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Packing Weight: 6g
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In Stock
Our Part Number: TL2XBar Code: 5052925589387Brand: The Essential Fly
A specially designed co-polymer tapered leader with a long and heavy butt for turnover power and a supple front taper for delicate presentation. These leaders are an excellent choice for fishing with small and mid-sized flies on spooky fish and ideal for even underhand casting.
Product
Tippet Diameter (mm)
Tippet Diameter (inch)
Butt Diameter (mm)
Butt Diameter (inch)
Tippet Test (KG)
Tippet Test (LB)
0X
0.279
0.011
0.64
0.025
4.8
10.5
1X
0.254
0.010
0.58
0.023
4.1
9
2X
0.229
0.009
0.56
0.022
3.5
7.7
3X
0.203
0.008
0.53
0.021
3.1
6.8
4X
0.178
0.007
2.4
5.2
5X
0.152
0.006
0.5
0.02
1.8
3.9
6X
0.127
0.005
0.43
0.017
1.2
2.6
7X
0.102
0.004
0.85
To calculate leader size a time used formula is to divide the fly size by 3, this gives you and approximate tipper size. For example for a size 16 fly 16/3 = 5.33 so recommended leader diameter should be 5x to 6x (as can be seen from the chart below)
Used for Fly Sizes
2
4 to 8
6 to 10
10 to 14
12 to 16
14 to 18
16 to 22
18 to 24
Excellent quality and quick delivery
good quality leaders at a great price, good turnover and holds knots no slipping
Good quality product used them before looking forward to this season. Tight Lines all.
Best length and quality on the market
I have used these leaders in size 2x (7.7lbs). They have good turnover allow you to present the fly and tippet with no splash. I find that using these you can manage a longer leader,
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