A specially designed co-polymer tapered leader with a long and heavy butt for turnover power and a supple front taper for delicate presentation. The The Essential Fly - Co-Polymer Tapered Leader - 7.7Lb - 2X is an excellent choice for fishing with small and mid-sized flies on spooky fish and ideal for even underhand casting.
At 12 feet long you can use the leader at full length or cut down to your ideal length making it versatile for all fishing conditions.
| Product | Breaking Straing (LB) | Breaking Straing (KG) | Diameter (mm) | Diamteter (inch) | Butt Diameter (mm) | Butt Diameter (inch) | Typical fly hook size useage |
| 0X | 10.5 | 4.8 | 0.789 | 0.011 | 0.64 | 0.025 | 2 |
| 1X | 9 | 4.1 | 0.254 | 0.010 | 0.58 | 0.023 | 4-8 |
| 2X | 7.7 | 3.5 | 0.229 | 0.009 | 0.56 | 0.022 | 6-10 |
| 3X | 6.8 | 3.1 | 0.203 | 0.008 | 0.53 | 0.021 | 10-14 |
| 4X | 5.2 | 2.4 | 0.178 | 0.007 | 0.53 | 0.021 | 12-16 |
| 5X | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.152 | 0.006 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 14-18 |
| 6X | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.127 | 0.005 | 0.43 | 0.017 | 16-22 |
| 7X | 1.8 | 0.85 | 0.102 | 0.004 | 0.43 | 0.017 | 18-24 |
Typical Fly Usage For Leader Sizes
To calculate leader size a time used formula is to divide the fly size by 3, this gives you and approximate tippet size.
For example for a size 16 fly 16/3 = 5.33 so recommended leader diameter should be 5x to 6x
The Essential Fly Co-Polymer Tapered Leader 7.7Lb 2X for Trout & Grayling Flyfishing (Length 4 Yds / 3.65m) was last modified on 14/12/2023 12:29
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Customer Reviews for The Essential Fly Co-Polymer Tapered Leader 7.7Lb 2X for Trout & Grayling Flyfishing (Length 4 Yds / 3.65m)
Designation not understood! 26 September 2021 | Michael
Purchase not yet used but delivery prompt and in good order.
20 October 2017 | Ian
Excellent quality and quick delivery
24 May 2016 | Ronald
good quality leaders at a great price, good turnover and holds knots no slipping
Tapered Leaders for Fly Fishing 15 January 2013 | David
Good quality product used them before looking forward to this season.
Tight Lines all.
26 June 2011 | Karl
Best length and quality on the market
Excellent value tapered leaders 23 April 2011 | Terry
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,
