Scientific Anglers SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity Fly Line
- Fly Line
- 5 lb
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Braided
- Better rated than 78%
A general purpose freshwater taper built half-size heavy for fast-action rods, aimed at anglers who want one line to cover several species rather than a specialist setup.
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How it ranks among the 18 fly line we track
4.7★ across 113 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
113 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Built as a general purpose freshwater taper, the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity carries an AST Plus slickness coating and a half-size heavy, extended-head design meant to load fast-action rods.
Scientific Anglers markets this as a do-everything freshwater taper rather than a specialist line, suited to species from trout and panfish up to steelhead and salmon. The half-size heavy build is meant to load fast-action rods more readily than a standard-weight line would. No reviews are attached to this listing, so real-world casting feel cannot be confirmed here.
- AST Plus coating for reduced guide friction
- General purpose taper for trout, bass, panfish, salmon, and more
- Half-size heavy build for fast-action rods
- Extended head length for distance and mending
Who it's for
Fits freshwater fly anglers who want one line to cover trout, bass, panfish, and larger species like steelhead or salmon on a fast-action rod. Anglers who fish saltwater primarily or need a line matched exactly to standard weight ratings may want a different taper.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Extended head length aids distance casting and line mending
- Half-size heavy taper loads fast-action rods quickly
- Works across dry flies, nymphs, and streamers per the listing
- No customer reviews available to confirm real-world casting feel
- Half-size heavy build may overload slower or medium-action rods
Performance notes
The AST Plus additive is a slickness treatment applied to the line's coating, intended to cut friction through the rod guides for smoother shooting on longer casts. Because the line is built a half-size heavy, it loads fast-action rods faster than a line matched to standard weight, a tradeoff on a slower or medium-action rod. The extended head length is meant to aid mending once line is out on the water.
Specifications
| Brand | Scientific |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Line Weight | 5 lb |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Color | Bamboo/Buckskin/Camo |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 Amplitude Freshwater Infinity Fly Line |
| Other details | |
| Fishing Line Type | Amplitude Freshwater Infinity Fly Line |
| Strand Type | Braided |
| Breaking Strength | 40 Pounds |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Anglers SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity Fly LineThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 113 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Scientific fly line
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What species is the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity line designed for?
Scientific Anglers markets it as a general purpose freshwater taper for trout, grayling, panfish, bass, carp, steelhead, salmon, and pike.
Will this line work on a medium-action rod?
It is built a half-size heavy to load fast-action rods quickly, so it may overload a slower or medium-action rod.
What is AST Plus?
It is Scientific Anglers' slickness additive applied to the line coating, meant to reduce friction through the guides for smoother shooting.