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  • 8-Foot Sturdy Panfish Leader for Still Water

    An 8-foot leader built on a smooth, gradual taper from .018" butt to .006" tip. It's designed for light-touch presentations to panfish in still water, where a gentle cast and a forgiving taper help you land small flies without breaking off. There's also a 4X variation; see the questions below.

    Total length8' 0"
    TechniqueStillwater
    Knots7
    Time to tie4.5min
    .018"
    .016"
    .014"
    .012"
    ~11.5 lb1X.010"
    ~8 lb3X.008"
    ~4.5 lb5X.006"
    BUTT · 30"
    TAPER · 18"
    TAPER · 12"
    TAPER · 6"
    TAPER · 6"
    TAPER · 6"
    TIPPET · 18"

  • 7.5-Foot Panfish Leader for Small Flies

    A 7.5-foot, 5X leader built on a smooth taper from .017" butt to .006" tip. It's designed to turn over small, light flies cleanly and land panfish without excess splash or disturbance. The formula suits 3 to 5 weight rods and works well where stealth and delicate presentation matter.

    Total length7' 7"
    TechniqueDry
    Knots7
    Time to tie4.5min
    .017"
    .015"
    .013"
    ~13 lb0X.011"
    ~9.5 lb2X.009"
    ~6.5 lb4X.007"
    ~4.5 lb5X.006"
    BUTT · 17"
    TAPER · 15"
    TAPER · 15"
    TAPER · 13"
    TAPER · 6"
    TAPER · 6"
    TIPPET · 19"

  • 6-Foot Panfish Leader for Poppers and Small Dries

    A 6-foot (72 inch) tapered leader for panfish on a 4-6 wt rod, built to turn over small poppers and float small dries. It steps from a 22 inch .019 butt through .017, .015, .012 and .010 to 15 inches of 3X tippet at .008. The stout butt handles the air resistance of a popper, and 3X is strong enough for bluegill and crappie around weeds.

    Total length6' 0"
    TechniqueDry
    Knots6
    Time to tie4min
    .019"
    .017"
    .015"
    .012"
    ~11.5 lb1X.010"
    ~8 lb3X.008"
    BUTT · 22"
    TAPER · 14"
    TAPER · 7"
    TAPER · 7"
    TAPER · 7"
    TIPPET · 15"