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Snowbee Fly Lines
Snowbee XS Fly Lines, Specialist Snowbee XS Fly Lines, Snowbee 'Switch' Fly Lines, XS Plus 'Countdown' Fly Lines, XS-tra Distance Lines, XS Plus Hi Float, New Classic Fly Lines, Predator & Saltwater Fly Lines, XS Tropics Saltwater Fly Lines, 3-Dimensional Spey Casting, Multi-tips and 'Scandinavian' Spey Lines plus Fly Line Cleaning Accessories
All Snowbee fly lines are designed in the UK and are recognised by top professionals everywhere. Used by many top fly rod manufacturers for demonstration and casting exhibitions, the reputation of the Snowbee fly line is becoming legendary. Truly world class and leading the field as the best British fly lines ever made.
All Snowbee fly lines are designed by us in the UK and
recognised by professionals worldwide. Soft and supple, for
perfect loops and memory free control, fishing any Snowbee
line from today’s massive range one can be sure of effortless
casting performance and presentation, with a renewed
distance you never believed achievable before. For those
who are familiar with Snowbee lines, they will appreciate the
unique and distinctive performance they can rely upon… and
for those that are not – just ask the person next to you – they
are probably using one! Choose a Snowbee XS fly line and
bring out the best in your casting today.
Snowbee XS Floating Fly Lines
Used by many top Fly Rod manufacturers for demonstration and casting exhibitions, the reputation of the Snowbee Fly Line is becoming legendary. Truly World Class Lines and leading the field as the best British Fly lines ever made.
"I have been using these fly lines for several years for casting presentations, teaching and fishing in the United States. They are truly 'world class' lines and are specifically requested by many renowned casters. With an assortment of tapers, memory free yet durable, these are high performance lines.....I heartily recommend them to all casters from the novice to the most discriminating professional" Lee Davison FFFMCI, THCI (Casting Professional - USA)
WFF – XS Floating Fly Line (Ivory)
The long standing flagship of the range, the original Prestige, no frills and without doubt still one, if not the best floating fly line available today. Its unique combination of ultra-low friction coating, superbly balanced profile and outstanding shootability, makes this a fly line which enhances the performance of the world’s best fly rods and brings out the best in casters of everywhere whatever their ability.
WFFTC- XS Two Colour Floating (Ivory/Blue)
The original Snowbee two colour, first used by casting instructors and demonstrators world wide, to perfect and demonstrate their art. The best of Snowbee XS standard fly line design with a simple colour enhancement to assist every fly fisher to perfect their technique.
WFHV - XS Hi-Viz Floating Fly Line
By popular demand, the XS Floating line, in a Hi-Viz Orange. Outstanding visibility for the Nymph, Boat or Competition angler, coupled with the renowned Snowbee XS performance.
EDF - XS Extreme Distance Fly Line (Ivory/Peach)
Following the remarkable success of the Snowbee XS Ivory and then Two Colour lines, the new Extreme Distance has been the latest in award winning fly lines for Snowbee and now with a #5wt version, this is surely one of the ultimate distance casting lines ever made. Distance casting made easy.
DPF - XS Delicate Presentation Floating Fly Line
Originally designed for ‘Thistle Down’ presentation on the river, this line has yet to receive the public recognition that it has been returning in professional circles. And if anybody thought that rivers were the limit with this line they would be mistaken. The Continuous Rear Taper (CRT) profile has surprised many when demonstrating and on stillwaters where dry fly casting using the #5 and #6 WT versions with the lightest of tackle, has proved effortless.
DTF - XS Double Taper Floating Fly Line
Incorporating all the superb properties of the original Snowbee XS Weight Forward Floating line, but in a Double Taper profile, for the traditional angler not yet converted to the Delicate Presentation but where fly presentation is still everything and still great for delicate spider and dry fly fishing in particular.
For enhanced performance and extended life, each fly line comes with a specially formulated bottle of Snowbee line care, plus two loop connectors in appropriate sizes, to be used with the enclosed line. Be sure to read the instructions on how to get the best performance with your new Snowbee line.
Specialist Snowbee XS Fly Lines
WFBT - XS Buzzer Line (Olive Tip/Ivory)
The now renownded ‘Buzzer’ line was developed especially for optimum performance when fishing the ubiquitous and hugely rewarding style of the buzzer, whether from the bank or boat. This fly line has the same profile as the ever popular XS Floating Ivory, but the last 3-4ft of the front taper section is coloured a neutral shade of olive where it has been purposely designed to sink slowly and improve successful ‘hook ups’ and ‘feel’, when buzzer fishing or straight line nymphing in particular, resulting in countless extra fish.
WFST - XS Intermediate Sink Tip Fly Line
A sink tip line which exhibits the same superb casting performance as our floating lines, without the hinging and ‘casting kick’ usually associated with sink tips. The 13ft intermediate density sink tip will ‘hang’ sub-surface, giving straight line contact with the fly, to avoid missed takes. Precise depth control is achieved, through speed of retrieve make this line ideal for the serious Grayling, Brown and Sea-Trout angler.
WFND - XS Neutral Density Fly Line
The same profile as the Snowbee XS floating line, but in a natural, non spooking, mustard colour. Perhaps as yet, the most under used and underrated line in the entire Snowbee range. The super slow, uniform sink rate, is designed to ‘hang’ just sub surface, where some would say is the very best place to be. Too many lines sink quickly below those invisible subsurface cruisers, often just out of sight, and of course those easily spooked Sea-Trout on the rivers too.
WFI - XS Clear Intermediate Fly Line
The combination of outstanding Snowbee XS performance, with virtual invisibility, makes this versatile line deadly for all sub-surface fishing, whether Buzzer, Nymph, Sea-Trout or Saltwater. Minimal stretch for ultimate feel, this is a stealth fishing line every angler should have on one of their spare spools.
Snowbee ‘Switch’ Floating Fly Lines
Totally new designs and profiles to perfectly match and complement the new Snowbee Prestige and all other Switch Rods.
Modern day Switch lines are a little like a ‘compressed’ Spey line, with a short, heavy head similar to a shooting head profile, but in the popular ‘Skagit’ style. The difference however, is that the bulk of the weight is at the back of the head, to provide the power to create tight D-loops and effortless distance. A long shallow front taper provides a smooth energy transfer for controlled and accurate presentation. To enhance this, Switch lines are ideally fished with a Snowbee Poly-Coated Leader, allowing different fishing depths, depending on the density used.
A short, steep rear taper compresses the weight into the head, where it’s needed and connects smoothly to a fine diameter, continuous running line for minimum friction and maximum shootability.
Available in Grain Weights 200 to 450 to cover all popular sizes of Switch Rod
XS-Plus ‘Countdown’ Fly Lines
The XS-Plus ‘Countdown’ series has been designed to combine precise sink rates with maximum casting distance. The fly angler can now reach extended drop-offs and target deep lying fish, with a line slick enough and smooth enough to do so without the fear and frustration of coils and tangles. The lines are also an extra 30ft longer than the normal XS to allow for the extended casting achievable.
The running line has also been extended by 30 feet over a normal Snowbee XS from 90' to 120' on all countdown lines to allow for the extra casting distances now achievable.
With the line having no memory issues, ones time on the bank or boat is therefore spent more productively 'fishing' and you don’t have to start your retrieve on the backing.
WFCD2 – XS-Plus Countdown 2
Two coloured in natural olive greens to avoid spooking fish but still visible to see the depth of retrieve. At 2 inches per second sink rate, this represents the slowest in the XS-Plus Countdown series it is perfect for fishing nymphs or lures beneath the surface on river or Stillwater and will account for many bonus fish ‘on the drop’ as the flies sink slowly, whilst counting down to the desired fishing depth.
WFCD3 – XS-Plus Countdown 3
With a sink rate of 3 ins/sec this has been designed for fishing nymphs in moderate depths, especially when the wind is up a little or with a booby on the point to provide a washing line style of fishing. When the fish are feeding or holding 3-5ft below the surface, Countdown 3 can be ideal for reaching that popular target depth within about 15 secs and then a continuous moderate retrieve will help maintain the flies at the desired fishing depth for much of the way back.
WFCD5 – XS-Plus Countdown 5
Countdown 5 averages a sink rate of 5 inches per second, which is perfect for fishing a team of sunk lures at moderate depth on a rough day, with a good degree of control. Traditional lures and boobies can be combined with mixed leader lengths to provide the ultimate presentation at whatever depth required. Countdown 5 will quickly deliver ones flies to required depth, from a boat for example, without losing valuable time and distance, as the boat continues to drift quickly forward.
XSPCD7 – XS-Plus Countdown 7
The fastest sinking Snowbee line ever, at a density achieving an average sink rate of 7 inches per second, this line will provide optimum distance and depth in the roughest of weather conditions. Capable of reaching the bottom in nearly 20 feet of water in around 30 seconds and with a low stretch core for maximum sensitivity, this line is ideal for lures or boobies in all weathers or simply fishing ones flies hard on the bottom in no time at all.
Snowbee XS-tra distance Fly Lines
EXDF XS-tra Distance Floating
Our XS-tra distance lines use a shooting-head profile designed for extreme distance casting. The 30ft, 35ft and 40ft head, runs into a continuous, fine diameter running line for the ultimate ‘shootability’. The overall line length is 40 yards and early trials regularly saw the backing line loop rattling through the rod rings!
Available in Floating, Intermediate and Fast-Sink, these new lines will help you reach those fish that were previously just out of casting range.
EXDI XS-tra Distance Intermediate
A relatively slow sinking intermediate line with a sink rate of 2-2.5 ips. This line is great for distance work with nymphs and lures when you want to take the line off the surface and catch those fish cruising below. Good for minimising the effect of drag in a cross wind and ideal sink rate for controlled depth presentation.
EXDFS XS-tra Distance Fast Sink
This is a distance casting, fast sinking line, with a sink rate of 5-5.5ips. Ideal for sunk line bank work. With typical tangle free, slick shooting XS characteristics and floating running line, one can be confident of consistently using up the full 90ft of running line to reach those fish that were previously a challenge for the best of casters with a conventional line. The bright running line being an aid for instant take detection.
XS Plus Hi-Float Fly Lines
WFHF XS-Plus Hi-Float Fly Line (for rivers)
Our new premium fly line, combines all the attributes of the current XS range, but in a new Hi-Float coating. This new, ultra-buoyant material
avoids tip sink, making this the ideal dry fly, or light nymphing line. Available in 2-tone olive up to line #5 for the river.
WFHF XS-Plus Hi-Float Fly Line (for stillwaters)
Our new premium fly line, combines all the attributes of the current XS range, but in a new Hi-Float coating. This new, ultra-buoyant material
avoids tip sink, making this the ideal dry fly, or light nymphing line. Available in 2-tone blue in line weights #6-#8 for the reservoir.
Classic Fly Lines
Classic fly Lines
A quality range of Fly Lines at affordable prices.
For many years, Snowbee has produced some of the best quality fly lines on the market today. Launched in 2010 this economically priced range of lines is aimed at the budget conscious angler. At these prices, you would not expect the supreme performance of the XS range of lines, however they offer good, reliable performance and make an exceptional ‘entry level’ or combo kit line.
With shorter, steeper tapers, the casting performance is more forgiving and ensures good turn-over of large flies at maximum casting distance.
Available in 30yd Trout lines, 2 x Floating – (Pale yellow or Hi-Viz Chartreuse) and 1 x Intermediate (Mid Blue), plus a 35yd Floating Salmon SPey Line (Peach).
Saltwater Fly Lines
BFF - XS Bonefish Fly Lines
Designed specifically for Bone fishing in Sub-Tropical conditions, a profile similar to the standard floating line, offers spook-free presentation, coupled with the legendary Snowbee performance.
SWF - XS Saltwater Fly Lines
A general-purpose saltwater line suitable for anything from UK species to Tarpon where the temperatures are not the most fierce as can be found in parts of the tropics. The longer belly, gives the line more ‘weight’, for quick loading, while the shorter, steeper tapers will turn over the largest of flies at any distance.
SWSS - XS Saltwater Clear
Slow Sink Fly Line Using the well proven Snowbee XS line profile, with a clear Slow Sink coating, this is the ultimate sub-surface ‘Predator’ fly line for all temperate or sub-tropical species with minimal risk of spooking ones prey.
XS Tropics Saltwater Fly Lines
XS Tropics Saltwater Fly Lines
Anyone who has fished in the searing heat of the Tropics knows of the havoc these temperatures can play with a fly line. Your prized line, which performs faultlessly on the local reservoir, suddenly turns into a string of limp liquorice, which sticks to everything! If you are going all that way and spending all that money…go prepared. That’s where the New Snowbee XS Tropics Saltwater lines come in. Using totally new technology, these lines are designed to retain their performance in extremes of temperature & humidity.....
SWTS XS Tropics Saltwater Surf Line
Although designed for Tropical surfcasting, this line performs equally well in temperate conditions. Ideal for use where the predators are holding just behind the second or third wave break, picking up baitfish or shrimp, caught in the undertow. The short, shooting head profile, fast-sink head, gets you down quickly to the bite zone, whilst the high buoyancy, floating running line, prevents getting sucked down by the under-tow.
SWTI XS Tropics Saltwater Intermediate line
An Intermediate version of the Floating line, which sinks at a uniform, controllable 2.0-2.5ips. A superb line for toothy critters patrolling sub-surface.
SWTF XS Tropics Saltwater Floating line
Probably the most commonly used line, this one really needs to be right….and it is. Slick, supple & responsive for supreme accuracy at maximum casting range, this line delivers!
......So when that monster Tarpon “tails” at extreme casting
distance, you can cast instinctively, confident the line will
perform. The shorter, steeper taper of your Snowbee Tropics
line is designed to ensure your heavy fly reaches the target and
turns your fly over, even at maximum casting range and
then ......... hang on!!!
Salmon Spey Casting
3 Dimensional Spey Series
For many years now, Snowbee have led the way in spey line development, with the revolutionary 3D balanced system helping pioneer the way forward. With this enormous success and growing reputation, we continue to listen and respond to customer requests and we have introduced further advances to help the double handed spey angler.
3D Spey Line System
On large open rivers there is normally plenty of room for Spey
casting and the size of the ‘D’ loop is not a limiting factor. Spey
casting your way down a tree-lined or steep sided river however adds another dimension. Using a line with too short or too long a head and finding the optimum rod load point is left pretty much to guesswork. The Snowbee development team has tackled this situation head-on and produced a range of lines that are perfectly balanced for spey casting in just about any river environment. 1D, 2D and 3D – Spey Lines are each colour-coded, providing you with a choice of specific head lengths and corresponding weights to suit your preferred Spey Rod and casting requirements.
3D Spey Casting Fly Lines
In all cases, successful Spey casting requires fine line control and split-second timing. The amount of line exposed to the rear of the caster is of paramount importance. During the concluding moments of a Single & Double Spey or Snake Roll, a ‘D’ loop is formed alongside and to the rear of the caster. Optimum ‘rod loading’ is achieved when the ‘D’ loop is at maximum stretch and the fly line ‘head’ and rear taper are almost completely outside of the tip ring. If executed using a perfectly balanced line, this ‘intentional hinging’ of the rear taper not only improves the potential for narrowing the loop in the forward cast but it also increases both line speed and distance... we call this the ‘Optimum Rod-Load Point’.
New improved 3D Spey lines.
The ever-popular 3D Series of Snowbee Spey Lines is now back in full production in the UK and the 2D lines will keep the benefit of the extra 10ft extension on the running line. This was added to increase the overall lebgth to 120' when the casting performance of the 2D lines on modern rods out grew the original design length of 110ft.
The conventional length of running line was no longer enough to accommodate the ability of most of today’s anglers and rods, with a 2D line in their hands. Spey casting, distance presentation can now be fulfilled in 21st century style and this most popular and now enhanced 2D line, will accommodate the new levels of performance in Spey casting.
New 'Intermediate' Sinking 3D line.
In addition to the traditional Floating and Sink tip 3D spey lines we have we have now developed and introduced a brand new 'Intermediate' sinking Spey line in all three 3D formats. This line has a sink rate of 2-2.5ips to help with those situations when a floating or sink tip fly line are just not enough. In all three head lengths 1D(51ft), 2D(62ft) and 3D(73ft) this line is designed to help produce more fish on those difficult days wherever one may be.
3D fly lines
The3-D principle is pretty straight forward, and is designed to reward the angler with optimum performance when the full head is extended. All three dimensions 1D, 2D and 3D can all be interchanged to suit the venue or conditions, without changing ones rod and still achieve the optimum casting performance, the only difference being the head length. The 2D is the great all rounder, the 1D is best for smaller tight locations and particularly windy conditions and the 3D, with its 73ft head, is ideal for the big open river.
1D Spey Lines (51 ft Head)
Suitable for Spey casting on small rivers where bank side vegetation and /or steep sided river banks severely limit the back cast area in particular. The 51ft head 1D lines are also ideal for windy days when the 2D and 3D options are simply too much to handle. With the 3D technology one can simply swap from the 3D to a 1D and carry on fishing with the same weight balance compensared in the shorter head.
2D Spey Lines (62 ft Head)
Perhaps the best and optimum of all Salmon Spey lines. Suitable for Spey casting on medium rivers, where bank side vegetation and /or steep sided river banks have minimal impact on the back cast area – an ideal all purpose Spey line whatever the rod or experience. Available in wide weight range from 36g #8/9 to the heaviest 56g #11/12.
3D Spey Lines (73ft Head)
For the Ultimate distance Spey cast the 3D (73ft head) is the longest head profile in the 3D series. Suitable for Spey Casting in the larger Salmon rivers available in all three densities, floating, sink tip and Intermediate.
2D Multi-Tip System
After last years’ developments and the introduction of a new Intermediate density Spey line in all three profiles 1D, 2D and 3D, this year we have responded to further popular demand and introduced a New multi-tip system in the most popular 62ft 2D range.
Consisting of a standard 2D floating body, with four optional density tips, all supplied in our neat folding Leader Wallet. You can now carry a quick change head system for all fishing conditions, with the additional benefit of the optimum 2D line set up and presentation.
Available in 2D (62ft head), in line
weights 36g/8-9, 40g/9-10, 44g/10-11, 56g/11-12.
Supplied with interchangeable, looped tips in densities:
Floating, Slow Intermediate, Slow Sink & Fast Sink.
Multi-Tip Salmon Pack
Again through continuous demand we have developed
and introduced a new multi-tip system to go with any of
the Snowbee Salmon lines. Pre-looped for ease of use and
quick change these tips come in a pack with a leader wallet
to hold any other tip configurations and spare tippets for
emergency use. When the conditions are right and the
fish are ready for action the last thing you want is to be
searching for and preparing leaders instead of fishing.
Consisting of our neat folding Leader Wallet, together
with 5 Pre-looped Poly Coated Leaders in densities:
Floating, Intermediate, Slow-Sink, Fast Sink & Super-
Fast Sink.
'Scandinavian' Spey Lines
‘Scandinavian-Spey’ Fly Lines,
(with Continuous Running Line and Backing)
The Scandinavian Spey line profiles meet the demands of those salmon & sea-trout anglers, fishing with double handed rods in highly restricted areas, where the creation of a large ‘D’ loop is near impossible. By combining the best of the ‘Scandinavian underhand’ style of casting and ‘shooting head’ line technology, with our own UK style of ‘Spey Casting’ and delicate front taper design, we’ve created the ultimate fly line for tackling great places with tight spaces. The Scandinavian-Spey loads the rod quickly at short range, shoots like a dream and has the turnover of a traditional Spey line. The slickest delivery of flies, with no backing knots into the bargain.
Scandinavian-Shooting Heads
(shooting head only with 2 braided loops and shrink sleeve tubing)
The traditional Scandinavian method of using ‘trim to fit’ Shooting Heads for Salmon & Sea-Trout fly fishing, is as popular today as it’s ever been, allowing the angler to ‘modify’ the weighted section of the head to suit his own, very specific requirements. Snowbee Scandinavian Shooting Heads have the same front profile & head weights as the ‘Scandinavian Spey’ lines, for effective rod loading at short range and incredibly smooth turn-over. Available in a choice of densities and head weights, to suit both single and double handed casting situations.
Our ‘Scandinavian-Spey’ fly lines come in a choice of Floating, Intermediate and Ultra-fast sinking densities, with a colour coded core that also forms the first 50yds of your backing.
Snowbee – Hi-Visibility Running Lines
Snowbee – Hi-Visibility Running Lines
Snowbee – Floating, High-Visibility, Running Lines feature a low mass, low diameter material composition and provide the ideal medium for Shooting Head construction and line shoot-ability. Available in two sizes Trout (0.8mm diam) and Salmon/Saltwater (1.0mm diam).
‘Multi-Tip’ Salmon Line System
Scandinavian Shooting Head Multi-Tip System A new, improved version of our popular Scandinavian Shooting Heads, tending to favour the shorter head ‘Skagit’ style of fishing, with an added looped tip system. Comprising a Shooting Head body of 11.9m with 2 interchangeable Salmon Poly Coated Leaders, all supplied in our neat Leader Wallet.
Available in line weights: 20g/6-7, 24g/7-8, 36g/8-9, 40g/9-10, 44g/10-11, 48g/11-12
Available in: 2D (62ft head), in line weights 36g/8-9, 40g/9-10, 44g/10-11, 56g/11-12.
In densities:
Floating body plus intermediate and slow-sink PCL’s
Intermediate body plus slow-sink and fast-sink PCL’s
Fast-sink body plus fast-sink and super fast-sink PCL’s
Fly Line Cleaning Accessories
19103 Fly Line Cleaner/Leader Straightener
A really useful accessory. Two surfaces have felt pads for fly line cleaning/dressing and the other 2 have rubber pads to straighten leaders. Plastic D-ring to attach to vest or zinger.
SLSK Snowbee Line Slick
A silicon based fly line lubricant, which reduces friction and resistance through the rings, allowing faster line speed at all times. Helps protect fly lines from damage and the effects of harmful chemicals.
SFLD Snowbee Fly Line Degreaser
Our degreser is the only known silicone solvent, which removes all traces of silicone or grease from the fly line, allowing it to cut quickly through the surface.
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