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Salmon, Sea Trout, Dead Drift

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Category: Salmon/Steelhead/Sea trout
This particular leader has been specifically modified for seatrout fishing: a 3X tippet behind a 2X tippet. If a 3X is to limp, remove and use the 2X in its place. This leader is best for smaller flies, light winds, clear waters or picky fish. *NOT* a good leader for windy conditions.

1 variation, 2X, 12.5'

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Name Sections Tippet Length Line Formula

Salmon, Sea Trout, Dead Drift


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8 2X
0.0090"
12.5'
(10.0-13.0')
5-8wt.
95 cm of 0.53
64 cm of 0.48 (07X)
42 cm of 0.43 (05X)
34 cm of 0.38 (03X)
24 cm of 0.33 (01X)
24 cm of 0.28 (0X)
24 cm of 0.25 (1X)
74 cm of 0.23 (2X)
Category: Salmon/Steelhead/Sea trout

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