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Monthly Special
September '08

Tempest I Reel $100.00 $150.00

33% off the Direct market pricing!


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Trout Knotless Tapered Classic Hand Tied Shock Absorber Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Bass Knotless

Trout Knotless Tapered - $3.95 - $4.50

Each RIO Powerflex knotless tapered leader is designed for superb abrasion-resistance as well as high knot and tensile strength. The long, thick butt design provides smooth turnover while the supple tippet gives the fly life-like presentation. The light gray color is the most neutral and integrates visually with any background for perfect camouflage. All Trout leaders have a perfection loop on the butt. 
 

7.5 ft (2.3 m); 0x – 7x
9 ft (2.7 m); 0x – 7x
12 ft (3.7 m); 3x – 7x
15 ft (4.5m); 3x - 7x

7.5 ft and 9 ft leaders available in a 3-pack - $10.95

X" Diameter Diameter Strength Strength
7X 0.004" 0.102mm 2.4lb 1.1kg
6X 0.005" 0.127mm 3.4lb 1.5kg
5X 0.006" 0.152mm 5.0lb 2.3kg
4X 0.007" 0.178mm 6.4lb 2.9kg
3X 0.008" 0.203mm 8.2lb 3.7kg
2X 0.009" 0.229mm 10lb 4.5kg
1X 0.010" 0.254mm 13lb 5.9kg
0X 0.011" 0.279mm 15lb 6.8kg

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Classic Hand Tied - $4.95

For customers who want the very finest craftsmanship, each leader is hand tied with a stiff butt of hard nylon, a medium-stiff midsection and Powerflex tippet for perfect presentation. For ultra accurate presentation there is nothing like RIO’s knotted leaders.
 

Available: 7.5 ft (2.3 m), 9 ft (2.7 m), 12 ft (3.7 m);
Sizes: 3x – 7x

 

 

X" Diameter Diameter Strength Strength
7X 0.004" 0.102mm 2.4lb 1.1kg
6X 0.005" 0.127mm 3.4lb 1.5kg
5X 0.006" 0.152mm 5.0lb 2.3kg
4X 0.007" 0.178mm 6.4lb 2.9kg
3X 0.008" 0.203mm 8.2lb 3.7kg

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Shock Absorber - $4.95

A RIO knotless leader with a 6 inch (15 cm) section of 100% stretch material that protects light tippets under striking and fighting pressures.

Available: 7.5 ft (2.3 m), 9 ft (2.7 m)
Sizes: 3x – 7x

"X" Diameter Diameter Strength Strength
7X 0.004" 0.102mm 2.4lb 1.1kg
6X 0.005" 0.127mm 3.4lb 1.5kg
5X 0.006" 0.152mm 5.0lb 2.3kg
4X 0.007" 0.178mm 6.4lb 2.9kg
3X 0.008" 0.203mm 8.2lb 3.7kg

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Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon - $4.25 - $10.95  

Specifically designed for anadromous species, this clear, non-glare knotless leader has a thicker butt of slightly stiffer copolymer for propelling large flies. 

Available:  6 ft, 9 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft
Sizes: 6 to 20 lb

9 ft leaders available in a 3-pack

 

 

Diameter Diameter Strength Strength
0.010" 0.254mm 6lb 2.7kg
0.011" 0.279mm 8lb 3.6kg
0.012" 0.305mm 10lb 4.5kg
0.014" 0.343mm 12lb 5.5kg
0.015" 0.381mm 16lb 7.3kg
0.017" 0.432mm 20lb 9.1kg

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Bass Knotless - $4.25

Knotless freshwater bass tapered leaders. Clear leader of slightly stiffer copolymer than the trout series. Thick butt for casting bushy bass flies. 

Available: 6 ft (1.8 m), 9 ft (2.7 m)
Sizes: 8 lb – 16 lb  (3.6 kg – 7.3 kg)

Diameter Diameter Strength Strength
0.011" 0.279mm 8lb 3.6kg
0.012" 0.305mm 10lb 4.5kg
0.014" 0.343mm 12lb 5.5kg
0.015" 0.381mm 16lb 7.3kg

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