For the budget-conscious angler, Scientific Anglers Frequency Fly Lines are an unexpected surprise. With both floating and sinking models, Frequency Fly Lines are at home in wide range of fishing situations. With both AST and Welded Loops, assorted taper configurations and formulations give maximum versatility at a minimum price point.
Frequency Fly Lines simplify line selection for beginner anglers and the casual enthusiast. For the trout angler, Trout and Double Taper lines are true to line weight, giving excellent line control and fly presentation on slower-action rods. The Boost Line quickly loads faster-action rods. It serves a multi-purpose role and will handle streamers, nymph rigs with split shot, and indicators, as well as air-resistant dries.
The Magnum Line is at home on waters just about anywhere. With an aggressive front taper, it will turn over split shot rigs, carry large flies, and can be pushed into the wind. This line will do it all- bass, trout, and even light saltwater. The Magnum Glow Line lights up the dark for the serious night angler. The Frequency Saltwater Line hits heavier line weights and can be used both on and off the flats.
These lines also perform below the surface with three sinking models. The Frequency Intermediate Line takes your fly below the chop and works in a variety of stillwater applications. Frequency Sink Tip Lines fish effectively below the surface in moving water. Frequency Full Sink Lines are found in two sink rates to carry flies where the big ones swim.
You think your floating line isn’t floating as well as it used to do, or isn’t as slick as it used to be? The reasons and the ways to fix this are probably pretty simple.
Lines float because they are lighter than water, and because they are hydrophobic; they repel water. For lines to float their best, both of these features need to be working. The density of your line won’t change, it won’t absorb water and become waterlogged and sink, but if it gets dirty it won’t repel the water well and it will float lower in the surface tension and may get pulled under now and then. The key to good flotation is keeping your lines clean so the hydrophobic surface works.
Cleaning with soap and water on a cloth removes most of the dirt, but cleaning pads work even better. Properly cleaned, your lines will float better, cast better and last longer, certainly a good trade-off for a couple of minutes of line maintenance.
To use the cleaning pad, pinch the pad over the line so that the abrasive, non-foam side touches the line. Pull the fly line through the pad under some tension. Repeat this process until some of the fly line color is visible on the pad.
Clean your lines every 2-3 outings, or anytime you think dirt is hindering their performance. The cleaning pads are easy to carry in your vest or tackle bag and can be used anytime, wet or dry.
Note that flyline dressing can be used to reduce friction during competition- or practice casting scenarios, but we don’t recommend it for fishing.
