specific fly fishing applications.

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