Description

RIO’s Steelhead and Salmon Leaders are perfectly designed for anadromous species such as steelhead and all types of salmon. Its glacial green color and non-glare finish disappear in all water conditions. Its knotless taper has a thicker butt section and uses a slightly stiffer co-polymer for turning over larger flies. This is also a highly abrasion-resistant leader. RIO Steelhead and Salmon Leaders are super tough and incredibly strong.
The recommended tippet for RIO’s Steelhead/Salmon Leaders isRIO Steelhead/Salmon Tippet.

• 6-Foot – Use the 6-Foot RIO Steelhead/Salmon Leaders when using sink-tips with either Spey rods or single-handed rods.
• 9-Foot – The 9-foot RIO Steelhead/Salmon leaders are a good all-purpose leader for floating lines and for guys fishing nymphs on single-handed rods.
• 12-Foot – The 12-foot RIO Steelhead/Salmon leaders are perfect for fishing floating lines on switch rods or Spey rods.

• Medium-stiff material for turning over large flies
• long butt section and taper for great turnover
• Maximum strength and abrasion resistance

RIO’s Salmon / Steelhead Leader Sizing

Lb Test Diameter 20 lb. 0.017″ 16 lb. 0.015″ 12 lb. 0.014″ 10 lb. 0.012″