Rio Leaders

RIO Tippet Materials
Dispensed from the interlocking, rotating, patented Tippetmaster® spool with RIO™’s patented restraint design for easy withdrawal and replacement of tippet material. Specifications are printed on the elastic restraint for easy identification..
RIO Tapered Leaders
Each RIO Powerflex knotless tapered leader is designed for superb abrasion-resistance as well as high knot and tensile strength. RIO knotless leaders have a high tech "best maximum pull" ratio to orient the molecules in a linear chain. This means that RIO's leaders return to their original taper after a fight.
Rio knotted tapered leaders set the standard for the industry and are used by many top guides.

Our Rio Leaders & Tippet turns over fast and are the freshest available !!!

Fluoroflex^® Plus This exceptional leader and tippet material is made from 100% fluorocarbon (PVDF). Fluoroflex® Plus is the strongest, thinnest fluorocarbon on the market with an incredible strength; for example, 5 lb for 5x material. It is a slightly softer material than Fluoroflex and ties excellent knots. The refractive index (1.42) of Fluoroflex Plus in water (1.33) compared to nylon (1.62) makes it almost invisible to fish. Fluoroflex Plus, with a density of 1.72
(compared to nylon of 1.15), sinks quicker and gets below the surface tension for more effective dry fly, nymph and wet fly fishing. 7x - 0.015 inches. 30 yds (27.5 m).
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22306	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	6X 3.6 lb	$13.95
22305	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	5X 5.0 lb.	$13.95
22304	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	4X 7 lb.	$13.95
22303	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	3X 8.5 lb.	$13.95
22302	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	2X 12 lb.	$13.95
22301	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	1X 13 lb.	$13.95
22300	Fluoroflex Plus Tippet, 30 yard spool	0X 15 lb.	$13.95

Powerflex® Tippet Material High tech, high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength and PTFE coating for abrasion resistance and elongation averaging 26%. Sometimes called double strength nylon. Used for all species, but especially good for trout tippets, the light gray color provides super camouflage in any sub-aquatic environment.
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22002	Rio Powerflex Tippet, 30 yard spool	6X 3.4 lb	$3.95
22003	Rio Powerflex Tippet, 30 yard spool	5X 5.0 lb.	$3.95
22004	Rio Powerflex Tippet, 30 yard spool	4X 6.4 lb.	$3.95
22005	Rio Powerflex Tippet, 30 yard spool	3X 8.2 lb.	$3.95

RIOMax™ RIO is known for its quality leaders and tippets. RIOMax™ is a medium stiff, ultra clear tippet material with 35% elongation and is very easy to knot. Perfect for all anadromous species, and for saltwater fly fishing, especially bonefish. This tippet material outlasts and out-tests any other monofilament. It is completely reliable. Five sizes, 5kg to 10kg are IGFA Class. Straightens easy.
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22253	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.011" 8.8 lb, 4 kg	$4.25
22254	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.012" 10 lb, 5 kg	$4.25
22255	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.013" 13.2 lb, 6 kg	$4.25
22256	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.015" 17.6 lb, 8 kg	$4.25
22257	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.018" 22 lb, 10 kg	$4.25
22258	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.020" 26 lb, 12 kg	$4.25
22259	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.022" 33 lb, 15 kg	$4.25
22260	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.028" 44 lb, 20 kg	$4.25
22261	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.031" 53 lb, 24 kg	$4.25
22262	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.035" 66 lb, 30 kg	$4.25
22263	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.040" 81 lb, 37 kg	$4.25
22264	Rio RioMax Tippet, 30 yard spool	.048" 110 lb, 50 kg	$4.25

Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders Each RIO Powerflex knotless tapered leader is designed for superb abrasion-resistance as well as high knot and tensile strength. The long butt design provides smooth turnover while the supple tippet gives the fly life-like presentation. The graduated tapers have corresponding stepped butt diameters. Tapers are made with thick butts to turn over heavy flies and thinner butts for smaller flies. RIO knotless leaders have a high tech "best maximum pull" ratio to orient the molecules in a linear chain. This means that RIO's leaders return to their original taper after a fight. The light gray color is the most neutral and integrates visually with any background for the perfect camouflage.
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24011	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 6X	$3.95
24012	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 5X	$3.95
24013	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 4X	$3.95
24014	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 3X	$3.95

Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders 3-Pack Nine foot leaders are also available in a 3 pack, with the added benefit of having perfection loops tied in the butt section of each leader in these 3 packs.
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24041	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	9' - 6X	$10.95
24042	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	9' - 5X	$10.95
24043	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	9' - 4X	$10.95
24044	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	9' - 3X	$10.95
24032	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	7.5' - 5X	$10.95
24033	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	7.5' - 4X	$10.95
24034	Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leaders, 3-pack	7.5' - 3X	$10.95

Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Leaders These leaders are designed for steelhead and Atlantic Salmon. They are designed to help turn-over long cast and deliver flies with pin point accuracy. Rio Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Leaders are made from hard, abrasion resistant nylon favored for anadromous species. Our selection features the most popular and practical sizes to fish from the surface to deep in the currents.
6'	9'	12'	15'

6' Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders These leaders are designed for use with sinking tip lines of all kinds. By the time you nail-knot a six-foot leader to the end of your line & tie on a fly you will have a leader of about 5' long. This allows a couple of fly changes before the leader shortens to 4'. Each leader is made from hard, abrasion resistant nylon favored for anadromous species. Great turnover and presentation for all sizes of flies commonly fished for steelhead and Atlantic Salmon.
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24062	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	6' - 10 lb. .012"	$4.25
24063	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	6' - 12 lb. .014"	$4.25
24064	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	6' - 16 lb .015".	$4.25

9' Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders This is the most popular length for steelhead and Atlantic salmon fishing with floating or intermediate lines. This length works well with both single hand and shorter Spey rods. Each leader is made from hard, abrasion resistant nylon favored for anadromous species. Great turnover and presentation for all sizes of flies commonly fished for steelhead and Atlantic Salmon.
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24071	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 8 lb. .011"	$4.25
24072	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 10 lb. .012"	$4.25
24073	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	9' - 12 lb. .014"	$4.25

12' Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders Twelve foot long leaders are very popular for use with spey rods of average length. These leaders are also handy when fishing over steelhead and salmon that have become line-shy. Each leader is made from hard, abrasion resistant nylon favored for anadromous species. Great turnover and presentation for all sizes of flies commonly fished for steelhead and Atlantic Salmon.
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24097	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	12' - 8 lb. .011"	$4.95
24098	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	12' - 10 lb. .012"	$4.95
24099	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	12' - 12 lb. .014"	$4.95

15' Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders These leaders lend themselves well to longer rods and larger river, but are also popular for Scandinavian style Spey casting. Each leader is made from hard, abrasion resistant nylon favored for anadromous species. Great turnover and presentation for all sizes of flies commonly fished for steelhead and Atlantic Salmon.
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24091	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	15' - 8 lb. .011"	$4.95
24092	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	15' - 10 lb. .012"	$4.95
24093	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	15' - 12 lb. .014"	$4.95
24094	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Knotless Tapered Leaders	15' - 16 lb. .015"	$4.95

Billfish Hand Tied Leaders This hand tied billfish leader is the very best on the market. 22 lb (10 kg) IGFA Class ultra hard mono with 16 inches (0.4 m) between the double biminis and a long twisted butt that acts as a shock absorber during fights and fish jumps. 4 ft overall length. Shock tippets are pre-straightened. Leaders are in 3-packs. 100 lb (45.5 kg) shock tippet with 22lb/10 kg IGFA Class Tippet. 125 lb (56.8 kg) shock tippet with 22lb/10 kg IGFA Class Tippet.
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24370	Rio Billfish Leader	100 lb. shock, 22 lb. class tippet	3 for $24.95
24371	Rio Billfish Leader	125 lb. shock, 22 lb. class tippet	3 for $24.95

Tarpon Hand Tied Leaders Guides' favorite! Super tough, 22 lb (10 kg) IGFA Class ultra hard saltwater mono with 22 inches (0.6 m) between the double Biminis. 4 foot overall length. Complete leader with hand-tied Huffnagle knot. In three packs of pre-straightened leaders. 80 lb (36.4 kg) and 100 lb (45.5 kg) fluorocarbon shock tippet for shy poons or flat calm days.
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24396	Rio Tarpon Leader with fluorocarbon shock tippet	80 lb. shock, 22 lb. class tippet	3 for $27.95
24397	Rio Tarpon Leader with fluorocarbon shock tippet	100 lb. shock, 22 lb. class tippet	3 for $27.95

Toothy Critter Leader 7.5 ft (2.3 m), .027" butt with an ultra stiff 15 lb bite tippet for casting big flies. For pike, bluefish, barracuda and similar species. Each tapered leader has a shock tippet of nylon-coated stainless steel wire with a tiny snap for attaching your fly. This is by far the handiest, smoothest "wire-bite-tippet" leader we have seen.
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24350	Toothy Critter Leader	15 lb. 6.8 kg	$6.95

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