Since 1985
When Leon Martuch first started Scientific Anglers some 60 years ago, he knew that the time of the silk fly line had run its course. We aren't so sure, however, that he would have dreamt that fly line development would be transformed into the technical process it is today. Modern day fly line development takes engineers, chemists, as well as knowledgeable fly casters. And what better group of scientists than those at the research giant, 3M, to develop these lines? The design team has taken the principles first introduced by Mr. Martuch and steadily improved upon them to achieve a level of quality and performance that is considered second to none. Scientific Anglers has been the leader in the research and development of fly line coating, slickness and floatation. The new and revolutionary Sharkskin Fly Lines, with AST 'dry-slickness', float higher and shoot easier than any lines ever before. When you have a 60-year tradition to protect, you better get it right. and the folks at Scientific Anglers are doing just that!