Scientific Anglers Magnitude Smooth Infinity Salt Clear Tip
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- DURACOAT – Specialized dual-polymer design optimizes line stiffness, slickness, and abrasion resistance while significantly reducing line memory and tangles.
- EST PLUS – EST+ - proprietary slickness additive that provides unmatched durability, smoother shooting, and eco friendly performance.
- CFT – Clear Floating Technology uses naturally buoyant polymers for the ultimate in stealthy presentation and best-in-class durability.
Description
The SA Magnitude Infinity Salt 12’ Clear Tip is the same versatile all-species saltwater line as the Amplitude Infinity Salt — same taper, same variable head lengths (48’ at 7 wt through 53’ at 12 wt), same half-size-heavy loading — built with the Magnitude series’ DuraCoat coating and a 12-foot clear floating tip in place of the standard colored tip.
The clear tip is built from naturally buoyant fluoropolymers that float without dressing and are nearly invisible to fish. The 12 feet of clear material at the fly end replaces the most visible section of the line — the portion closest to the fly and most likely to be in a fish’s cone of vision during the approach. The colored head begins 12 feet back from the leader junction, giving the angler a visual reference for cast timing and fly placement without exposing opaque line near the fly.
DuraCoat’s dual-polymer outer coating was developed specifically to solve the cracking and durability problems of previous clear floating lines. EST+ is integrated into the coating for sustained slickness without re-application. Available in Smooth and Textured versions — the Textured version adds Shooting Texture to the running line only, which reduces guide friction for longer casts and provides tactile feedback at the head-to-running-line boundary. 7–12 wt, 100-foot total length, welded loops front and rear.
Features
• 12’ Clear Float Tip — Built from naturally buoyant fluoropolymers; floats without dressing; nearly invisible to fish. Colored head begins 12 feet from the leader junction, providing a visual casting reference while keeping clear material at the fly end.
• Extended Variable Head (48–53’ depending on weight) — Head length increases with line weight. Allows carrying line in the air at longer distances for accurate presentations across varying cast distances.
• ½ Size Heavy — Moderate overweight for close-range rod loading without the aggressive feel of a shorter, heavier shooting head at extended carry distances.
• DuraCoat Dual-Polymer Coating — Two-material outer coating engineered for stiffness, abrasion resistance, and slickness. Specifically developed to address clear floating line durability issues.
• EST+ Slickness Additive — Eco-friendly additive integrated into the DuraCoat layer for sustained shooting performance without re-application.
• Supple Low-Memory Core — Dual-layer core promotes minimal memory and strong coating adhesion.
• Smooth Version — Standard smooth DuraCoat coating on the running line; uniform feel throughout.
• Textured Version — Shooting Texture on the running line for reduced guide friction and tactile head-boundary detection. Clear tip and colored head are identical to the smooth version.
• Tropi-Core Formulation — Core and coating engineered for tropical heat. Not suitable for cold water use.
• Available 7–12 wt — Full tropical saltwater range. Not available in 6 wt.
• 100% Made in USA.
Rod Pairing
| Rod Action | Pairing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Action | Ideal | The ½ overweight and 49' head load fast-action rods at close range while allowing more line to be carried for distance. |
| Medium-Fast Action | Works Well | Performs well on medium-fast rods. The longer head is more forgiving than a short shooting head on rods with a softer tip. |
| Medium Action | Works | The 49' head and ½ overweight design suit medium-action rods better than a short-head line, allowing the rod to load with slower timing. |
Size Guide
Size Guide
| Line Weight | Head Length | Head Weight | Grain Wt. (30') | Species / Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF-6-F | 40' / 12.2M | 230GR / 14.9G | 180GR / 11.7G | Ultra-light bonefish, redfish |
| WF-7-F | 40' / 12.2M | 255GR / 16.5G | 205GR / 13.3G | Light bonefish, redfish, sheepshead, sea trout |
| WF-8-F | 40' / 12.2M | 300GR / 19.4G | 235GR / 15.2G | Bonefish, permit, baby tarpon, triggerfish, redfish, snook, peacock bass, golden dorado |
| WF-9-F | 40' / 12.2M | 335GR / 21.7G | 270GR / 17.5G | Permit, juvenile tarpon, triggerfish, snook, peacock bass, golden dorado |
| WF-10-F | 40' / 12.2M | 405GR / 26.2G | 320GR / 20.7G | Tarpon, permit, bull redfish, trevally, snapper, cuda, bumphead parrotfish |
| WF-11-F | 40' / 12.2M | 450GR / 29.2G | 370GR / 24.0G | Tarpon, GT |
| WF-12-F | 40' / 12.2M | 515GR / 33.4G | 435GR / 28.2G | Tarpon, GT, arapaima, 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. On this line, the running line begins after the colored head ends. The Textured version adds Shooting Texture here to reduce guide friction and extend shooting distance. Rear Taper: The transition from running line to belly. The Infinity Salt’s long rear taper allows the line to be carried in the air at distance without the back of the head entering the rod tip abruptly. Belly: The thickest, heaviest section and primary weight carrier. The variable-length head (48’ at 7 wt to 53’ at 12 wt) distributes the weight over a longer section than short shooting heads, allowing cleaner presentations at greater distances. Front Taper: The transition from belly to clear tip. This is where the colored section of the line transitions into the 12’ clear tip. On this line, the front taper is the last colored section the angler can track visually. Clear Tip (12’): The final 12 feet of the line are built from naturally buoyant clear fluoropolymer rather than the colored coating used on the rest of the line. This section is nearly invisible to fish and floats without dressing. The colored-to-clear transition point serves as the visual reference for fly entry distance.
How does the 12’ clear tip differ from the 10’ clear tip on the Magnitude Grand Slam?
The Magnitude Grand Slam Clear Tip uses a 10-foot clear section; the Magnitude Infinity Salt Clear Tip uses a 12-foot clear section. The additional 2 feet of clear material extends the invisible zone closer to the fly and provides slightly more buffer between the colored head and the fly connection. For the Infinity Salt’s longer head (48–53’ vs. the Grand Slam’s 40’), the 12’ tip is proportionally appropriate — it maintains a similar ratio of clear-to-head length across both lines. In practical fishing, the difference between 10 and 12 feet is modest; both tip lengths provide meaningful stealth compared to a fully colored line.
What are the upsides of the 12' clear float tip?
The primary advantage is reduced visibility to fish at the fly end of the line. On ultra-clear, shallow flats where fish have time to inspect the full presentation, the transition from colored line to leader is one of the most visible elements of the entire rig. Replacing 12 feet of opaque line with clear material removes that visibility. A secondary benefit is that the clear tip allows slightly shorter leaders, since the 12 feet of clear line does some of the work of keeping visible line away from the fly. Some anglers find this helpful for turnover accuracy with very long leaders. A third benefit specific to this version vs. fully clear lines: you can still track the head/tip boundary through the colored section, which tells you where to shoot on the forward cast.
What are the downsides of the 12' clear float tip?
Clear floating tips involve real trade-offs. The 12’ clear section is harder for the angler to see than the colored head, which can make tracking the fly position and detecting subtle surface takes more difficult, particularly in flat or low light.
What is the difference between the Smooth and Textured versions?
Both versions share the same taper, head lengths, grain weights, DuraCoat coating, and 12’ clear float tip. The only difference is the running line finish: Smooth (Magnitude Smooth Infinity Salt Clear Tip): Standard smooth DuraCoat coating on the running line. Uniform feel throughout; quiet through the guides. Textured (Magnitude Textured Infinity Salt Clear Tip): Shooting Texture on the running line only — reduces contact area between the line and guide surfaces to improve shooting distance. Also provides tactile feedback during casting: you can feel the head-to-running-line boundary through your stripping hand, which helps with shooting timing on a line where the transition from colored head to clear tip means there is no visual reference for where the running line begins. Note: unlike the Amplitude Textured Infinity Salt, which used both Floating Texture on the tip and Shooting Texture on the running line, the Magnitude Textured version applies Shooting Texture to the running line only. The clear tip on both versions is identical.
How do I care for the clear tip section?
Rinse the entire line with fresh water after every saltwater session. For the clear tip specifically: do not apply line dressing to the clear section, as most dressings will cloud or damage clear fluoropolymer. Do not leave the clear tip on a hot surface in direct sunlight for extended periods. If memory or coiling develops in the clear tip after storage, stretch it gently by hand. Inspect the tip regularly for cracks or clouding — a significantly cracked or cloudy tip should be replaced. Clean the clear tip with the same mild soap and soft cloth used for the rest of the line, then rinse thoroughly.
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