Description
Description
Scientific Anglers Sonar Tropical Jungle Custom Tip is built for deep presentations when targeting powerful species such as tigerfish in large rivers like the Zambezi. The fast-sinking head carries flies down quickly and stays deep, while the intermediate running line maintains control in heavy water. Designed to be custom-cut, the line allows weight adjustment by trimming the front section.
Technologies
- AST – Slickness additive that reduces friction improves shootability and keeps lines performing longer.
- Welded Loops – Durable welded front loop for easy reliable loop-to-loop leader connections.
- Sonar – Density-tuned sinking technology providing smooth sink profiles and stable depth control during retrieves.
- Tropi-Core – Extra-rigid tropical monofilament core designed to resist heat maintain stiffness and deliver powerful turnover in hot climates.
Temperature Rating
- Hot / Tropical – 20°C to 40°C
Target Species
- Tigerfish
- Tuna
- Yellowtail
Types of Flies
- Streamers
- Baitfish patterns
Additional Features
- Custom-cut design lets you trim the front of the line to achieve the exact grain weight required.
- Fast-sinking head delivers rapid depth for aggressive freshwater and saltwater predators.
- Shooting head fused to an intermediate running line for stable depth control.
- Intermediate running line maintains consistent tension when fishing deep.
- Ideal for tigerfish on the Zambezi where deep presentations and long swings are needed.
- Comes with braided add-on loop for easy connection after cutting.
Line Chart
| Line Weight | Head Length | Total Length | Head Weight | Grain Weight* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut to Length | 10.7 m | 32.0 m | – | 462 gr / 29.9 g |
*Grain weight measured at first 9.1 m.
Cut-to-Fit Guide
| Grain Weight | Cut Length | Rod Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 462 gr | 0’ | 12–15 wt |
| 451 gr | 1’ | 10–13 wt |
| 437 gr | 2’ | 10–13 wt |
| 423 gr | 3’ | 10–13 wt |
| 409 gr | 4’ | 9–12 wt |
| 395 gr | 5’ | 9–12 wt |
| 380 gr | 6’ | 9–11 wt |
| 366 gr | 7’ | 9–11 wt |
| 352 gr | 8’ | 9–11 wt |
| 338 gr | 9’ | 8–11 wt |
| 324 gr | 10’ | 8–11 wt |
| 310 gr | 11’ | 8–9 wt |
| 296 gr | 12’ | 8–9 wt |
| 282 gr | 13’ | 8–9 wt |
| 268 gr | 14’ | 7–9 wt |
| 254 gr | 15’ | 7–8 wt |
Sonar Tropical/Jungle Custom Tip Line Features
Scientific Anglers Sonar Tropical/Jungle Custom Tip features a cut-to-fit design for 7–15 weight rods, with a super-fast sinking head and Tropi-Core™ performance—perfect for tigerfish in African rivers as well as jungle species and blue-water predators.

