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Sinking Tip Fly Lines

Mastery Series Saltwater Lines

Bluewater Express

Rapid Sinking Tip Fly Line

Applications:

  • Fast-sinking with big power to handle large flies
  • Intermediate running line goes deep and stays deep to keep flies in the strike zone
  • Formulated for better shooting and longer casts
  • A one-piece alternative to shooting line/shooting head
  • Stiff Tropi-Core design minimizes tangles
  • Extra-strong 65 lb. core for tuna and big game fish

Sink Rates:

  • 8.5 ips (500 gr.), 9.0 ips (600 gr.), 9.5 ips (700 gr.)

Taper characteristics:

  • Optimum diameter running line for increased durability and reduced tangling

Core:

  • Super-strong braided monofilament nylon, built with 3M Tropi-Core technology, for reduced tangling, better shooting, and superior overall performance in warmer saltwater environments
  • The strength to outmuscle big fish

Coating:

  • Saltwater blend of 3M PVC formulated with patented AST – Advanced Shooting Technology – floating line and Mastery Series sinking-line technology
  • Graduated-density between sinking tip and floating section allows straighter fishing, enhanced sensitivity, better strike detection, and easier hook setting

Colors:

Dark Gray Teal
Dark Gray/Teal (500)

Dark Gray Magenta
Dark Gray/Magenta (600)

Dark Gray Yellow
Dark Gray/Yellow (700)

Delivery: Strong

Stiffness: Moderate

Matching Leader:
Mastery Series Fluorocarbon

Rod Weight Guide:

  • Grain: 500/Rod: 12-14
  • Grain: 600/Rod: 13-15
  • Grain: 700/Rod: 14-15

Download an INFORMATION
BULLETIN
(PDF 194K) for this product.

Streamer Express

Rapid Sinking Tip Fly Line

Applications:

  • Ideal for fishing streamers
  • Delivers flies deep – fast
  • Small-diameter running line helps keep line deep throughout the retrieve

Sink Rates:

  • 5.5-8.0 ips

Taper characteristics:

  • 30' tapered sinking head for easier casting
  • Optimum diameter running line for increased durability and reduced tangling

Core:

  • Single strand monofilament nylon

Coating:

  • Exclusive blend of 3M PVC formulated with patented AST – Advanced Shooting Technology – and industry-leading Mastery Series sinking-line technology
  • Graduated-density between sinking tip and handling section allows smoother casting and straighter fishing for more natural drifts, enhanced sensitivity, better strike detection, and easier hook setting

Colors:

Dark Gray Yellow
Dark Gray/Yellow (200)

Dark Gray Surf
Dark Gray/Surf (250)

Dark Gray Green
Dark Gray/Green (300)

Dark Gray Orange
Dark Gray/Orange (350)

Dark Gray Blue
Dark Gray/Blue (400)

Dark Gray Red
Dark Gray/Red (450)

Delivery: Strong

Stiffness: Moderate

Matching Leader:
Mastery Series Fluorocarbon

Rod Weight Guide:

  • Grain: 200/Rod: 6-7
  • Grain: 250/Rod: 7-8
  • Grain: 300/Rod: 8-9
  • Grain: 350/Rod: 9-10
  • Grain: 400/Rod: 9-12
  • Grain: 450/Rod: 10-13

Download an INFORMATION
BULLETIN
(PDF 567K) for this product.