Scientific Anglers Sonar Stillwater Clear Midge Tip Fly Line WF6F/I

Overview

The Scientific Anglers Sonar Stillwater Clear Midge Tip Fly Line is a purpose-built option for stillwater trout, featuring a 5-foot clear intermediate tip (1.25 ips) attached to a floating running line and head. This design places the line weight where you need it most, helping you manage presentations calmly over shallow sunlit flats or weed edges where fish may hover just below the surface.

With an emphasis on near-surface control, the line is overweighted by a full line weight to improve turnover when using longer leaders and multiple flies. A new, supple clear material minimizes memory for smoother casts and more consistent retrieves, even after extended use in varying conditions.

Key design and material features

• Clear intermediate tip (5 ft) paired with floating running line and head for subtle surface work
• Overweighted by a full line weight to enhance turnover with long leaders or multiple flies
• All-new supple clear material to reduce memory and reduce coiling
• Sonar sinking technology helps get flies down and keep them there
• Based on a popular MPX taper for reliable, versatile casting
• Welded loops for easy rigging and quick setups
• Designed for moderate and cold climates where line flexibility matters

What this line opens up for stillwater anglers

• Near-surface film fishing and just-below-surface presentations with consistent control
• Enhanced capability to present Nymphs and small Streamers with confidence
• Effective in cooler mornings and calm to moderately windy days typical of stillwater locales

The Sonar Stillwater line blends practical design with real-world utility. While results vary with conditions and technique, this line offers a robust set of tools to explore shallow flats, weed edges, and transitional zones where trout often feed just under the surface. Experiment with this line to see how its balance of buoyancy, sinking power, and memory control may fit your local stillwater scenarios.