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Mend Your Line

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New Superflo

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Polyleader+

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AirfloTech

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Freshwater

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People

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Saltwater

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Two Hand

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Stillwater

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Specialty

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Polyleaders

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Softgoods

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Taper Specs

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Two Hand Specs

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Isn’t it time you mend your

For nearly 70 years, the majority of fly lines have been made from PVC – a naturally rigid plastic that requires the use of plasticizers to begins breaking down - leaching plasticizers into the environment and contaminating you and the waters you fish. Once it has shed lethal, bioaccumulating toxins. Consequently, it’s virtually impossible to safely recycle a PVC line. All of which is why Airflo never uses PVC.

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line?

make PVC lines functional. These plasticizers are anything but a permanent part of a PVC line. You see, from the minute it’s made, a PVC line enough of these, it becomes prone to cracking, even failure. If that’s not enough, as it decomposes, PVC is known to release Dioxins - a group of Instead, our lines are made from Polyurethane - an inert, stable, fully recyclable material that requires no plasticizers and lasts far longer than PVC.

PVC FREE SINCE 1984

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Superflo Universal Taper

Superflo Universal Taper - $100

(WF3 - WF9)

Who says the proverbial jack of all trades is always a master of none? This line does it all - and beautifully so, at that. With a taper born from hundreds upon hundreds of hours of testing on literally dozens of different rods, the Universal Taper serves the dry fly angler, nymph fisherman and streamer chucker - all with equal mastery. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

HEAD LENGTH - 39’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

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12’ HAUL ZONE

39’ RUNNING LINE

Superflo Tactical Taper - $100

12’ 4’ REAR TAPER REAR BELLY

15’ BELLY

8’ FRONT TAPER

(WF2 - WF6)

Some fish are afraid of their own shadow. Others have seen every fly known to man. So when you’re up against the absolute pickiest of eaters, it’s time to get tactical. With a delicate front taper and extended rear taper, the Tactical Taper delivers the gentlest presentations you could ever imagine - even at long range. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

34’ RUNNING LINE

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

10’ HAUL ZONE

10’ REAR TAPER

16’ BELLY

20’ FRONT TAPER

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Superflo Tactical Taper

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All new Superflo New tapers, new production technology, new colors. And a massive amount of R&D. Throw all of that into the blender what do you get? An incredibly high performing series of freshwater lines that outshines any PVC product on the market. No UV degradation. No cracking. And no environmental contamination. In short, none of the drawbacks of PVC. Just a heapin’ helping of Airflo goodness.

F R E S H W A T E R

Superflo Power Taper - $100

(WF3 - WF9)

With an aggressive rear taper, and forward-biased concentration of mass, the Superflo Power Taper is designed to be anything but subtle. Even its coloration packs a punch. Designed specifically for modern, fast action rods, the SPT was created for anglers looking to cast big flies a country mile, straight into a 20 knot wind, using stiff, powerful rods. HEAD LENGTH - 37’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

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41’ RUNNING LINE

12’ HAUL ZONE

11.5’ REAR TAPER

3’ 11.5’ REAR BELLY BELLY TAPER

5’ BELLY

6’ FRONT TAPER

Superflo Power Taper

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New Polyleader+ We’ve built upon our time tested Polyleader by adding a tippet ring and color coding every leader for quick and easy identification. It would have been easy enough to stop there. But our wonderful Welsh designer-diehards would just not let it go. They insisted upon finessing the lengths, tapers and cores of these already damned fine fishing instruments. The result? A leader unlike any you’ve ever fished before. $18

November 1, 2020, two versions of these fine leaders will be available to all our retailers - the 6.5’ Trout and the 8.5’ Trout. Thanks to their ability to turn over exceptionally long tippets, these leaders provide anglers unprecedented versatility and serve a wide range of angling tactics. During 2021, Airflo will bring a full spectrum of Polyleader+ to the market - including leaders specifically designed for Salmon/Steelhead, Bonefish, Bass/Pike, toothy predators and last but not least, light Trout. Each will be available in a wide range of species-specific densities as well.

The new, factory-attached tippet ring makes it easy to attach a wide variety of tippet sizes and lengths while preserving your leader, and significantly increasing its lifespan.

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Anglers will appreciate the color-coded leader loops that make it easy to identify each of our different density leaders.

“Polyleaders have mass without stiffness. And this allows my leader to truly act like an extension of the lineproviding thistledown landings even in impossible conditions. My favorite light trout 8’ floating Polyleader has certainly contributed to the catch of many a picky customer. The new Polyleader+ takes it to the next level.”

- Gareth Jones, Airflo Director of Sales and Marketing

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Thanks to a completely new material formulation, each and every Superflo line moves through the extruder with less resistance than ever. This allows for seamlessly smooth, flawless diameter transitions and the ability to produce some of the thinnest, lightest running line in existence. So anglers can pick up more line and cast it further than ever before.

Fly line compression is a concept rarely discussed by other line manufacturers. But the ability to strategically control and vary the hardness or softness of a line along its entire length hugely impacts the amount of energy required to form a loop and generate line speed. Zone Tech allows us mastery of this key variable, maximizing the performance of every inch of line. The Airflo Ridge - the world’s first textured fly line. Its genius lies in its very inception. You see, unlike most textured lines, the Ridge’s texture actually runs parallel to the line itself. As a result, these remarkable lines maintain suppleness across their length, and produce far less noise and rod guide friction than their competitors. All without compromising shootability.

True,our lines are better for ten good reasons why Total Density Control = Airflo’s unique ability to precisely control and vary a line’s density at any given point. TDC allows us to precisely dictate a line’s buoyancy and/or variable sink rate in “real time” as the line moves through the production system. Consequently, we’re able to develop lines with a wide range of flotation and “sink shapes.” The original low-stretch core. Compared to competitor lines often testing out at 20% -25% stretch, Airflo lines only stretch 6%. And for the angler, this statistic means everything: Improved hooksets, far greater casting control and efficiency, and superior take detection - all ultimately yielding increased angling productivity. Not to mention fun.

We’ve always been PVC free. And with all the benefits of Polyurethane, we’ll never change. More environmentally responsible than PVC. Greater resistance to UV degradation, sunscreen, DEET, fuel and solvents than PVC. No leaching of harmful contaminants. Safely and completely recyclable. In our book, Polyurethane wins, hands down.

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Polyurethane is a true thermoplastic, so it can be semi-liquified (using heat) and fused back together to form the strongest loops in the business. What’s more, Airflo loops seamlessly transition back into the line tip/running lineeliminating the “hinge point” so characteristic of PVC loops. This achillies heel of PVC lines is a common point of failure. Airflo’s Line Marking System is permanently welded into our factory-fitted loops, making it easy for any angler to identify which line and/or tip they’re using. Each label clearly shows the line’s weight and density a benefit of particular value to anglers utilizing our trusted system of two hand tips, heads and running lines. Of particular importance to anglers throwing heavy tips and heads, the FlexiLoop is the connection that actually keeps you connected. No product failure here - thanks to a separate PU sleeve that adds bulletproof structural integrity. The FlexiLoop is the gold standard of loops - particularly in the demanding world of two hand angling.

the planet. But we have they’re better for fishing,too: Yet another benefit of Polyurethane is its natural ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. PU stiffens far less in the cold than PVC and is much less prone to wilting in tropical heat than PVC lines. Consequently, we’re uniquely able to engineer lines suited to the widest of environmental conditions. And again, Polyurethane wins!

PVC FREE SINCE 1984

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The very and dries.

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Freshwater

best lines for streamers, nymphs, Not to mention Planet Earth. Did you know that Airflo actually invented the now ubiquitous welded loop? In 1997, Airflo head of engineering, Richard Wothers discovered one of the many benefits of Polyurethane it can be heat welded back on to itself. And thus, the birth of the welded loop.

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Streamer Max Shovelhead - $100

(280-330 grain)

If your fly doesn’t get down and in the zone within the first couple strips, you’re never getting in the game. But thanks to the Shovelhead’s double weight forward design, the extra heavy head puts you in the zone immediately. TOTAL LENGTH 100’

HEAD LENGTH - 30’ (EXAMPLE 280 GRAINS)

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FRONT TIP 6’

FRONT TAPER 3’

Streamer Float - $90

BELLY 16’

REAR TAPER 5’

RUNNING LINE 70’

(WF5 - WF7)

Streamer guru Kelly Galloup literally wrote the book on how to get big flies to their target and fish them productively. With a short, thick, aggressive front taper and extended body/rear taper, this line is 100% textbook-guaranteed. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

HEAD LENGTH - 38.5’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

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FRONT TAPER 4.5’

REAR TAPER 10’

BELLY 24’

RUNNING LINE 51.5’

Streamer Max Long - $100

(WF6/7 - WF8/9)

The Streamer Max Long features a fast sinking head and intermediate running line. This, plus an extra long head, delivers big flies at distance and keeps them in the feeding zone all the way back to the boat. TOTAL LENGTH 100’

HEAD LENGTH - 40’ (EXAMPLE 250 GRAINS)

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BELLY 30’

Streamer Max Short - $100

REAR TAPER 10’

RUNNING LINE 60’

(200 grain - 380 grain)

Going bank robbing? The Streamer Max Short is your weapon of choice. Designed for picking them off when they’re tucked up under the river’s edge, the SMS’s short, fast-sinking head, intermediate haul zone and floating running line is money. HEAD LENGTH - 26’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

TOTAL LENGTH 100’

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FRONT TAPER 17’

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BELLY 5’ REAR TAPER 4’

RUNNING LINE 74’


Freshwater Nymph / Indicator - $90

(WF4 - WF8)

Designed specifically for huckin’ junk. The Nymph/Indicator features a unique, thick tip and aggressive front taper to help turn over even the heaviest of rigs. And its long rear taper lets you stack mends all the way to the next bend. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

HEAD LENGTH - 49.5’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

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FRONT TAPER 3.5’

REAR TAPER 16’

BELLY 30’

RUNNING LINE 40.5’

Euro Nymph - $55

At a mere .55mm, the Euro Nymph combines suppleness with incredibly low stretch. This, combined with its hi-viz orange tip will ensure you see, feel and react if a fish as much as farts on your fly. The Euro Nymph is FIPS compliant. TOTAL LENGTH 82.5’

40 – 86ºF STANDARD

HI-VIS TIP 4’

LINE 78.5’

Euro Nymph Clear - $55

Also a mere .55mm in diameter, the Euro Nymph Clear is the ultimate in both stealth and performance. Its Mono Core provides a little extra cushion when fishing with ultra fine tippets. Also FIPS compliant. TOTAL LENGTH 82.5’

40 – 86ºF STANDARD

LINE 78.5’

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Richard Wothers

Airflo Production Director

Gareth Jones

Airflo Director of Sales & Marketing

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Richard grew up fishing the rivers and lakes of Wales, and playing cricket and rugby. He studied zoology at Liverpool University specializing in freshwater biology and fisheries. After graduating, he worked for the Welsh Fisheries Department radio- tracking salmon on the river Usk and monitoring salmon recruitment on the river Wye. In 1988, Richard joined Airflo as a Marketing Assistant before moving over to product development, and ultimately running Airflo’s production facility. It’s fair to say that Richard can be credited with more “firsts” than perhaps anyone in the history of fly line production. He has pioneered the techniques required to produce fly lines in multiple layers - allowing the ability to progressively vary both line density and material hardness throughout the length of a line. Richard has also created many of the breakthroughs that now define m odern fly lines. These include the welded loop, double density heads, triple d ensity heads and the first commercially available multi-tip line. One of Richard’s inventions even hangs in the National S cience Museum in London - the Airflo Ridge line - the first modern fly line engineered with surface modifications to improve casting performance. And there’s one more brainchild of Richard’s you need to know about: Airflo Polyleaders. Available in seven different densities, they’re not so much leaders as they are seamless extensions of your line. Nothing transmits the energy of a cast as well as an Airflo Polyleader. Cast one and you’ll thank Richard for being the mad scientist he is.

Jobs-Wozniak. Lennon- McCartney. Holmes-Watson.

Those guys got nuthin’on these two dudes. The idyllic trout streams of Wales flowed through his youth. And every day after school, his homework took second seat to pursuing their residents. Soon, Gareth began fishing the region’s lakes in search of monsters reportedly lurking t here. Along the way, Gareth turned into a fly casting machine. At 18 he won his very fi rst competition - the Welsh National Championships. Shortly thereafter, he earned a spot on the Welsh National team. Gareth fi shed on the team for many years and even helped take them to two World Championships - including in 2000, when the team fi nished second and Gareth picked up an individual Bronze. For many years, Gareth has also been a member of the highly successful Nymphomaniacs team - the dominant team in the United Kingdom during his tenure. His extensive experience w ith competitive angling has had huge impact on Airflo product design. And thanks to the river Usk having flowed through his backyard for the past 30 years, Gareth has mastered the technical skills demanded by these highly selective fish. The lessons learned from all this experience can be felt in every Airflo line you cast. Except for the occasional journey to various remote corners of the planet, Gareth’s presence at Airflo has loomed large for the past three decades. This diverse angling pedigree - competitive, technical and exotic - coupled with his close collaboration with Richard and others at Airflo, have been the driving force behind Airflo becoming the respected global brand that it is.

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Saltwater

Products of anything but linear

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thinking.

The Airflo Ridge line has earned a spot in countless saltwater anglers hearts. But did you know that it also earned a spot on the walls of the National Science Museum in London? Thanks to its innovative design, the Airflo Ridge solves multiple problems at once. Suppleness without compromised shootability. Reduced noise and friction. A museum quality line if ever there was one.

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Saltwater

Tropical Punch - $90

(WF8 - WF12)

Developed in the Florida Keys, where conditions are typically merciless and the fish are too. With an aggressive front taper and increased head weight, this quick shooting line is the go-to for countless successful flats anglers. TOTAL LENGTH 100’

HEAD LENGTH - 40.2’ (EXAMPLE WF8)

68 – 100ºF TROPICAL

FRONT TAPER 2.2’

BELLY 19’

Bonefish - $90

REAR TAPER 19’

RUNNING LINE 59.8’

(WF6 - WF9)

The perfect balance of stealth presentation and ability to tame the wind. Its longitudinal ridges helps the Bonefish tangle less shooting from a stripping bucket than other textured lines. This taper design definitely hits the sweet spot. TOTAL LENGTH 100’

HEAD LENGTH - 41’ (EXAMPLE WF8)

FRONT TAPER 7’

BELLY 24’

REAR TAPER 10’

RUNNING LINE 59’

68 – 100ºF TROPICAL

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Tarpon - $90

(WF10 - WF12 / Floating and Intermediate)

As likely to instantly appear boatside as 100’ away, Tarpon require versatility in a fly line. Whether up close or at range, this line puts your fly where it needs to be, and in a flash. Plus, the 6% stretch core ensures you’ll button ‘em up good. TOTAL LENGTH 100’

HEAD LENGTH - 41’ (EXAMPLE WF12)

68 – 100ºF TROPICAL

REAR TAPER 10’

RUNNING LINE 59’

Cold Saltwater - $90

BELLY 24’

FRONT TAPER 7’

(WF7 - WF10)

Designed specifically for chasing nearshore/inshore species, this line remains flexible and manageable even on the coldest of days. It’s moderate taper is the perfect blend of power and presentation. Available in floating, Intermediate and sink 7. TOTAL LENGTH 105’

HEAD LENGTH - 40’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

FRONT TAPER 8’

BELLY 28’

REAR TAPER 4’

RUNNING LINE 65’

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Saltwater

GT - $90

(WF12)

Going Gangsta? You need this line (along with a ton of Advil). Hook ‘em and stop ‘em - that’s what this line lets you do. Its 50lb Power Core never fails. And neither do its loops. Designed for short, quick shots, the GT line gets the job done. TOTAL LENGTH 110’

HEAD LENGTH - 38.5’ (EXAMPLE WF12 - FLOATING)

68 – 100ºF TROPICAL

RUNNING LINE 71.5’

Gulf Redfish - $90

REAR TAPER 8’

BELLY 21’

FRONT TAPER 9.5’

(WF6 - WF10)

A terrific all-round saltwater line, the Gulf Redfish possesses enough head mass to deliver larger flies in strong wind, yet do so without blowing ‘em out of the mud. PowerCore coupled with RidgeTech delivers the goods - shot after shot. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

HEAD LENGTH - 38.5’ (EXAMPLE WF8)

FRONT TAPER 5.5’

BELLY 23’

REAR TAPER 10’

RUNNING LINE 51.5’

68 – 100ºF TROPICAL

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Sniper 4 Season - $90

(WF8 - WF10)

Available in Floating, Intermediate, Sink 3 and Sink 7. This beast of a line is designed to deliver big flies a loooong TOTAL LENGTH - 120’ way out. And thanks to its special Polyurethane formulation, it’ll do so in both the coldest - and hottest - of conditions. TOTAL LENGTH 120’

HEAD LENGTH - 30’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

40 – 86ºF STANDARD

FRONT TAPER 6’

BELLY 22’

REAR TAPER 2’

RUNNING LINE 90’

Depthfinder Big Game - $110

(300gr - 700gr)

It gets down and stays there. 300gr to 700gr heads drive your fly to depth. The Intermediate running line keeps it there. And its 50lb PowerCore has all the muscle you’ll ever need. TOTAL LENGTH 150’

RUNNING LINE 120’

HEAD LENGTH - 30’ (EXAMPLE 300 GRAINS)

REAR TAPER 1’

BELLY 23’

FRONT TAPER 6’

68 – 100ºF TROPICAL

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Ethics apply we use

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Two Hand

as much to the tools as how we treat our quarry. You’d never dream of killing a Steelhead, right? So why would you use a fly line that contaminates its environment?

Our PU lines don’t shed contaminates the way PVC lines do. They’re also stronger. And before you can release that beautiful creature, you first have to land it. Designed to withstand anything a Steelhead can throw its way, Airflo PU FlexiLoops are the Gold Standard of heavy line loops. They boast a second PU sleeve welded over the loop, so you can fight that fish fast and hard, and release it in good shape.

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Skagit Driver - $60

(450gr - 750gr)

As a result of thousands of hours of design and field testing, the Skagit Driver sits slightly lower in the water. This helps to better load the rod when making a cast, and its unique density slows down the swing, keeping you in the game longer. TOTAL LENGTH 24’

(EXAMPLE 600 GRAIN)

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REAR TAPER 1.5’

Skagit Scout - $60

BELLY 16’

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

(150gr - 540gr)

The ultimate one-hand Skagit line. These lines are perfect for single-hand spey casting and when fishing switch rods in tight quarters. Utilizing the best all-PU construction and an improved, super supple coating, the Skagit Scout lets you fish water no other line could. TOTAL LENGTH 15.5’

(EXAMPLE 330 GRAIN)

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REAR TAPER 2’

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BELLY 7.5’

FRONT TAPER 6’


Two Hand

Skagit Comp F.I.S.T. - $60

(450gr - 720gr)

F.I.S.T. = Floating, Intermediate, Sink Three. And that equals a line that digs. This line fishes deeper and slower than others because of its triple density construction. And thanks to this, it fishes tip down in the water column, creating a straight line from fly to rod tip. TOTAL LENGTH 22.5’

(EXAMPLE 570GRAIN)

23 – 78ºF

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REAR TAPER 1.5’

BELLY 14.5’

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

Rage Compact Float - $60

(180gr - 600gr) ’03 - HTGNEL LATOT

A “hybrid” head, the Rage bridges the gap between Skagit and Scandi heads. Its thick tip and aggressive taper will turn over most any leader/fly combination imaginable. In sizes to suit trout spey on up to heavy 8 weights. TOTAL LENGTH 30’

(EXAMPLE 480 GRAIN)

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REAR TAPER 2’

BELLY 13.5’

FRONT TAPER 14.5’

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Ridge Running Line - $50

(20lb & 30lb Floating & Intermediate)

The Ridge is no ordinary running line. It’s designed with a black band at the tip so you can gauge where you are in the loading process. Plus, our SuperDri tech produces incredible slickness, tangle free-performance and amazing durability. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

23 – 78ºF

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LINE 90’

(20lb, 30lb, 50lb Floating)

Ridge Running Line Extreme - $50

Equally at home in fresh or saltwater, the Running Line Extreme has a slighter harder coating that’s much less wiry than mono and shoots a country mile. Includes two FlexiLoops: 1/2” on the back and 6” on front for easy head changes. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

LINE 90’ 23 – 78ºF

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Two Hand Flo Tips - $30

(Sink rates: 7ips, 8ips, 9ips & 10ips. Each available in 10’ & 12’ Tips)

Designed for a smooth transition with dig. 2.5’ of intermediate material and 7.5’ or 9.5’ of T-sink smooth out the cast and keeps you in the zone longer. Looped at both ends for easy transitions. Kit available with all four density tips - $125.

(Sink rates: 7ips, 8ips, 9ips & 10ips. Each available in 10’ & 18’ Tips)

10’ & 18’ Custom Tips - $25

“T” series sinking tips to match any need. Available in 10’ or 18’ lengths, with color coded loops on one end for ease of use and sink rage recognition. T-7, White Tip • T-10, Orange Tip • T-14, Brown Tip • T-18, Black Tip.

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Stillwater

Still waters run deep. So does the thinking behind these Centuries of fly fishing U.K. lakes and lochs has

At the center of stillwater success lies the ability to control it does. Whether creating a straight line between the rod water dictates how the fly behaves - and ultimately, your

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lines. elevated stillwater angling to a science.

not only how fast a line sinks, but the shape it assumes as tip and fly, or a downward belly, the shape the line assumes under success or failure. Total Density Control is the science by which we deliver success.

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Stillwater

Superflo Stillwater Float - $100

(WF5 - WF9)

The Stillwater Float features Airflo’s classic Delta Taper. With a long front taper, it presents flies delicately at any distance without disturbing even slick-calm water. Its haul zone is clearly indicated with a distinct color change to help optimize every cast. HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

TOTAL LENGTH 105’

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FRONT TAPER 16’

BELLY 18’

REAR TAPER 12’

RUNNING LINE 59’

Sixth Sense Stillwater Intermediate - $90

(WF5/6 - WF8/9)

The Stillwater Intermediate utilizes Airflo’s PowerCore to help you come tight when that hog hybrid eats your fly. Available in slow, mid, and fast intermediate sink rates so you can fish the water column right where the fish are feeding. TOTAL LENGTH 105’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

FRONT TAPER 20’

BELLY 16’

REAR TAPER 10’

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RUNNING LINE 59’


Delta Taper Camo Clear - $90

(WF5 - WF8)

Stillwater often demands great stealth - precisely why we created the Delta Taper Camo Clear. By utilizing clear Polyurethane over an ultra supple camo core, we’ve created a line that presents itself delicately and blends in with surrounding aquatic vegetation. TOTAL LENGTH 105’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

40 – 86ºF STANDARD

FRONT TAPER 20’

BELLY 16’

REAR TAPER 10’

RUNNING LINE 59’

Sixth Sense Sinking - $90

( DI3: WF 5/6 - WF 8/9 DI5: WF5/6 - WF 8/9 DI7: WF6/7 - WF 8/9 DI8: WF6/7 - WF 8/9 )

The stillwater line by which all others are judged. Based on our Delta Taper, Sixth Sense is the ultimate sinking line. With its distinct 10’ color bands, you’ll know exactly when to lift and hold when fishing the ever deadly ‘Hang’. TOTAL LENGTH 105’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

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RUNNING LINE 59’

REAR TAPER 10’

Superflo Sink Tips - $100

BELLY 16’

FRONT TAPER 20’

(WF6 - WF8)

Not so much a line as an complete quiver of tactical options. Superflo Sink Tips provide the broadest range of tip lengths and densities ultimate versatility. For specs, see graph. TOTAL LENGTH 105’

HEAD LENGTH - 51’ (EXAMPLE WF6)

40 – 86ºF STANDARD

FRONT TAPER 6’

BELLY 25’

REAR TAPER 20’

RUNNING LINE 54’

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Superflo C.A.S.T. - $100

(WF7- WF9)

The Canadian Atlantic Salmon Taper (C.A.S.T.). Purpose built for the fabled Eastern Canada Atlantic Salmon fishery, where long casts into the wind are just an occupational hazard. But thanks to its moderate front taper and extremely long rear taper, the C.A.S.T. is equally adept at presenting to skittish fish holding in low, clear water. TOTAL LENGTH 95’

HEAD LENGTH - 52’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

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RUNNING LINE 43.5’

Superflo Bomber - $100

REAR TAPER 18’

BELLY 25’

FRONT TAPER 8.5’

(WF7- WF9)

Big flies designed to skate up Atlantics and Steelhead + loooooong leaders = a casting nightmare. Unless you’re throwing the Superflo Bomber, that is. Its moderately aggressive front taper has all the juice needed to turn over big, bulky flies. And its long rear taper plays the critically important role of keeping the loop stable when you’re bombing crazy-long casts. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

RUNNING LINE 44.5’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

REAR TAPER 16’

BELLY 23’

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

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Specialty Lines

SuperDri Bass / Muskie - $90

(WF6- WF10)

These days, casting most Bass flies, and damn near every Muskie fly is generally like hucking a wet tube sock. But not to worry - we’ve got your bass covered. This beast’s aggressive front taper, thick tip, and long rear taper will help you put those gnarly flies right on the dinner plate. No matter how far away it is. TOTAL LENGTH 90’

HEAD LENGTH - 41’ (EXAMPLE WF6)

FRONT TAPER 4’

BELLY 25’

REAR TAPER 12’

RUNNING LINE 49’

40 – 86ºF STANDARD

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Polyleaders They outperform regular leaders in every way. Better energy transfer. More controlled presentations. Superior durability and longevity. More than likely, you believe your old leader system works just fine. Fish any of Airflo’s Polyleaders for a day, and you’ll think otherwise.

Designed for greater suppleness and shock absorption for use on light lines with delicate tippets. Your go-to when stalking spooky fish in lakes or spring creeks.

Light Trout

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Armed with this diverse selection of Polyleaders, there’s literally no angling style or tactic you won’t be fully equipped for. Three different lengths and seven different densities let you fish any part of the water column, in every type of water imaginable.

Trout

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Available in a wide range of densities and lengths, Airflo Polyleaders provide an arsenal of options to the Salmon and Steelhead angler. Need to wake bombers? We gotcha covered. Time to dredge the deep unknown? No worries. We can help with that, too.

Salmon/Steelhead

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Short & powerful. The Bass/ Pike leader turns over big bugs in the worst of conditions. Just add a short piece of mono or wire to find out what this baby can do.

Bass / Pike

With a nearly indestructible titanium wire bite tippet and snap swivel, the 7’ Predator takes the bite right out of toothy critters - both fresh and salty.

Predator

We use a harder polymer in our Bonefish Polyleaders for ultimate abrasion resistance and slicing through the wind. The ultimate leader for wary bones.

Bonefish

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Euro Nymph

Nymph / Indicator

Streamer Max Short

Streamer Max Long

Streamer Float

5’ BELLY

3’ 11.5’ 11.5’ BELLY TAPER REAR BELLY REAR TAPER

HEAD LENGTH - 37’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

16’ BELLY

BELLY 16’

BELLY 24’

HI-VIS TIP 4’

FRONT TAPER 3.5’

FRONT TAPER 17’

BELLY 30’

12’ HAUL ZONE

LINE 78.5’

REAR TAPER 16’

12’ HAUL ZONE

10’ HAUL ZONE

REAR TAPER 10’

HEAD LENGTH - 49.5’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

BELLY 5’ REAR TAPER 4’

HEAD LENGTH - 26’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

BELLY 30’

HEAD LENGTH - 40’ (EXAMPLE 250 GRAINS)

FRONT TAPER 4.5’

REAR TAPER 10’

REAR TAPER 5’

HEAD LENGTH - 38.5’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

FRONT TAPER 3’

10’ REAR TAPER

12’ 4’ REAR BELLY REAR TAPER

HEAD LENGTH - 30’ (EXAMPLE 280 GRAINS)

6’ FRONT TAPER

15’ BELLY

HEAD LENGTH - 39’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

20’ FRONT TAPER

8’ FRONT TAPER

FRONT TIP 6’

Streamer Max Shovelhead

Superflo Power Taper

Superflo Tactical Taper

Superflo Universal Taper

Freshwater

TOTAL LENGTH 82.5’

RUNNING LINE 40.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

RUNNING LINE 74’

TOTAL LENGTH 100’

RUNNING LINE 60’

TOTAL LENGTH 100’

RUNNING LINE 51.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

RUNNING LINE 70’

TOTAL LENGTH 100’

41’ RUNNING LINE

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

34’ RUNNING LINE

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

39’ RUNNING LINE

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

Depthfinder Big Game

Sniper 4 Season

Gulf Redfish

GT

Cold Saltwater

Tarpon

Bonefish

Tropical Punch

BELLY 28’

HEAD LENGTH - 40’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

BELLY 24’

HEAD LENGTH - 41’ (EXAMPLE WF12)

BELLY 24’

HEAD LENGTH - 41’ (EXAMPLE WF8)

BELLY 19’

HEAD LENGTH - 40.2’ (EXAMPLE WF8)

REAR TAPER 4’

REAR TAPER 10’

REAR TAPER 10’

REAR TAPER 19’

BELLY 21’

BELLY 23’

BELLY 22’

FRONT TAPER 6’

BELLY 23’

REAR TAPER 1’

HEAD LENGTH - 30’ (EXAMPLE 300 GRAINS)

FRONT TAPER 6’

REAR TAPER 10’

REAR TAPER 8’

REAR TAPER 2’

TOTAL LENGTH - 120’

HEAD LENGTH - 30’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

FRONT TAPER 5.5’

HEAD LENGTH - 38.5’ (EXAMPLE WF8)

FRONT TAPER 9.5’

HEAD LENGTH - 38.5’ (EXAMPLE WF12 - FLOATING)

FRONT TAPER 8’

FRONT TAPER 7’

FRONT TAPER 7’

FRONT TAPER 2.2’

Saltwater

RUNNING LINE 120’

TOTAL LENGTH 150’

RUNNING LINE 90’

TOTAL LENGTH 120’

RUNNING LINE 51.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

RUNNING LINE 71.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 110’

RUNNING LINE 65’

TOTAL LENGTH 105’

RUNNING LINE 59’

TOTAL LENGTH 100’

RUNNING LINE 59’

TOTAL LENGTH 100’

RUNNING LINE 59.8’

TOTAL LENGTH 100’


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Ridge Running Line Extreme

Ridge Running Line

Rage Compact Float

Skagit Comp F.I.S.T.

Skagit Scout

Skagit Driver

Two Hand

FRONT TAPER 14.5’

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

LINE 90’

LINE 90’

BELLY 13.5’

(EXAMPLE 480 GRAIN)

BELLY 14.5’

TOTAL LENGTH - 30’

(EXAMPLE 570GRAIN)

BELLY 7.5’

(EXAMPLE 330 GRAIN)

BELLY 16’

FRONT TAPER 6’

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

(EXAMPLE 600 GRAIN)

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

REAR TAPER 2’

TOTAL LENGTH 30’

REAR TAPER 1.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 22.5’

REAR TAPER 2’

TOTAL LENGTH 15.5’

REAR TAPER 1.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 24’

SuperDri Bass / Muskie

Superflo Bomber

Superflo C.A.S.T.

FRONT TAPER 4’

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

BELLY 16’

BELLY 25’

REAR TAPER 16’

REAR TAPER 18’

REAR TAPER 20’

REAR TAPER 12’

HEAD LENGTH - 41’ (EXAMPLE WF6)

BELLY 23’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

BELLY 25’

HEAD LENGTH - 52’ (EXAMPLE WF7)

BELLY 25’

REAR TAPER 10’

REAR TAPER 10’

HEAD LENGTH - 51’ (EXAMPLE WF6)

FRONT TAPER 6’

FRONT TAPER 8.5’

BELLY 16’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

FRONT TAPER 20’

FRONT TAPER 20’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

BELLY 16’

REAR TAPER 10’

REAR TAPER 12’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

BELLY 18’

HEAD LENGTH - 46’ (EXAMPLE WF5)

FRONT TAPER 20’

FRONT TAPER 16’

Specialty

Superflo Sink Tips

Sixth Sense Sinking

Delta Taper Camo Clear

Sixth Sense Stillwater Intermediate

Superflo Stillwater Float

Stillwater

RUNNING LINE 49’

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

RUNNING LINE 44.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 90’

RUNNING LINE 43.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 95’

RUNNING LINE 54’

TOTAL LENGTH 105’

RUNNING LINE 59’

TOTAL LENGTH 105’

RUNNING LINE 59’

TOTAL LENGTH 105’

RUNNING LINE 59’

TOTAL LENGTH 105’

RUNNING LINE 59’

TOTAL LENGTH 105’


Skagit Driver

FRONT TAPER 6.5’

BELLY 16’

REAR TAPER 1.5’

LINE SIZE

HEAD WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

FRONT TAPER

BELLY

REAR TAPER

TOTAL LINE LENGTH

FRONT LOOP COLOR

6/7

450

23ft

6.5ft

15ft

1.5ft

23ft

Tan

7/8

480

23ft

6.5ft

15ft

1.5ft

23ft

Yellow

7/8

510

23.5ft

6.5ft

15.5ft

1.5ft

23.5ft

Pink

8/9

540

23.5ft

6.5ft

15.5ft

1.5ft

23.5ft

Orange

8/9

570

24ft

6.5ft

16ft

1.5ft

24ft

Light Green

8/9

600

24ft

6.5ft

16ft

1.5ft

24ft

Dark Green

8/9

630

24.5ft

7ft

16.5ft

1.5ft

24.5ft

Light Blue

9/10

660

24.5ft

7ft

16.5ft

1.5ft

24.5ft

Dark Blue

10/11

720

25ft

7.5ft

16ft

1.5ft

25ft

Purple

10/11

750

25ft

7.5ft

16ft

1.5ft

25ft

Red

(EXAMPLE 330 GRAIN)

Skagit Scout

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TOTAL LENGTH 24’

(EXAMPLE 600 GRAIN)

FRONT TAPER 6’

BELLY 7.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 15.5’

REAR TAPER 2’

LINE SIZE

HEAD WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

FRONT TAPER

BELLY

REAR TAPER

TOTAL LINE LENGTH

FRONT LOOP COLOR

-

150

13.5ft

5ft

6ft

2ft

13.5ft

Dark Green

-

180

14.5ft

5.5ft

6.5ft

2ft

14.5ft

Light Gray

-

210

14.5ft

5.5ft

6.5ft

2ft

14.5ft

Peach

-

240

15ft

5.5ft

7ft

2ft

15ft

Dark Blue

-

270

15ft

5.5ft

7ft

2ft

15ft

Purple

-

300

15.5ft

5.5ft

7.5ft

2ft

15.5ft

Light Blue

-

330

15.5ft

5.5ft

7.5ft

2ft

15.5ft

Red

-

360

16.5ft

5.5ft

9ft

1.5ft

16.5ft

Medium Gray

-

390

16.5ft

5.5ft

9ft

1.5ft

16.5ft

Brown

-

420

17.5ft

6ft

9.5ft

1.5ft

17.5ft

White

-

450

17.5ft

6ft

9.5ft

1.5ft

17.5ft

Tan

-

480

18.5ft

6ft

10ft

1.5ft

18.5ft

Yellow

-

510

18.5ft

6ft

10ft

1.5ft

18.5ft

Pink

-

540

18.5ft

6ft

10ft

1.5ft

18.5ft

Orange


FRONT TAPER 6.5’

BELLY 14.5’

REAR TAPER 1.5’

WO HAND SPECIFICATION

Skagit F.I.S.T

TOTAL LENGTH 22.5’

(EXAMPLE 570GRAIN)

LINE SIZE

HEAD WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

FRONT TAPER

BELLY

REAR TAPER

TOTAL LINE LENGTH

FRONT LOOP COLOR

6/7

450

20.5ft

6ft

13ft

1.5ft

20.5ft

Tan

7/8

480

21.5ft

6ft

14ft

1.5ft

21.5ft

7/8

510

21.5ft

6ft

14ft

1.5ft

21.5ft

8/9

540

22.5ft

6.5ft

14.5ft

1.5ft

22.5ft

8/9

570

22.5ft

6.5ft

14.5ft

1.5ft

22.5ft

Light Green

8/9

600

23.5ft

6.5ft

15.5ft

1.5ft

23.5ft

Dark Green

9/10

660

23.5ft

7ft

15ft

1.5ft

23.5ft

Dark Blue

10/11

720

23.5ft

7ft

15ft

1.5ft

23.5ft

Purple

Yellow Pink

Orange

TOTAL LENGTH - 30’

(EXAMPLE 480 GRAIN)

Rage Compact

FRONT TAPER 14.5’

BELLY 13.5’

TOTAL LENGTH 30’

REAR TAPER 2’

LINE SIZE

HEAD WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

FRONT TAPER

BELLY

REAR TAPER

TOTAL LINE LENGTH

FRONT LOOP COLOR

2/3

180

26.5ft

12.5ft

11.5ft

2ft

26.5ft

Light Gray

2/3

210

26.5ft

12.5ft

11.5ft

2ft

26.5ft

3/4

240

27ft

12.5ft

12ft

2ft

27ft

Peach

Dark Blue

3/4

270

27ft

12.5ft

12ft

2ft

27ft

4/5

300

27.5ft

12.5ft

12.5ft

2ft

27.5ft

4/5

330

27.5ft

12.5ft

12.5ft

2ft

27.5ft

4/5

360

28ft

13ft

12.5ft

2ft

28ft

Medium Gray

5/6

390

28ft

13ft

12.5ft

2ft

28ft

Brown

5/6

420

29ft

13.5ft

13ft

2ft

29ft

6/7

450

29ft

13.5ft

13ft

2ft

29ft

7/8

480

30ft

14ft

13.5ft

2ft

30ft

7/8

510

30ft

14ft

13.5ft

2ft

30ft

8/9

540

31ft

14ft

14.5ft

2ft

31ft

8/9

570

31ft

14ft

14.5ft

2ft

31ft

8/9

600

32ft

14ft

15.5ft

2ft

32ft

Purple

Light Blue Red

White Tan

Yellow Pink

Orange

Light Green Dark Green

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