Scientific Anglers Shooting Lines and Tapers

Scientific Anglers offers a range of shooting heads and running lines to suit situations where maximum distance or depth, or just easy interchangeability are required.
Textured Shooting Line 0.32"/0.35"

The ultimate in long-distance casting. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Large 8-inch loop for quick shooting head changes
- Shooting Texture delivers longer casts without abrasion
- Braided multifilament core with hard PVC coating
- 20 LB – .032″ – Optic Green/Chartreuse
- 25 LB – .035″ – Orange/Yellow
- SA ID - SA TXT SL ### (### = diameter)
Strength |
Diameter |
Total length |
20lb |
.032" |
120.0' |
25lb |
.035" |
120.0' |
Absolute Flat Mono Shooting Line

Monofilament shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Rectangular profile reduces line twist and increases grip in fingers
- Hardness is tailored per size for optimal shooting with low memory in any condition
- Vibrant colors that are easily tracked at distance
- 30m spools
Strength |
Diameter |
Colour |
25lb |
.017" |
Yellow |
35lb |
.019" |
Orange |
42lb |
.022" |
Chartreuse |
50lb |
.025" |
Optic Green |
Floating Monocore Shooting Line
Floating shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Perfect shooting line for Skagit or Scandi Spey heads
- For exceptional casting distance
- Features the ST+ slickness additive
- Minimal-friction design delivers high speeds and long distances
- Easier handling with fewer tangles
- Single-strand monofilament core
- Colour: Light yellow
Strength |
Diameter |
Total length |
25lb |
.030" |
120.0' |
Freshwater Floating Shooting Line
Floating shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- For exceptional casting distance
- Advanced Shooting Technology freshwater line
- Minimal-friction design delivers high speeds and long distances
- Easier handling with fewer tangles
- Braided multifilament core
- 20lb – Orange
- 30lb – Mist Green
Strength |
Diameter |
Total length |
20lb |
.031" |
100.0' |
30lb |
.038" |
100.0' |
Floating Braided Polyethylene Mono Shooting Line
Floating shooting line. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Exceptional casting distance with minimal tangling
- Great for using in the surf
- Floating braided polyethylene monofilament for maximum distance
- Colour: Orange
Strength |
Diameter |
Total length |
29lb |
.032" |
125.0' |
Intermediate Sinking Shooting Line
Intermediate sinking shooting line for deep presentations. Simply attach the shooting head of your choice.
Features:
- Easy-casting intermediate line
- For all weather conditions
- Keeps flies deep
- Sink Rate: 1.5 inches per second
- Minimal-friction design delivers high speed, high performance and long distance excellence
- Single-strand monofilament core
- Colour: Surf
Strength |
Diameter |
Total length |
25lb |
.030" |
100.0' |
Sinking Shooting Taper

Shooting head in a range of sink rates. Simply attach the running line of your choice.
Features:
- Sinking shooting taper in a variety of densities
- Sink rates available:
- Intermediate = 1.5 inches per second (light green colour)
- Sink 4 = 3.5-4.5 inches per second (grey colour)
- Sink 6 = 5.5-6.5 inches per second (dark greay colour)
- Intermediate density features braided multifilament core
- Sink 4 and Sink 6 densities feature monofilament core
- Braided loop connector included
Line weight |
Sink rates |
Total length |
ST6S |
S4, S6 |
30.0' |
ST7S |
Int, S4, S6 |
30.0' |
ST8S |
Int, S4, S6 |
30.0' |
ST9S |
Int, S4, S6 |
30.0' |
ST10S |
Int, S4, S6 |
30.0' |
Deep Water Express Shooting Head

The ultimate heavy-duty sinking shooting head. For offshore big-game species. Simply attach the running line of your choice.
Features:
- Fast-sinking shooting taper
- Quickly gets a fly 20’ or deeper
- Use full length or cut to match rod
- Tapered to promote good turnover at long range
- Sink rate: 7–10 inches per second
- Braided multifilament core
- Colour: Black
Grain weight |
Total Length |
Rod Weights |
850 |
30.0' |
14 + |