RIO Products Saltwater Tapered Tarpon Leader - 100% Fluorocarbon 2FT Shock Tippet for Protection - Hand Tied Loop for Easy Tying - Fully Tapered for Casting Performance - 12FT Total Length - 2 Pack
RIO's fully tapered tarpon leader with 2-foot shock tippet delivers superior turnover compared to standard level leaders. While designed for saltwater tarpon, the heavy fluorocarbon construction and 12-foot length make it suitable for large steelhead and salmon in heavy current conditions where maximum leader strength is needed.
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape, 1 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the RIO Products Saltwater Tapered Tarpon Leader - 100% Fluoroca... used for?
Rio's leader is set up for fly tying, spinners & spoons, and swinging flies targeting steelhead, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the RIO Products Saltwater Tapered Tarpon Leader - 100% Fluoroca... work for?
This leader is curated for steelhead, salmon. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the RIO Products Saltwater Tapered Tarpon Leader - 100% Fluoroca...?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape, 1 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + Most tarpon leaders are level with a shock tippet on the front end. RIO's Tapered Tarpon Leader has a fully tapered leader running down to the shock tippet, which gives far better turnover and presentation than level ones.
- + The leaders ends with a 2ft length of shock tippet for protection. RIO's Tapered Tarpon Leader has been designed for the ultimate in performance when tarpon fishing.
- + Available here in a 2 Pack.
Specifications
- Brand Name
- RIO PRODUCTS
- UPC
- 730884240581
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00730884240581
- Unit Count
- 2.0 Count
- Best Sellers Rank
- #96,149 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #107 in Fly Fishing Leaders & Tippe...
- ASIN
- B07W58TH2Z
- Customer Reviews
- 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (19)...
- Material Type
- Polyvinylidene Fluoride
- Strand Type
- Single
- Fishing Line Type
- Fluorocarbon
- Breaking Strength
- 60 Pounds
- Line Weight
- 60
- Color
- clear
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