The Scientific Anglers Stillwater Float Fly Line is a full floating lake line for fishing flies at or near the surface. It also carries an indicator rig. It pairs SA’s AST Plus coating with a head built two line weights heavy. It suits the stillwater trout angler who fishes multi-fly rigs on long leaders.

Best For

Indicator Fishing – The full floating line holds an indicator rig on top while nymphs hang below it. It is the line in the Stillwater series for suspending flies at a set depth.

Surface and Near-Surface Flies – With no sinking section, the whole line stays on top. Flies fished on a floating leader stay at or just under the surface.

Temperature / Conditions

SA rates the Stillwater series for cold to moderate fresh water. It is a lake and pond line for trout.

Taper / Weight / Design

The Stillwater Float is a weight-forward line with a 45′ head and a 100′ total length. SA overweights it by two line weights to carry multiple flies and long leaders and to make longer casts. The first 30′ of the 5-weight weighs 185gr, the weight of a standard 7-weight. It comes in 5 through 8 weight.

Features

AST Plus – SA mixes its AST Plus slickness additive into the coating. The slicker surface shoots farther and holds up longer than a standard coating.

SA Line ID – The line is printed with “SA STLLWTR WF X F” (X is the line weight). You can tell spools apart at a glance.

Welded Loops – Welded loops make leader and backing connections quick.

More Info

• Best for: Stillwater trout, indicator rigs, flies at or near the surface
• Sink Rate: Full floating
• Temperature: Cold to moderate
• Taper: Weight forward, 45′ head, 100′ total length
• Weight: Two sizes heavy
• Loops: Welded loops
• Head weight: 5wt 280gr, 6wt 320gr, 7wt 365gr, 8wt 425gr
• Grain weight, first 30′: 5wt 185gr, 6wt 210gr, 7wt 240gr, 8wt 280gr
• Color: Grass/Willow/Buckskin