RIO Powerflex Tapered Leader

POWERFLEX TROUT LEADERS help you cast better and fish more effectively. The powerful butt section provides unsurpassed wind penetration and easily turns over heavy indicator rigs, while the soft, flexible tippet delivers tiny dries with delicate precision. Advanced copolymer strength allows confident hook sets and greater landing percentages. Hand-tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging. FEATURES Aggressive high-performance taper Long, powerful butt section with soft, flexible tippet Maximum strength and abrasion resistance We have these RIO leaders in 9ft lengths only. Each leader is available in sizes 5X & 6X . Specification of the leaders and their profiles can be seen in the table below: Size Tip Diameter (mm) Lb 5X 0.152 5.0 6X 0.127 3.4 Tapered Leader to Fly Line Connections: Most fly lines now come with a welded loop at the tip, we find the best way to attach your tapered leader is to tie a perfection loop ( click here for tying instructions ) in the butt end of your leader, and then use a loop-to-loop connection to attach it to your fly line. This way has the added advantage that should you wish to change your leader (for a longer/shorter/thinner one), then it's simply a case of loop-to-loop connecting the new leader. Should your fly line not already have a welded loop on the tip, then our favourite way to attach a tapered leader is with a needle knot ( click here for a fantastic demo of the Needle Knot ).