Leader

This is the ultimate Hi-Vis Leader from Umpqua. This 10 foot leader is the only one of the market to feature a vivid NEON RED section integrated into the taper. The first 36 inches of butt section is a matte-milky color for maximum constrast. The next 24

RIO's Trout VersiLeaders are designed for the fly fisher who needs a quick-change option for converting a floating line to a sink tip. Each Versileader is tapered for the best in performance and has a 12lb nylon core coated in PVC. A neat, bullet-proof we

POWER TAPER LEADER
Pre-looped Tapered Leader for Stronger Turnover

Keep the power where you need it with a long untappered butt section and a short, very aggressive taper down to tippet. Power Tapers are THE leader for fishing Hopper-Copper-Dropper ri

RIO’S Euro Nymph Leaders are designed with a unique taper to meet the needs of the European nymphing methods for competitors and first timers. These 9’ leaders are built out of a high-vis milky white tapered leader which is hand tied to 22” of our Indicat

Rob Anderson's Lake Leader was designed to simplify deep water nymphing in still waters. 12.5 ft of non-stretch 8-strand spectra fiber allows for accurate hook sets, while the sliding foam indicator allows for accurate depth control in 15+ ft of water. Si

COLOR-CODED LOOPS FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION
A COMPLETE RANGE OF SINK RATES
SLIM, NEAT WELDED LOOP IN THE BUTT FOR QUICK RIGGING

Turn over those big, wind resistant terrestrials! The Hopper Taper uses a long, un-tapered butt section and aggressive taper-to-tippet to make casting hoppers into the wind a breeze. Guide approved!

RIO's Trout VersiLeaders are designed for the fly fisher who needs a quick-change option for converting a floating line to a sink tip. Each Versileader is tapered for the best in performance and has a 12lb nylon core coated in PVC. A neat, bullet-proof we

Using the same bright alternating colors as our indicator tippet, this coil lets an angler see a strike without tension building in the line. Micro perfection loops at both ends allow for easy attachment.

POWER TAPER PRACTICE LEADER
Pre-Looped Tapered Leader for Stronger Turnover

A leader serves as an "invisible" separation between the fly line and the fly, and ultimately the fish. That is a good thing, but for practice casting, a bright neon leader ca

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 o

RIO’s Powerflex Trout leaders feature a powerful butt section that provides unsurpassed turn over for effective wind penetration and to easily cast streamers and indicator rigs. Each leader is made with an advanced copolymer material that ensures the high