Rio Saltwater Tapered Leader

By A Mystery Man Writer

20Sept2024

RIO's light saltwater shock leaders feature a tough fluorocarbon shock tippet that protects the leader from teeth, gill plates and spines, and are ideal for snook, small tarpon and similar problem species. The main body of the leader is made with a stiff nylon that tapers down to 16lb before being tied to the shock tippet. Each leader is 10ft long and available with either 15lb, 25lb or 40lb fluorocarbon shock tippet. Medium-stiff tapered leaders with a tough fluorocarbon shock tippet.

Rio Light Saltwater Shock Leader

Great for casting large flies, or in tough winds, this Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet Line is excellent for all saltwater species, including snook, tarpon and muskies. Made from 100% fluorocarbon, this tippet is abrasion resistant, super strong and easy to knot. The RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet Line is medium stiff.

Rio Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet 8 lbs

RIO Striped Bass Leaders 30lb - RIO's Striped Bass leaders are designed and built to match the needs of the striper fly fisher. The leaders are made of a stiff nylon and have a powerful butt and taper design that easily turns over large striper patterns and copes with tough winds. The nylon is easy to knot and retains high knot strength.

Rio Striped Bass Leader - 7ft, 12lb

RIO's saltwater leaders are an excellent general purpose saltwater leader for a multitude of species. The leaders are made of a medium stiff nylon and have a taper design that easily turn over typical saltwater patterns and copes with tough winds. The leader is made of a material that is easy to knot and has great knot strength.

Rio Saltwater Leader 10 ft. 10 lb.

Guides' favorite! A hand crafted leader of ultra hard, tough saltwater nylon, with a fluorocarbon shock tippet - ideal for tarpon.RIO’s Tarpon Pro leader takes all the guesswork out of your tarpon fishing. Designed from years of testing and countless feedback from the best Florida Keys guides, our leader is ready to fish out of the package. Simply loop to the end of your line then tie on a fly. Each leader is 10ft in length, tied with a heavy butt section for wind penetration and turnover.