Freshwater Leaders

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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