Scientific Anglers Skagit Short Float
The Scientific Anglers Skagit Short Float is specifically designed for Great Lakes steelhead anglers using shorter spey rods or wading deep pools. This compact head excels when paired with sink tips for swinging flies through steelhead lies, featuring a high-contrast sighter to optimize overhang distance.
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 Skagit Short Float used for?
Scientific Anglers's spey head is set up for spey & two-hand, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, salmon, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Scientific Anglers Skagit Short Float work for?
This spey head is curated for steelhead, salmon, trout. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Scientific Anglers Skagit Short Float?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $59.95. 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
- + Shorter head length for use with short spey rods or when wading deep
- + Designed to be used with sink tips for targeting steelhead and salmon
- + High contrast sighter at the rear of the head identifies the perfect overhang
- + Braided multifilament core
- + SA SKAGIT SHORT ### GR F – (### = grain weight)
Specifications
- Brand Name
- Scientific Anglers
- Manufacturer
- Scientific Anglers
- UPC
- 840309147828
- Item Length
- 13 Inches
- Included Components
- Fly Line
- Item Weight
- 3.2 ounces
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- 2 Year Manufacturer
- Best Sellers Rank
- #456,353 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #328 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B0FM9YM5WD
- Customer Reviews
- 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (1)...
- Material Type
- Polypropylene
- Strand Type
- Braided
- Fishing Line Type
- Fly
- Breaking Strength
- 40 Pounds
- Line Weight
- 420 GR
- Color
- Gry Black/Mist Grn
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