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RIO Products Fluoroflex Bonefish Leader, 9 ft, 16 lb, Fluorocarbon
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Options
Color: Clear
- Clear
- Item weight
- 16
Quick take
A 9-foot tapered fluorocarbon fly leader for saltwater flats that is nearly invisible to wary bonefish and permit.
Best for
- Bonefish and permit on shallow clear flats
- Redfish in skinny saltwater
- Reds and snook on sight-cast presentations
Skip if
- You fish freshwater trout
- You want a stiffer leader material
Strengths
- 100% fluorocarbon is invisible underwater
- Fluorocarbon sinks unlike nylon, useful for subsurface flies
- Hand-tied perfection loop eases rigging
Trade-offs
- Fluorocarbon is stiffer than nylon, making turnover harder
- Not suitable for dry fly presentations where visibility matters less
Fishing fit
- Species
- Snook & tarpon
- Speckled trout
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly leader |
|---|---|
| Length | 9 ft |
| Breaking strength | 16 lb |
| Material | 100% fluorocarbon |
| Sizes available | 8, 12, 16, 20 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 8lb | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 12lb, 16lb, 20lbThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Line test | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIO Products Fluoroflex Bonefish Leader, 9 ft, 16 lb, Fluorocarbon | Line test:16 lb | Color:Clear | Suits:— |
| RIO Products Fluoroflex Bonefish Leader, 9 ft, 20 lb, Clear | Line test:20 lb | Color:Clear | Suits:— |
Facts
| Color family | Translucent |
|---|---|
| Line test | 16 lb |
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