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Dial in your setup with confidence and fish leaders designed specifically for Salmon and Steelhead success.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"maxima-ultragreen-leader-spool","title":"Maxima Ultragreen Leader Spool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxima Ultragreen has been a popular leader and tippet material for a long time, especially here in the Northwest. It is very tough and abrasion resistant for nylon. It is stiffer and a bit thicker in diameter than some other materials but sometimes that stiffness is desirable -- such as for turning over large flies or for an abrasion resistant sink-tip leader for steelhead. Color is Ultragreen. 27 yards per spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maxima","offers":[{"title":"2 lb. (6X - 0.005\")","offer_id":288264886,"sku":"607272013464","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 lb. 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It is stiffer and a bit thicker in diameter than some other materials but sometimes that stiffness is desirable -- such as for turning over large flies or for an abrasion resistant sink-tip leader for steelhead or salmon. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe use this for butt sections on the end of sink tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChameleon is brown.  27 yards per spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maxima","offers":[{"title":"20 lb.","offer_id":45482388455649,"sku":"607272003625","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 lb.","offer_id":288269512,"sku":"607272003656","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 lb.","offer_id":288269516,"sku":"607272003670","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7110\/products\/maxima-chameleon-leader-material.jpg?v=1517880626"},{"product_id":"rio-steelhead-salmon-tippet","title":"RIO Steelhead\/Salmon Tippet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRIO Steelhead \u0026amp; 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Steelhead Tippet is made with the mass and stiffness to turnover large flies at the end of long casts while chasing chrome.  High abrasion resistance and great shock absorption helps during the battle of large fish in fast water and when your trophy wraps your leader around the other side of that mid-river boulder.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmpqua Perform X HD Salmon\/Steelhead Tippet is clear in color.  30 yard spools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leader table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leader scrollable\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"leader table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLb Test\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.011\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.012\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.015\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.017\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"8 lb","offer_id":35366365495449,"sku":"052857259773","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":35366227509401,"sku":"052857259780","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 lb","offer_id":35366227574937,"sku":"052857259797","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 lb","offer_id":35366227673241,"sku":"052857259803","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lb","offer_id":35366227738777,"sku":"052857259810","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7110\/products\/umpqua-perform-x-hd-salmon-steelhead-tippet.jpg?v=1596156460"},{"product_id":"rio-steelhead-salmon-leaders-1","title":"RIO Steelhead\/Salmon Leaders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRIO'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.  \u003cbr\u003eThe recommended tippet for RIO's Steelhead\/Salmon Leaders is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pacificflyfishers.com\/products\/rio-steelhead-salmon-tippet\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.pacificflyfishers.com\/products\/rio-steelhead-salmon-tippet\"\u003eRIO Steelhead\/Salmon Tippet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none;\" data-mce-style=\"list-style: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - Use the 6-Foot RIO Steelhead\/Salmon Leaders when using sink-tips with either Spey rods or single-handed rods.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - The 12-foot RIO Steelhead\/Salmon leaders are perfect for fishing floating lines on switch rods or Spey rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-stiff material for turning over large flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elong butt section and taper for great turnover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum strength and abrasion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRIO's Salmon \/ Steelhead Leader Sizing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leader table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leader scrollable\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"leader table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLb Test\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.017\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.015\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.014\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.012\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RIO","offers":[{"title":"6 Feet \/ 10 lb","offer_id":44584143323361,"sku":"730884244619","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Feet \/ 12 lb","offer_id":44584143290593,"sku":"730884244626","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Feet \/ 16 lb","offer_id":44584143257825,"sku":"730884244633","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Feet \/ 20 lb","offer_id":44584143225057,"sku":"730884244640","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Feet \/ 10 lb","offer_id":44584152826081,"sku":"730884244664","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Feet \/ 12 lb","offer_id":44584152858849,"sku":"730884244671","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Feet \/ 16 lb","offer_id":44584152891617,"sku":"730884244688","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Feet \/ 20 lb","offer_id":44584152924385,"sku":"730884244695","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Feet \/ 10 lb","offer_id":44584152957153,"sku":"730884244718","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Feet \/ 12 lb","offer_id":44584152989921,"sku":"730884244725","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Feet \/ 16 lb","offer_id":44584153022689,"sku":"730884244732","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Feet \/ 20 lb","offer_id":44584153055457,"sku":"730884244749","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7110\/files\/rio-steelhead-salmon-leaders-6ft.jpg?v=1709255557"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7110\/collections\/Collection-Headers_Leaders-Sal-Steel.jpg?v=1784337900","url":"https:\/\/pacificflyfishers.com\/collections\/salmon-steelhead-leaders.oembed","provider":"Pacific Fly Fishers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}