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TAPERED LEADERS AND TIPPET MATERIAL

Undecided as to the leader you need? Use the "4-rule." Divide the fly size by 4 to determine the maximum tippet size needed. For example, a size 12 fly would require a leader tippet size 3X (smaller would be ok). In between sizes could go either way, smaller is usually better. Leader length? Longer leaders are preferred for late season, low water conditions for a more delicate presentation.

None of these leaders have a loop to connect the leader to the fly line. Convenient leader loops are found in the section entitled "Leader Accessories."


FURLED TAPERED LEADERS

Handwoven from thread or nylon. Super performance from a leader not available with a monofilamnet leader. Loop connections on each end.

Regular duty six foot leaders for trout, panfish and general freshwater angling.

Item No. Material Used Price
FURLED1 Nylon 7.50

Heavy duty 6' for big bass and salt water

Item No. Material Used Price
FURLED3 Nylon 9.50

Crystal clear water leaders nine feet long,

Item No. Material Used Price
FURLED5 Nylon 10.50



CORTLAND 333HT KNOTLESS TAPERED LEADERS

Designed to transfer casting energy down to the tippet for a controlled turnover and precise fly presentation. Superb knot strength. Have connection loop. Priced right!

Each - 2.90

 Item No.-7 1/2' Item No. - 9' Size Lb. Test
333HT70 333HT90 OX 15
333HT71 333HT91 1X 13
333HT72 333HT92 2X 10
333HT73 333HT93 3X 7.9
333HT74 333HT94 4X 6
333HT75 333HT95 5X 4.7
333HT76 333HT96 6X 4
333HT77 333HT97 7X 2.4

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CLIMAX KNOTLESS TAPERED LEADERS

TROUT LEADERS - feature stiff butt, soft tippet. Gets fly out nice and straight. Turn over very well. Have connection loop.

EACH - 3.75

Item No. - 7/1/2'  Item No. - 9' Size Lb. Test
N/A CT91XTL 1X 12
N/A CT92XTL 2X 9
CT73XTL CT93XTL 3X 6.5
CT74XTL CT94XTL 4X 5.5
CT75XTL CT95XTL 5X 4.4
CT76XTL CT96XTL 6X 3.2
N/A CT97XTL 7X 2.4

TROUT NYMPH LEADERS-Sinking leader with bright fl. yellow butt section. Also included is a Hi-visibility yellow styrofoam floating strike indicator. 7 1/2' long.

Each - 3.95

 Item No. Size Lb. Test
NL73XTL 3X 6.5
NL74XTL 4X 5.5
NL75XTL 5X 4.4

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CLIMAX BIG GAME HAND-TIED LEADERS

BONEFISH/PERMIT LEADERS

Each - 3.95

 Item No. Size Lb. Test
BL910LB 9' 10
BL912LB 9' 12

PIKE LEADERS

8' long. 15" wire shock tippet. 2 extra crimp sleeves. No loop.

Each - 3.95

Item No. Size
C291348 20#

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BLUEFISH WIRE LEADERS

8' long. 15" wire shock tippet. 2 extra crimp sleeves. No loop.

Each - 3.95

Item No. Size
C291584 20#

STRIPED BASS LEADERS

6' long. 025" heavy butt, clear. No loop.

Each - 3.95

Item No. Size
C291263 15#
C291270 20#

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SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS FRESHWATER KNOTLESS TAPERED LEADERS

Each - 3.49

Item No. - 9' Size Butt Tippet Lb. Test
SA19000 OX .022 .011 10
SA19001 1X .022 .010 9
SA19002 2X .022 .009 8
SA19003 3X .022 .008 7
SA19004 4X .022 .007 5
SA19005 5X .022 .006 4
SA19006 6X .022 .005 2.8

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BEARTOOTH SPECIALTY LEADERS

Maxima Hand Tied Leaders.

With loop. Color-chameleon with fluorocarbon tippet.

Each - 3.95
Item No. Item No. Size # TEST
7 1/2' 9'    
MAXIM72 MAXIM92 2X 6
MAXIM73 MAXIM93 3X 5
MAXIM74 MAXIM94 4X 4
MAXIM75 MAXIM95 5X 3
MAXIM76 MAXIM96 6X 2

Sinking Shooting Heads

Lead weighted braided sections with loops at each end. These mini shooting heads get the tippet and fly down fast! Smoke grey colored.

Item No. Length Price
HHMSH24 24" 3.65
HHMSH36 36" 4.60

Bungee (Shock) Butts

A braided butt with both ends looped. In the center is a 10" gum rubber shock absorbing bungee section. Great for big game fishing so the hard strike doesn't end in failure. Clear butt sections with an orange bungee section.

Item No. HHBSBUT - Each - 2.50

LINE TO LEADER BRAIDED LOOPS

3 braided loops per package. Slip on and secure with shrink tube sleeve. In two sizes and two colors.

Pkg - 2.65
Item No. # Test - length Color For lines
HHBL27C 30# - 5" Clear 2 - 7
HHBL27F 30# - 5" Hi-vis Orange 2 - 7
HHBL85C 50# - 5" Clear 8 - 15
HHBL85F 50# - 5" Hi-vis Orange 8 - 15

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TIPPET MATERIAL

All material listed below is of the "soft" variety, except for Maxima.


CORTLAND 333HT TIPPET MATERIAL

Spools are interlocking.

Per 25 meter spool - 2.90

 Item No. Size Lb. Test
CORTM0X 0X 12
CORTM1X 1X 9.5
CORTM2X 2X 8
CORTM3X 3X 7
CORTM4X 4X 6
CORTM5X 5X 4.5
CORTM6X 6X 3.3
CORTM7X 7X 2.1

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CLIMAX TIPPET MATERIAL

CLIMAX freshwater tippet spools.

30 meters per spool. Very strong, no memory. Spools interlock.

Per spool - 3.75

 Item No. Size Lb. Test
CLT21TS .021 42
CLT19TS .019 35
CLT17TS .017 28
CLT15TS .015 20
CLT13TS .013 17
CLT0XTS 0X 15
CLT1XTS 1X 12
CLT2XTS 2X 9.5
CLT3XTS 3X 8.4
CLT4XTS 4X 6.5
CLT5XTS 5X 5.5
CLT6XTS 6X 3.5
CLT7XTS 7X 2.5

CLIMAX SALTWATER TIPPET MATERIAL

PER 25 YARD SPOOL - 3.75

 Item No. Lb. Test
CSWTM04 4
CSWTM06 6
CSWTM08 8
CSWTM10 10
CSWTM12 12
CSWTM15 15
CSWTM20 20

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SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS FRESHWATER TIPPET MATERIAL

25 Meter interlocking spools.

Per Spool - 3.49

 Item No. Size Lb. Test Diameter (in.)
SATIP0X 0X 10 .011
SATIP1X 1X 9 .010
SATIP2X 2X 8 .009
SATIP3X 3X 7 .008
SATIP4X 4X 6 .007
SATIP5X 5X 4 .006
SATIP6X 6X 3 .005
SATIP7X 7X 2 .004

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BEARTOOTH SPECIALTY TIPPET

Fluorocarbon Tippet Spools.

The perfect tippet. Invisible on the surface and below. No more spooking fish with shadowy tippets. Color - clear. 30 yards per spool.

Per spool - 8.50
Item No. Size # Test
HHFCT0X 0X 12
HHFCT1X 1X 10
HHFCT2X 2X 8
HHFCT3X 3X 6
HHFCT4X 4X 5
HHFCT5X 5X 4
HHFCT6X 6X 3

Maxima Tippet Spools

Color - chameleon. 30 yards per spool. .

Per spool -
Item No. Size # Test Price
MAXLW40* .027 40 5.95
MAXLW30* .022 30 4.30
MAXLW25* .020 25 4.30
MAXLW20* .017 20 3.50
MAXLW15* .015 15 3.50
MAXLW12* .012 12 3.50
MAXLW0X** 0X 10 3.00
MAXLW1X** 1X 8 3.00
MAXLW2X** 2X 6 3.00
MAXLW3X** 3X 5 3.00
MAXLW4X** 4X 4 3.00
MAXLW5X** 5X 3 3.00
MAXLW6X** 6X 2 3.00

*These spools are round and do not fit Maxima/River Run dispensers

**These spools fit Maxima and River-Run tippet dispensers