Scientific Anglers UST SD Shooting Head – Float / Sink 5
Product highlights
- Dual-Density Float / Sink 5 for deeper and more stable presentation
- Powerful taper – easily turns over heavy flies, sink tips and long leaders
- HI-VIZ tracer for excellent visibility and swing control at distance
- Seamless Density eliminates hinging between density sections
- Shooting Texture for easier pick-up from deeper water
- Perfect presentation angle for fishing deeper, stronger currents
This premium shooting head series was created in cooperation between FFE and Scientific Anglers for European anglers targeting salmon and sea trout. The Float / Sink 5 model combines a powerful taper, highly visible HI-VIZ tracer, Seamless Density sinking technology and Shooting Texture surface, allowing you to fish your fly deeper, more stable and at a precise presentation angle.
The goal was to build a “badass fishing tool” capable of handling thousands of casts during a season while still fishing extremely effectively. This head provides a more aggressive swing angle, superb current control and ideal fly presentation at greater depth.
Main features
- Powerful taper designed for modern double-hand rods – easily turns over heavy flies, sink tips and long leaders.
- Float / Sink 5 dual-density – ensures a stable and deep swing.
- HI-VIZ tracer for excellent visibility and full swing control at distance or in low light.
- Seamless Density eliminates hinging between densities.
- Shooting Texture makes it easy to lift the head from depth before the next cast.
Line weights and specifications
| 7/8 |
31 g / 480 gr |
11.3 m |
| 8/9 |
35 g / 540 gr |
11.7 m |
| 9/10 |
39 g / 600 gr |
12.1 m |
| 10/11 |
44 g / 680 gr |
12.5 m |