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Steelhead/Salmon Leader

Steelhead/Salmon Leader

Regular price $8.99
Regular price Sale price $8.99

A medium-stiff, nylon tapered leader designed for the steelhead, salmon fly fisher, and ideal for all Spey rods and lines.

  • Medium stiff material, great for turning over larger flies
  • Long butt section and taper for great turnover
  • Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
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  • Test:
    8lb
  • Length:
    6ft
  • Pack Size:
    Single Pack
  • Test:
    8lb
  • Length:
    6ft
  • Diameter:
    .011in (.279mm)
  • SKU:
    6-24460
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Overview

RIO'S Steelhead/Salmon Leaders are built to match the needs of the steelhead and salmon fly fisher. The leaders are made of a medium stiff nylon that is incredibly tough and highly abrasion resistant, and designed with a powerful taper design that easily turns over larger flies, and cope with tough winds. It is ideal for all Spey rods and lines, as well as for the single handed steelhead and salmon fly fisher. The leader is a glacial green in color and is available in 3 different length options; 6ft, 9ft and 12ft. Each length option is available between 8lb (0.011") and 20lb (0.017").

A medium-stiff, nylon tapered leader designed for the steelhead, salmon fly fisher, and ideal for all Spey rods and lines.

Overall rating: 4.928571 / 5 from 14 reviews.

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Good stuff

"Good stuff"

John S. (5/5)

They work!

"I've been using these leaders for years. They're strong, reliable, and cast easily."

David F. (5/5)

Steelhead leaders

"My favorite leader and tippet for Steelhead"

Larry A. (5/5)

The new 20lb is so nice for building longer leaders!

"The new 20lb is so nice for extending these to 15'-18' leaders for longer Spey Rods! Great turnover even into the wind!"

Todd (5/5)

time saver

"time saver"

Frank E. (5/5)

The most dependable leader out

"The most dependable leader out there. From teaching beginners to the most advanced anglers. Never a problem"

Duane D. (5/5)

Great

"Great"

RICHARD S. (5/5)

Great leader

"Great leader"

Richard V. (4/5)

Bring it on fish!

"Bring it on fish!"

Ron S. (5/5)

I use them last year

"I use them last year and they work very well, the lay down well on the water , they are tough ."

Dany S. (5/5)

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