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Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line

Name: Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line
Brand: Scientific Anglers
SKU: B07JJ1Z95J
Price: 79.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Features

+ Designed specifically for throwing large, air-resistant dry flies and streamers for bass in rivers, lakes, and ponds
+ Overweighted by two line sizes to assist in loading rods and turning over heavy rigs; use designated line weight for your rod
+ Extended rear taper for line control and mending ability
+ Ideal line for boat or wade fishing
+ Features a specialized warm-weather coating for fishing in high temperatures

The Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper is overweighted by two line weights to power through heavy bass flies and streamers with authority. While designed for bass, this aggressive taper excels for Great Lakes anglers throwing large stoneflies, sculpins, and streamers for steelhead and salmon in heavy water conditions.

Right now on Steelhead Alley

12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape.

Live conditions for all 31 rivers → Alley Index → 5-day forecast →

casting swinging flies general bass smallmouth largemouth steelhead salmon trout pike muskie

In context

Pairs with: Spinners & Spoons · Swinging Flies

Targets: Smallmouth · Largemouth · Steelhead · Salmon

Common Questions

What kind of fishing is the Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line used for?

Scientific Anglers's fly line is set up for spinners & spoons, and swinging flies targeting smallmouth, largemouth, steelhead. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Almanac with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.

What fish species does the Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line work for?

This fly line is curated for smallmouth, largemouth, steelhead, salmon. The Steelhead Almanac species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for smallmouth and the rest.

Where do I buy the Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line?

This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $79.95. Steelhead Almanac 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?

12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Almanac.

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Key Specs

Taper

Sink Rate

Floating

Specifications

Brand Name: Scientific Anglers
Manufacturer: Scientific Anglers
UPC: 840309132244
Item Length: 13 Inches
Item Type Name: fishing-line
Included Components: item
Item Weight: 0.2 Pounds
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Warranty Description: Contact Manufacturer
Best Sellers Rank: #179,478 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #104 in Fly Line
ASIN: B07JJ1Z95J
Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (60)...
Material Type: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Strand Type: braided multifilament
Fishing Line Type: Mastery Bass Bug Freshwater Fly Line
Breaking Strength: 40 Pounds
Line Weight: WF-8-F
Color: Frog Green