Leader & Tippet

RIO’s Powerflex Tippet has high knot strength, stretch, and flexibility. Colored light grey to blend in with the water, this tippet is perfect for trout. Available in regular and guide spools, from 8X to 60 lb.

The Pike/Musky leader is designed for pike, musky, and similar toothy species. The ultra-stiff nylon leader is attached to a bite-resistant wire. Two wire choices are available.

Guides' Favorite! A Hand Crafted Leader Of Ultra Hard, Tough Saltwater Nylon, With A Fluorocarbon Shock Tippet - Ideal For Tarpon. Each leader is 10ft in length, tied with a heavy butt section for wind penetration and turnover.

RIO’s Toothy Critter is the perfect line for chasing species with sharp teeth like bluefish and barracuda. The bite-resistant wire it attached to a stiff nylon leader with a taper design for casting large flies.

RIO's bonefish/saltwater fluoroflex leaders are made of 100% fluorocarbon, with high abrasion resistance and excellent tensile and knot strength and a long butt section that will turn over flies effortlessly. Perfect for shallow, clear flats.

The RIO Bonefish leaders are made with the traits needed by a bonefish angler. The medium-stiff nylon with a powerful taper allows bonefish flies to turn over with ease, while coping with strong winds.

RIO’s Steelhead/Salmon Tippet is a medium-stiff nylon perfect for steelhead, salmon, and spey fishing.

RIO’s Steelhead/Salmon Tippet is a medium-stiff nylon perfect for steelhead, salmon, and spey fishing.

The RIO Suppleflex Tippet is incredibly strong, with excellent knot strength and, as its name suggests, unbelievably soft and supple. A featherweight presentation does not impede the natural movement of a fly in the current.

RIO’s Powerflex Trout leaders help improve casting and fish more successfully. These leaders provide effective wind penetration and cast streamers and indicator rigs effortlessly.

RIO’s Powerflex Trout leaders help improve casting and fish more successfully. These leaders provide effective wind penetration and cast streamers and indicator rigs effortlessly.

RIO’s Powerflex Trout leaders help improve casting and fish more successfully. These leaders provide effective wind penetration and cast streamers and indicator rigs effortlessly.