Mastery Atlantic Salmon Sh.Head (Colors TBD) Intermediate / Sink 5
Scientific Anglers Mastery Atlantic Salmon Shooting Head Intermediate/Sink 5 is a double-hand shooting head developed for Atlantic salmon fishing. Its density profile combines an intermediate rear section with a Sink 5 front section. This arrangement allows the front of the system to fish deeper while the rear section settles below the surface rather than remaining afloat. It is intended for anglers who want to reduce the influence of surface flow on the head and obtain a more purposeful descent of the fly without using a line that sinks at the same density throughout.
Profile and fishing use
The precisely formed taper is intended to support controlled turnover at both short and long range. It is also designed for balanced handling and casts delivered at varying angles to the current. That combination is relevant on changing salmon water, where casting direction and the path of the swinging fly may need to be adjusted for river width, flow and the position of the lie being covered. The head format also keeps the casting section distinct from the running line, suiting anglers who prefer a shooting-head system on a double-handed rod.
- Density: intermediate rear and Sink 5 front.
- Family range: sizes 7/8, 8/9, 9/10 and 10/11.
- Connections: streamlined Xtra-Strength loops at both ends.
- Core: braided multifilament construction.
- Colour scheme: green and dark grey.
The intermediate/Sink 5 configuration gives the two parts of the head distinct roles. The sinking front helps take the leader and fly into a lower layer of water, while the intermediate rear avoids sitting high on the surface in the manner of a floating section. This can help maintain a more connected path as the fly swings across the current. Actual fishing depth will still depend on flow speed, leader length and construction, fly choice and the time allowed for the system to descend. No specific sinking rate should therefore be inferred for this head.
Streamlined Xtra-Strength loops at both ends provide practical connection points for the running line and for a suitably selected leader or subsequent part of the fishing system. The braided multifilament core forms the structural base of the head, while the green and dark-grey finish gives the line a clear two-colour appearance. Available family sizes are 7/8, 8/9, 9/10 and 10/11; selection should be based on the rating and action of the double-handed rod, together with the angler’s preferred casting style and required handling characteristics.