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Indicator Leadertop
Designed to turn over all manners of indicators
RIO's Indicator Leaders have a unique design that is ideal for the indicator fly fisher. A powerful butt section and very short taper, easily turns over all manner of indicators, and a long, level tip section allows flies to sink evenly and quickly. The orange butt section is visible enough to be used as an indicator in its own right.
Powerflex Trout Leadertop
Rio's best-selling leaders
The best-selling, most reliable trout leaders in the world.
Steelhead / Salmon Leadertop
Glacial Green
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
Trout Powerflex Plus Leadertop
High Performance Tapered Leader
Rio's Powerflex Plus Leaders are our strongest leaders ever. VHT Nylon Technology provides incredible tensile strength to diameter ratio, making it up to 20% stronger than regular leaders.
Scientific Anglers
Absolute Fluorocarbontop
100% pure fluorocarbon
Absolute fluorocarbon leaders are made from 100% pure fluorocarbon that provides excellent abrasion resistance while remaining supple for high knot strength. Absolute fluorocarbon is up to 15% stronger than previous versions and disappears in water for the ultimate in stealthy, underwater presentations.
Absolute Indicator Stillwatertop
Ideal for indicator fishing stillwater or rivers
- Hot orange butt section for strike detection
- Ideal for indicator fishing stillwater or rivers
- Short butt section with long tippet section to sink nymphs quickly
Absolute Salmon / Steelheadtop
Freshwater Leader
Absolute leaders are made with proprietary copolymer blends that are designed to drastically reduce water absorption while maintaining an optimal suppleness for high knot strength. Absolute nylon leaders and tippet have a 29% higher wet knot strength compared to our previous material and up to 40% higher wet knot strength when compared to our competitors. Our new paper-based leader packaging is now 100% recyclable. All materials, inks, and window are fully biodegradable to protect our streams and reduce our environmental footprint. Please don't litter.
Absolute Streamertop
Freshwater Leader
Absolute leaders are made with proprietary copolymer blends that are designed to drastically reduce water absorption while maintaining an optimal suppleness for high knot strength. Absolute nylon leaders and tippet have a 29% higher wet knot strength compared to our previous material and up to 40% higher wet knot strength when compared to our competitors. Our new paper-based leader packaging is now 100% recyclable. All materials, inks, and window are fully biodegradable to protect our streams and reduce our environmental footprint. Please don't litter.
Absolute Trouttop
Freshwater Leader 3-Pack
- Tapers specifically designed for Trout Fishing
- Heavy butt diameters for powerful accurate deliveries
- Supple material for drag free drifts
- Lengths: 7.5' 0-6X, 9' 0-7X
Absolute Trout Presentationtop
Freshwater Leader
Absolute leaders are made with proprietary copolymer blends that are designed to drastically reduce water absorption while maintaining an optimal suppleness for high knot strength. Absolute nylon leaders and tippet have a 29% higher wet knot strength compared to our previous material and up to 40% higher wet knot strength when compared to our competitors. Our new paper-based leader packaging is now 100% recyclable. All materials, inks, and window are fully biodegradable to protect our streams and reduce our enviromental footprint. Please don't litter.
Umpqua
Deceiver X Fluorocarbon Trout Leadertop
Pre-Looped, Tapered Fluorocarbon Leaders
This is your go-to leader when stealth is critical. These Trout Leaders, in all lengths, feature exclusive taper designs to ensure a perfect blend of stealth, power and delicacy... with legendary Deceiver strength and stealth.
Perform X HD Salmon / Steelhead Leadertop
Pre-Looped, Tapered Nylon Leaders
Our Salmon / Steelhead Leaders are perfect for fishing varying conditions on your anadromous rivers. The longer versions are ideal for swinging traditional wets to steelhead/salmon on a floating line, while the 5' length is great for intruder style flies on heavy sink tips.
Perform X Nylon Finesse Leadertop
Ideal for long, delicate presentations with small, technical flies.
Ideal for long, delicate presentations with small, technical flies. A dense, long butt and long taper ending with a long length of tippet results in ultra-smooth, stealthy, dead-drift for the flat water of spring creeks and stillwaters.
Perform X Nylon Trout Leadertop
This is your go-to leader for most situations.
This is your go-to leader for most situations. Umpqua Trout Leaders, in all three lengths, feature exclusive taper designs to ensure a perfect blend of power and delicacy. Available in a 1-pack or 3-pack