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18'
18.5'
19'
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20'
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21'
21.5'
22'
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23'
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24'
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27'
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28'
28.5'
29'
29.5'
30'
30.5'
31'
31.5'
32'
32.5'
Tippet
All
08X - 0.0200"
07X - 0.0190"
06X - 0.0180"
05X - 0.0170"
04X - 0.0160"
03X - 0.0150"
02X - 0.0140"
01X - 0.0130"
00X - 0.0120"
0X - 0.0110"
1X - 0.0100"
2X - 0.0090"
3X - 0.0080"
4X - 0.0070"
5X - 0.0060"
6X - 0.0050"
7X - 0.0040"
8X - 0.0030"
Sp. - 0.0394"
Bt. - 0.0610"
Line
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Below you see a couple of randomly selected knotted, tapered leader formulas. Click on the name, category or other elements to see more.
Category:
Precision and distance leaders Designed for single hand rod distance casting. Material: Maxima. Distance leaders should be adjusted for the conditions of the day. Generally, favorable conditions like back wind and low humidity allow long leaders. Use shorter leaders for no or unpredictable wind and high humidity.
1 variation, 02X, 11'
Category:
Dry Fly Leaders This leader is made to turn over a dry fly a bit easier in windy conditions while still allowing for enough slack for floating a dry fly in tricky currents.
Add more tippet to accommodate a longer drift pattern (similar to Harvey slack).
1 variation, 7X, 7.5'
Name
Sections
Tippet
Length
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Formula
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7X 0.0040"
7.5' (7.0-10.0')
4-6wt.
32" of 0.0190 (07X)
25" of 0.0150 (03X)
9" of 0.0110 (0X)
6" of 0.0070 (4X)
18" of 0.0040 (7X)
Category: Dry Fly Leaders
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