Billfish Sinking
WATER: Saltwater
LINE: Sinking / Floating
TAPER: Weight Forward
LENGTH: 90ft
CORE: Braided Nylon Multifilament
• Hi-Vis Tip
• 30ft Sinking Head
• Fifty Pound Plus Core
The new Tropic Plus “Billfish Sinking” line features a 30ft heavy sinking head with a bright orange tip to track your fly through the prop wash. The 50lb braided nylon core gives you extreme stopping power. Built with our premium tropic jacket material allowing the line to stay stiff and slick in the hottest conditions.
SPECIES: BILLFISH / SAILFISH / MARLIN
| WATER | LINE DENSITY | TAPER | CORE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwater | Sinking | Weight Forward | Monofilament |
| LINE SIZE | GRAIN WEIGHT | HEAD LENGTH | TOTAL LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF 13-15 | 600gr | 34ft 6in | 90ft |
BILLFISH SINKING BREAKDOWN
We designed the Billfish Sinking to deliver large flies into the middle water column of the prop wash.
This line features a 3ft type 6 sinking head with an 18in Hi-Vis orange tip for tracking your line through the prop. A short 3’ back taper allows this line to load quickly and efficiently hitting your target with ease.
Built on a 50lb braid core for ultimate stopping power and durability, the Billfish Sinking features our tropic plus coating and thin profile that cuts through the water quickly with minimal line drag. This line is offered in a grain weight of 600.
SPECIES: BIllfish, Sailfish, Marlin
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Temperature Range will this line perform best in?
Our Billfish Sinking line is built for tropic environments and will perform best in temperatures above 70 degrees (F). Our Tropic PVC coating is designed to remain hard, slick and supple in the hottest conditions.
Why is this taper ideal for Billfish?
The taper design for our Tropic Plus Billfish sinking line was built to cut through wind and water quickly. The 30 ft. type 6 sinking head gets your fly down fast with minimal line drag. This line is built in a 13-15 wt. to load powerful, offshore fly rods.
Why is this line 2 colors?
The Hi-Vis Orange tip and running line allows for easily tracing your fly in the prop wash.