Arctic Silver's Micro Diameter (MD) fly lines are characterised by an extremely small diameter, ranging from 0.75mm (#3 to #6) to 0.80mm (from #7). Much thinner than conventional fly lines! This results in lower friction in the rings, excellent wind cutting, hardly any air resistance when casting and of course more space on the reel! In addition, when the line lifts off the water surface, less splashing water is caused, which reduces the negative effect on the fish. The core of the MD Flylines consists of a stable line braid, which is extremely durable connected to the coating. The two micro loops allow for quick connection to leader and backing. The taper of the Micro Diameter fly line is equally suitable for speycasts and overhead casting.
With the Green Velvet, the product developers at Arctic Silver are introducing another member of the ever-growing line family from Scandinavia. With a head of 10.9 m, the Green Velvet is one of the mid-belly lines on the market. On the water, this line shows a very harmonious loop pattern over all casting distances. No matter whether you use the space for an overhead cast or rely on compact water contact casts in the tightest of spaces. The Green Velvet's balanced taper allows for very clean presentations and the smooth tapered tip supports a nice roll out of your leader. Combined with the ultra-thin diameter of the line, you'll be able to offer your fly very discreetly and entice even cautious fish to bite. If you're not a fan of very compact weight forward lines, then the Green Velvet is a definite buy for you!
Intermediate: This intermediate line is an excellent choice for river, stream or coastal fishing. Whenever you need a clean presentation and want to offer your fly just below the surface, the Green Velvet Int. from Arctic Silver is your best bet. The harmonic taper of this line provides a clean turn-over of your fly and helps you to lay your fly gently on the water surface. The line can be cast very very controlled over all casting distances and shows a very stable loop pattern. In the line classes #6 and #7 we recommend the Green Velvet for fishing for Sea Trout. This line has also proven to be an excellent choice on stillwater for large rainbows! Long casts are possible with the Green Velvet (also because of the low line diameter) without problems - and not infrequently it comes down to this!
ArcticSilver Colour Code:
Each line class has its own colour code at ArcticSilver. This colour code is not only found in the colour of the running line or on the loop of the ArcticSilver flying lines, but also on the matching rods of the Norwegian manufacturer. For example, ArcticSilver's #6 class has the colour "blue". So all #6 flying lines have a blue running line and all #6 fly rods have a blue marking. So you can see at a glance that line and rod harmonise and you always know exactly which line is on your reel.
Details:
- Ultra-thin line diameter for longer casts even in windy conditions
- Intermediate
- Mid-length head for precise and smooth presentation
- 4m handling section for optimum line control
- Low drag
- Less friction on the rod rings
- Braided core and robust welded microloops at both ends
- Length: 30m (98 ft)
- Head length: 10,9 m
- Sink rate: 1.3 ips
- Colour: Two-coloured (ArcticSilver Colour Code)
Tip: The packaging of this flying line made of sturdy cardboard can be used as a fly box and has 4 rows of slotted foam.
Our Test on adh-world
„A short belly and a slim running line are perfect for conquering the coast! Therefore, we took a closer look at the Compact 2.0 and Green Velvet fly lines from ArcticSilver and put them to an extensive test on the Baltic Sea. In this video, we present a direct comparison of the two lines and show how they perform in wind and waves. Find out more about the two high-end fly lines from ArcticSilver and join us on the coast!“
Class | Length Head | Weight Head | Total Length | Color |
---|---|---|---|---|
# 5 |
10,9 m |
12 g | 30 m | green/green |
# 6 |
10,9 m |
14 g | 30 m | green/blue |
# 7 |
10,9 m |
16 g | 30 m | green/yellow |
# 8 |
10,9 m |
18 g | 30 m | green/orange |
First of all, the Norwegian manufacturer ArcticSilver is known for a truly innovative range of fly rods. All of these rods have one unique feature in common: the so-called Free-Flex-System including the Quick-Lock reel seat. This patented design allows the blank to swing inside the handle, which creates outstanding casting and fish fighting properties. In fact, ArcticSilver offers many different models that are suitable for a variety of different fly fishing disciplines – whether casting delicate dry flies for trout or massive streamers for large predators. In addition, ArcticSilver also presents a large selection of modern fly lines that have a very thin diameter due to their so-called Micro Diameter (MD) design. This design allows record-breaking casting distances thanks to minimum friction in the rod guides and hardly any air resistance. In fact, these advantages are not only noticeable in combination with an ArcticSilver fly rod, but also with rods from other manufacturers.