Scientific Anglers Headway Strategic are a more compact version of the well-received Headway Bellies. Headway Strategic features the same powerful rear-weighted taper as original Headway, effortlessly loading the rod and making spey casting easier. One primary focus was creating tapers that don’t hinge during the back or forward cast, as hinging can sap energy from the loop during both anchoring and casting.

After successful introduction of the Headway Multi-Tip Shooting Head System, FlyFish Europe realized there was a need for shorter bellies in an angler’s arsenal. Choosing the right belly length is strategic, depending on river size, deep wading, or limited space for D-loop management while anchoring the cast. Opting for a shorter belly is also beneficial for less experienced casters.

Like Headway, the Headway Strategic perfectly matches with the existing Headway Tips.

Headway Strategic Bellies come in four different weights/lengths and five different densities.

Scientific Anglers Headway Strategic features:

• The bellies are designed to be used with a tip (They don’t work properly without).
• Bellies come in Five different variants (Float, Float/ Sink 2, Intermediate, Intermediate/ Sink 3 and Sink 3/ Sink 5).
• Rear-end weight distribution makes the bellies perfect for loading your fly rod, and provides excellent angled casting abilities.
• Orange tracer at the read-end of the belly ensures visual control while casting and fishing.
• No hinging in the transition between belly and tip. Makes for harmonious casting, smooth loops, and a better presentation (with straightened tippets).
• Textured coating, which - compared to traditional lines - makes the lines easier to pull out of the water prior to casting.
• Scientific Anglers line-ID on both bellies and tips, so you can always identify the right line for the right job.