Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line
The Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper is overweighted by two line weights to power through heavy bass flies and streamers with authority. While designed for bass, this aggressive taper excels for Great Lakes anglers throwing large stoneflies, sculpins, and streamers for steelhead and salmon in heavy water conditions.
9 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape, 3 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line used for?
Scientific Anglers's fly line is set up for spinners & spoons, and swinging flies targeting smallmouth, largemouth, steelhead. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line work for?
This fly line is curated for smallmouth, largemouth, steelhead, salmon. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for smallmouth and the rest.
Where do I buy the Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $79.95. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
9 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape, 3 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + Designed specifically for throwing large, air-resistant dry flies and streamers for bass in rivers, lakes, and ponds
- + Overweighted by two line sizes to assist in loading rods and turning over heavy rigs; use designated line weight for your rod
- + Extended rear taper for line control and mending ability
- + Ideal line for boat or wade fishing
- + Features a specialized warm-weather coating for fishing in high temperatures
Specifications
- Brand Name
- Scientific Anglers
- Manufacturer
- Scientific Anglers
- UPC
- 840309132244
- Item Length
- 13 Inches
- Item Type Name
- fishing-line
- Included Components
- item
- Item Weight
- 0.2 Pounds
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Contact Manufacturer
- Best Sellers Rank
- #179,478 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #104 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B07JJ1Z95J
- Customer Reviews
- 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (60)...
- Material Type
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Strand Type
- braided multifilament
- Fishing Line Type
- Mastery Bass Bug Freshwater Fly Line
- Breaking Strength
- 40 Pounds
- Line Weight
- WF-8-F
- Color
- Frog Green
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