Rio Steelhead/Salmon Leader
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Specifically designed for anadromous species.
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RIO's Steelhead/Salmon leaders are designed and built to match the needs of the steelhead and salmon fly fisher. The leaders are made of a medium stiff nylon and have a powerful taper design that easily turn over larger flies, and cope with tough winds. The copolymer material is incredibly tough and highly abrasion resistant.
- Medium-stiff material for turning over larger flies
- Long butt section and taper for great turnover
- Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
Ideal for:
- Steelhead
- Salmon
- Streamers
- Spey
| Length | Tippet Material | Test | Tippet Diameter | Butt Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6ft 1.8m | Nylon | 8lb | .011in .279mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 6ft 1.8m | Nylon | 10lb | .012in .305mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 6ft 1.8m | Nylon | 12lb | .014in .356mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 6ft 1.8m | Nylon | 16lb | .015in .381mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 6ft 1.8m | Nylon | 20lb | .017in .432mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 9ft 2.7m | Nylon | 8lb | .011in .279mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 9ft 2.7m | Nylon | 10lb | .012in .305mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 9ft 2.7m | Nylon | 12lb | .014in .356mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 9ft 2.7m | Nylon | 16lb | .015in .381mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 9ft 2.7m | Nylon | 20lb | .017in .432mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 12ft 3.7m | Nylon | 8lb | .011in .279mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 12ft 3.7m | Nylon | 10lb | .012in .305mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 12ft 3.7m | Nylon | 12lb | .014in .356mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 12ft 3.7m | Nylon | 16lb | .015in .381mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 12ft 3.7m | Nylon | 20lb | .017in .432mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 15ft 4.6m | Nylon | 8lb | .011in .279mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 15ft 4.6m | Nylon | 10lb | .012in .305mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 15ft 4.6m | Nylon | 12lb | .014in .356mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 15ft 4.6m | Nylon | 16lb | .015in .381mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
| 15ft 4.6m | Nylon | 20lb | .017in .432mm | 0.027in 0.686mm |
