Guideline ULS+ Floating Shooting Line 20lbs

Product detailed description

Guideline ULS+ Floating Shooting Line 20lbs is a floating coated shooting line designed specifically for lighter ULS systems, single-hand spey, trout spey and switch-style fly fishing. It is made for anglers who want the shooting performance of a thin running line, but with better grip, lower memory, easier handling and more control than a pure monofilament line.

The role of a shooting line is simple but important. It sits behind the shooting head or body, runs through the rod guides during the cast and controls how efficiently the head can shoot. A good shooting line must release cleanly, handle well in the hands and stay manageable during repeated casts. The ULS+ Floating Shooting Line is built around this balance.

This line uses a floating coated construction with a supple, smooth and low-memory surface. Compared with bare monofilament, it feels fuller and easier to hold, especially in cold or wet conditions. Compared with a thicker coated running line, it remains thin enough to shoot well through the guides and keep resistance low.

The line is built on a 20 lb low-stretch core with only 6% stretch. This gives a more direct feeling between rod, shooting head and fly. During fishing, that means better contact through the swing, clearer feedback from the line and more effective hook-setting power when a fish takes at distance.

The diameter is 0.028" / 0.70 mm, which makes the line slim enough for light shooting head systems while still being comfortable to handle. The total length is 30 m / 32 yds, giving enough reserve for long casts and practical use with ULS bodies, compact heads and lighter switch setups.

Both ends are supplied with factory-made loops. This makes it easy to connect the line to backing on one side makes it easy to connect the line to backing on one side and to the shooting head or body on the other side. The looped construction also makes line changes faster and cleaner, especially when switching between different heads or adapting a setup to changing water conditions.

The line is fully floating, so it releases easily from the water surface and stays high even in turbulent water. This is useful when fishing smaller rivers, technical currents, floating or slow-sinking systems and situations where line control is more important than maximum depth.

The Pale Olive Tan colour is subtle and practical. It is visible enough to manage during fishing, but not as aggressive or distracting as very bright running lines. For technical trout spey, sea trout or light salmon fishing, this makes sense when the angler wants a controlled setup without unnecessary visual disturbance.

The ULS+ Floating Shooting Line is especially useful behind compact heads and ULS bodies. It works well with light multi-tip setups, smaller shooting heads and shorter line systems where line handling, grip and control matter as much as pure distance. It is also a strong match for anglers who fish with cold hands, wet fingers or repeated casts in changing current seams.

Compared with a pure monofilament running line, ULS+ Floating Shooting Line is easier to grip, easier to control and generally more comfortable to handle. Monofilament can be very fast through the guides, but it can also be thin, slippery and harder to manage. This coated line gives a more controlled and forgiving fishing experience while still shooting efficiently.

Compared with a heavier coated shooting line, this ULS+ version is lighter and more specialised for smaller and more technical setups. It is not designed as a heavy double-hand running line for large salmon rivers. It is aimed at ULS, trout spey, single-hand spey and light switch systems where thin diameter, easy handling and low resistance are important.

The coating is made from PVC that is free from dangerous phthalates, and the line is supplied on a PLA plant-based spool in a box made from recycled paper. For the angler, the most important practical result is a floating, low-stretch, easy-handling shooting line that makes compact head systems more controlled and more pleasant to fish.

Frequently Asked Questions – Guideline ULS+ Floating Shooting Line

What is Guideline ULS+ Floating Shooting Line used for?

It is used as a floating coated shooting line behind ULS bodies, compact shooting heads, single-hand spey systems and light switch setups. It helps the shooting head travel through the guides and gives the angler better line handling and control.

Is this a fly line or a shooting line?

It is a shooting line, not a complete fly line on its own. It is designed to be used behind a shooting head, ULS body or compatible multi-tip system.

What is the breaking strength?

The line has a 20 lb core, making it suitable for lighter ULS, trout spey, single-hand spey and light switch applications.

Does the line float?

Yes. It is a fully floating coated shooting line, which helps it release easily from the water surface and improves control during swing fishing.

Why choose coated shooting line instead of monofilament?

A coated shooting line is easier to grip, easier to control and generally more comfortable in cold or wet conditions. It may be slightly thicker than monofilament, but it gives better handling and a more stable connection to the shooting head.

Does it have loops?

Yes. The line has factory-made loops on both ends, making it easy to connect to backing and to a shooting head or ULS body.

What is the stretch of the core?

The line is built on Guideline’s low-stretch core with only 6% stretch, which improves contact, sensitivity and hook-setting power.

Which systems does it match best?

It matches lighter ULS systems, compact heads, single-hand spey, trout spey and light switch setups. It is not the primary choice for the heaviest double-hand salmon systems.

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