RIO's newest leaders are the strongest trout leaders ever made
Powerflex Plus Trout Leaders. RIO's newest leaders are the strongest trout leaders ever made, with tensile strengths up to 20% more than regular leaders. A technical modification of the nylon copolymer formulation has resulted in prodigious strength increase, without compromising the knot strength or suppleness. Simply put, these are the strongest, most reliable trout leaders ever made.
Key Features -
- Each 3-pack of RIO Powerflex Plus tapered premium nylon leaders
- Soft material for high knot strength
- Strong nylon with excellent knot strength and abrasion resistance to diameter ratio
- Reliable turnover across common dry fly, nymph, and streamer setups
- Great all-around leader for trout and general freshwater fishing
- Convenient multi-pack for quick replacements and re-rigging
- Clear
- Perfection looped
- Dry flies: clean turnover and controlled presentation
- Soft hackles
- Nymph/Indicator rigs: dependable knot strength and durability
- Streamers: confidence when pulling and re-tying frequently
Specs -
| Total Length | X Size | Leader Tippet Material | Test | Tippet Diameter |
| 7.5ft / 2.3m | 6X | Nylon | 4lbs / 1.8kg | 0.005in / 0.127mm |
| 7.5ft / 2.3m | 5X | Nylon | 6lbs / 2.7kg | 0.006in / 0.152mm |
| 7.5ft / 2.3m | 4X | Nylon | 7.5lbs / 3.4kg | 0.007in / 0.178mm |
| 7.5ft / 2.3m | 3X | Nylon | 9.5lbs / 4.3kg | 0.008in / 0.203mm |
| 9ft / 2.7m | 6X | Nylon | 4lbs / 1.8kg | 0.005in / 0.127mm |
| 9ft / 2.7m | 5X | Nylon | 6lbs / 2.7kg | 0.006in / 0.152mm |
| 9ft / 2.7m | 4X | Nylon | 7.5lbs / 3.4kg | 0.007in / 0.178mm |
| 9ft / 2.7m | 3X | Nylon | 9.5lbs / 4.3kg | 0.008in / 0.203mm |
Leaders are consumables, and the best way to fish more and rig less is to keep spares on hand. The RIO Powerflex Plus Leader 3-Pack gives you three of RIO’s trusted, general-purpose tapered leaders built from strong, abrasion-resistant nylon with excellent knot strength.
Powerflex Plus is designed to cover most day-to-day freshwater situations. It turns over dry flies cleanly, handles standard nymph rigs with confidence, and is supple enough for natural drifts while remaining durable for repeated use. If you’re re-tying through the day, swapping rigs, or guiding friends, the 3-pack format keeps your kit ready without the “last leader” panic.
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