Scientific Anglers Amplitude Textured Tropical Jungle Titan
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
- High-contrast sighter to identify the back of the line when fighting fish on long runs
- Floating Texture on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation
- Shooting Texture running line delivers longer casts
- High-contrast sighter to identify the back of the line when fighting fish; camo tip for stealth
Description
The first series of lines to feature the revolutionary AST PLUS slickness additive, the Amplitude will shoot farther and last longer than any other line on the market. It’s slickness down to a science.
We’ve taken our Titan taper, placed in on our Tropi-Core tropical core, and created the perfect line for throwing large flies in the hottest environments. The Amplitude Textured Tropical/Jungle Titan features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive, meaning it is more durable, and slicker, than other lines built for the salt. From tarpon and permit to snook and redfish, this line is built for the harshest environments, and biggest fish, out there. Designed with a camo tip, the Tropical Titan provides power, stealth, and durability. What more could you ask for?
- Powerful head loads quickly and delivers large flies to distant targets; ideal for tarpon, permit, snook, and redfish; useful for GTs, bonefish, and sea trout
- Built two line sizes heavy; use designated line weight for your rod
- Tropi-Core technology remains stiff and slick in tropical environments
Features
• Titan Taper — Long, powerful 43' head loads the rod on a single backcast and turns over big flies at distance.
• Built Two Line Sizes Heavy — Fish your rod's designated line weight, not the number on a lighter line you're used to.
• AST Plus Slickness Additive — Up to 40% slicker and 60%+ longer-lasting than lines with no additive.
• Floating Texture Tip — Textured finish on the tip section for maximum flotation.
• Shooting Texture Running Line — Reduces guide friction for longer casts.
• Tactical Reference Point — High-contrast sighter marks the back of the line for tracking distance on long runs.
• Tropi-Core Technology — Stays stiff and slick in hot, tropical conditions instead of going soft or sticky.
• Camo Tip — Built for stealth in front of wary tarpon, permit, and bonefish.
Rod Pairing
| Rod Action | Pairing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Action | Ideal | The short, powerful Titan head is built for fast blanks — loads instantly with big flies. |
| Medium-Fast Action | Works Well | Handles the short head fine; starts to break down if trying to carry line. |
| Medium Action | Not Recommended | The heavy, short head overloads a soft blank fast; a fast-action rod is the right tool. |
Size Guide
| Line Weight | Head Length | Head Weight | Grain Wt (30') | Species / Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF8 | 43.0' / 13.1M | 380gr / 24.6g | 280gr / 18.1g | Permit, redfish, snook, juvenile tarpon |
| WF9 | 43.0' / 13.1M | 435gr / 28.2g | 330gr / 21.4g | Permit, snook, redfish, golden dorado, tarpon, peacock bass |
| WF10 | 43.0' / 13.1M | 505gr / 32.7g | 380gr / 24.6g | Tarpon, golden dorado, big peacock bass, bull redfish, barracuda |
| WF11 | 43.0' / 13.1M | 610gr / 39.5g | 450gr / 29.2g | Large tarpon, roosterfish |
| WF12 | 43.0' / 13.1M | 680gr / 44.1g | 500gr / 32.4g | Giant tarpon, offshore |
FAQ
What are the parts of a fly line and what does each section do?
A weight-forward fly line has five sections: Running Line: The thin, level back section that shoots through guides. Here it's built with SA's Shooting Texture — a textured finish designed to deliver longer casts by reducing surface contact with the guides. Rear Taper: The transition from running line to belly. Short, in keeping with the Titan taper's compact, front-loaded design. Belly (Head): The thickest section — 43 feet on this taper, carrying meaningfully more grain weight than a standard line of the same rating, so the rod loads on a single backcast even with a big fly. Front Taper: The transition from belly to tip. Short and powerful, built to turn over large, air-resistant flies rather than deliver a delicate presentation. Tip: A camouflaged tip section built with Floating Texture for maximum flotation and stealth in front of easily spooked fish, finished with a welded loop.
What is AST Plus and how is it different from standard AST?
AST Plus is Scientific Anglers' upgraded slickness additive, built into the coating rather than applied to the surface. SA rates it up to 40% slicker and over 60% longer-lasting than a line with no additive, and roughly 50% slicker than lines built with the earlier standard AST formula. Because the compound can migrate within the coating, AST Plus works its way back to the surface as the line wears, so the slickness holds up over a full season rather than fading after the first few trips.
What is Tropi-Core and why does it matter?
Tropi-Core is Scientific Anglers' core technology built specifically for tropical climates. A standard fly line core can go soft, sticky, or lose structure on a hot boat deck or in direct tropical sun; Tropi-Core is engineered to stay stiff and slick in those hot, tropical conditions instead of breaking down over a day on the water.
What are the downsides of the Amplitude Textured Tropical/Jungle Titan?
A few honest considerations. Being built two full line sizes heavy means it needs to be fished at the rod's true designated weight rather than sized up, and that extra mass makes it a poor choice for delicate or technical presentations to easily spooked fish. That extra weight can also effect casting accuracy. While it can benefit novice or intermediate casters with distance or when casting large patterns for the first time, experienced casters may find it to be far too clunky or heavy.
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