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Frog Hair Deep Blue Striper/Redfish Tapered Leader 8#
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.010 / .254mm
Test Strength
8.8lb / 4.0kg
Butt Diameter
.025" / .635mm
Leader Length
8ft / 2.4m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 8#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .010" / .254mm
Test Strength: 8.8lb / 4.0kg
Elasticity: 35%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Striper/Redfish Tapered Leader 10#
$5.95
Tip Diameter
.011 / .279mm
Test Strength
11.0lb / 5.0kg
Butt Diameter
.025" / .635mm
Leader Length
8ft / 2.4m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 10#
$7.95
Diameter: .011" / .279mm
Test Strength: 11.0lb / 5.0kg
Elasticity: 35%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Striper/Redfish Tapered Leader 12#
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.012 / .305mm
Test Strength
13.2lb / 6.0kg
Butt Diameter
.027" / .686mm
Leader Length
8ft / 2.4m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 12#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .012" / .305mm
Test Strength: 13.2lb / 6.0kg
Elasticity: 35%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Striper/Redfish Tapered Leader 16#
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.014 / .356mm
Test Strength
17.6lb / 8.0kg
Butt Diameter
.027" / .686mm
Leader Length
8ft / 2.4m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 16#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .014" / .356mm
Test Strength: 17.6lb / 8.0kg
Elasticity: 35%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Striper/Redfish Tapered Leader 20#
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.015 / .381mm
Test Strength
22.0lb / 10.0kg
Butt Diameter
.027" / .686mm
Leader Length
8ft / 2.4m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 20#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .015" / .381mm
Test Strength: 22.0lb / 10.0kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 27.3yd/ 25m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 2#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .004" / .102mm
Test Strength: 2.2lb / 1.0kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 30#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .017" / .432mm
Test Strength: 35.0lb / 16.0kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 27.3yd/ 25m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 4#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .006" / .152mm
Test Strength: 4.4lb / 2.0kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 40#
$7.95
Diameter: .019" / .483mm
Test Strength: 40.0lb / 18.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 27.3yd/ 25m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 6#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .008" / .203mm
Test Strength: 6.6lb / 3.0kg
Elasticity: 35%
Spool Length: 32.8yd/ 30m

Frog Hair Deep Blue Tippet 50#
$7.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .021" / .533mm
Test Strength: 52.9lb / 24.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 27.3yd/ 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 015-20#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.015 / .381mm
Test Strength
20.0lb / 9.1kg
Butt Diameter
.024" / .610mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material .015-20#
$18.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .015" / .381mm
Test Strength: 22.0lb / 10.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 21.9yd / 20m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 013-16#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.013 / .330mm
Test Strength
16.0lb / 7.3kg
Butt Diameter
.024" / .610mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material .013-16#
$18.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .013" / .330mm
Test Strength: 17.6lb / 8.0kg
Elasticity: 30%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 0X-12#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.011 / .279mm
Test Strength
12.0lb / 5.5kg
Butt Diameter
.022" / .559mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 0X-12#
$13.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .011" / .279mm
Test Strength: 13.2lb / 6.0kg
Elasticity: 30%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 1X-10#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.010 / .254mm
Test Strength
10.0lb / 4.5kg
Butt Diameter
.022" / .559mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 1X-11.5#
$13.95
Diameter: .010" / .254mm
Test Strength: 11.5lb / 5.2kg
Elasticity: 30%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 2X-8#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.009 / .223mm
Test Strength
8.0lb / 3.6kg
Butt Diameter
.021" / .533mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 2X-10#
$13.95
Diameter: .009" / .228mm
Test Strength: 10.0lb / 4.5kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 3X-6#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.008 / .203mm
Test Strength
6.0lb / 2.7kg
Butt Diameter
.020" / .508mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 3X-8#
$13.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .008" / .203mm
Test Strength: 8.8lb / 4.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 4X-5#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.007 / .178mm
Test Strength
5.0lb / 2.3kg
Butt Diameter
.019" / .483mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 4X-6#
$13.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .007" / .178mm
Test Strength: 6.6lb / 3.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 5X-4#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.006 / .152mm
Test Strength
4.0lb / 1.8kg
Butt Diameter
.019" / .483mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 5X-4#
$13.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .006" / .152mm
Test Strength: 4.4lb / 2.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 6X-3#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.005 / .127mm
Test Strength
3.0lb / 1.4kg
Butt Diameter
.019" / .483mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 6X-3#
$13.95
Diameter: .005" / .127mm
Test Strength: 3.3lb / 1.5kg
Elasticity: 27%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tapered Leader 7X-2#
$12.95
Tip Diameter
.004 / .102mm
Test Strength
2.0lb / 0.9kg
Butt Diameter
.019" / .483mm
Leader Length
9ft / 2.75m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material 7X-2#
$13.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .004" / .102mm
Test Strength: 2.2lb / 1.0kg
Elasticity: 27%
Spool Length: 27.3yd / 25m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material .019-30#
$24.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .019" / .483mm
Test Strength: 35.0lb / 16.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 21.9yd / 20m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material .024-40#
$24.95
Diameter: .024" / .610mm
Test Strength: 44.0lb / 20.0kg
Elasticity: 28%
Spool Length: 21.9yd / 20m

Frog Hair FC Tippet Material .026-50#
$26.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Diameter: .026" / .660mm
Test Strength: 52.8lb / 24.0kg
Elasticity: 27%
Spool Length: 21.9yd / 20m

Frog Hair Leader Tying Kit
$99.95
The Frog Hair Leader Tying Kit is the first true leader "kit" that includes everything you need to make your own hand tied leaders quickly and easily.

Frog Hair Stiff Butt Leader 2X
$5.95
Tip Diameter
.009 / .223mm
Test Strength
8.8lb / 4.0kg
Butt Diameter
.023" / .584mm
Leader Length
9.5ft / 2.9m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 2X
$7.95
Diameter: .009" / .223mm
Test Strength: 11.1lb / 5.0kg
Elasticity: 35%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

Frog Hair Stiff Butt Leader 3X
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.008" / .203mm
Test Strength
6.6lb / 3.0kg
Butt Diameter
.021" / .533mm
Leader Length
9.5ft / 2.9m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 3X
$7.95
Diameter: .008" / .203mm
Test Strength: 8.5lb / 3.86kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

Frog Hair Stiff Butt Leader 4X
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.007" / .178mm
Test Strength
5.5lb / 2.5kg
Butt Diameter
.021" / .533mm
Leader Length
9.5ft / 2.9m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 4X
$7.95
Diameter: .007" / .178mm
Test Strength: 6.2lb / 2.82kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

Frog Hair Stiff Butt Leader 5X
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.006" / .152mm
Test Strength
4.4lb / 2.0kg
Butt Diameter
.021" / .533mm
Leader Length
9.5ft / 2.9m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 5X
$7.95
Diameter: .006" / .152mm
Test Strength: 4.9lb / 2.23kg
Elasticity: 32%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

Frog Hair Stiff Butt Leader 6X
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.005" / .127mm
Test Strength
3.3lb / 1.5kg
Butt Diameter
.019" / .483mm
Leader Length
9.5ft / 2.9m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 6X
$7.95
Diameter: .005" / .127mm
Test Strength: 3.7lb / 1.68kg
Elasticity: 31%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

Frog Hair Stiff Butt Leader 7X
$5.95
IGFA Class Tippet
Tip Diameter
.004" / .102mm
Test Strength
3.3lb / 1.5kg
Butt Diameter
.019" / .483mm
Leader Length
9.5ft / 2.9m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 7X
$7.95
Diameter: .004" / .102mm
Test Strength: 2.8lb / 1.27kg
Elasticity: 31%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

Frog Hair Tippet Material 8X
$7.95
Diameter: .003" / ..76mm
Test Strength: 1.8lb / 0.82kg
Elasticity: 30%
Spool Length: 32.8yd / 30m

TyGer Leader
$10.00
The absolute best "knot-able" steel leader on the market. Nylon coated to resist abrasion from toothy fish, rocks, and coral. Flexible enough to tie directly to monofilament using standard knots. Due to the high-quality nylon coating, the knots seat perfectly and do not slip. Ideal for pike, barracuda, and bluefish.
Available in:

10' or 30' length

15# or 30# weight

Orvis Mirage Knotless Trout Leader 7.5'
$12.95
Preferred in small streams for dry fly and nuymph fishing (sz 6X-4X).
Sizes 4X-6X
2-pack
See below for recommended applications

Orvis Mirage Knotless Trout Leader 9'
$12.95
Best general dry fly and nymph leader. Great for all-around use.
Sizes 0X-7X
2-pack
See below for recommended applications

Orvis Mirage Knotless Trout Leader 12'
$12.95
Preferred in spring creeks when using dry flies.
Sizes 4X-7X
2-pack
See below for recommended applications

Orvis Mirage Tippet 40m Small Sizes
$9.95
40-meter spool
Sizes 6X- .015"
(Refer to Chart above)

Orvis Mirage Tippet 100m
$24.95
100-meter spool
Sizes 7X-0X, .013", .015"
(Refer to Chart above)

Orvis Mirage Big Game Leader
$12.95
Improved fluorocarbon leaders with new tapers to give you better turnover when casting big game flies.
7.5' OR 9' length
Sizes 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, 16-, 20-lb test
2-pack
See below for recommended applications

Orvis Mirage Tarpon/Offshore Leader
$24.50
Mirage fluorocarbon and shock material in a pretied shock leader system. The best abrasion resistance and wet-knot strength on the market. A shock leader that will hold up under the pressure of big-game fishing. Four leaders, two leader butts.
10' length
16- or 20-lb class
60-lb OR 80-lb shock (mono)
4-pack

Orvis Mirage Tippet 40m Large Sizes
$15.95
40-meter spool
Sizes .017"- .030"
(Refer to Chart above)

Orvis Mirage IGFA Leader
$12.95
Improved tapers enhance fly turnover in these IGFA-approved PVDF leaders.
7.5' OR 9' length
Sizes 8-, 12-, 16-, 20-lb test
2-pack

Orvis Mirage Tippet 40m IGFA
$9.95
IGFA Tippet
40-meter spool
Sizes 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-, 20-lb. test
(Refer to Chart above)

Orvis Mirage Tippet 100m IGFA
$24.95
IGFA tippet
100-meter spool
Sizes 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-, 20-lb. test
(Refer to Chart above)

Orvis Super Strong Nylon Leader 2pk
$6.95
The Super Strong nylon fly fishing leaders excel in the widest range of fly fishing conditions because the material balances three crucial elements better than any other fly fishing leader material: elasticity, knot strength, and suppleness.
Available in:

6' in 0X-4X

7 1/2' in 0X-6X

9' in 0X-7X

12' in 4X-7X

15' in 4X-7X

Orvis Super Strong Nylon Tippet - 40m
$3.95
Sizes : 8X, 7X, 6X, 5X, 4X, 3X, 2X, 1X, 0X, .012", .013", .015", .017", .019", .021", .023", .025",

Orvis Super Strong Nylon Tippet - 100m
$7.95
Sizes : 6X, 5X, 4X, 3X, 2X, 1X, 0X, .012", .013", .015", .017", .019"

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Orvis Super Strong Abrasion Resistant Leader
$6.95
Available in:

Bonefish: 7½ ft

Bass/Striper/Pike: 7½ ft

Bonefish: 9 ft

Bass/Striper/Pike: 9 ft

Bonefish: 12 ft

All in 8, 10, 12, 16, or 20 lb

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Orvis Super Strong Abrasion Resistant Tippet
$4.95
Sizes 8-, 10-, 12-, 16-, 20-, 30-, 40-, 60-, 80-lb. test

Orvis Braided Leader "No Knots" System - Original
$9.95
Ideal for delicate dry- fly presentations. Superior turnover power allows for long tippet extenstions. Original braided leaders are four times as supple as solid monofilament. One leader and two Bimini tippets per pak.
Available in:

7 1/2' - Line Weights 4 to 7 - Tippet Size 3X-5X

9' - Line Weights 3 to 5 - Tippet Size 3X-7X

9' - Line Weights 6 to 7 - Tippet Size 3X-7X

Orvis Braided Leader "No Knots" System - Floating
$9.95
Ideal for delicate dry- fly presentations. Superior turnover power allows for long tippet extenstions. Floating braided leaders are impregnated with a water-repellent formula that eliminates spray over wary fish. One leader and two Bimini tippets per pak.
Available in:

7 1/2' - Line Weights 4 to 7 - Tippet Size 3X-5X

9' - Line Weights 3 to 5 - Tippet Size 3X-7X

9' - Line Weights 6 to 7 - Tippet Size 3X-7X

Orvis Super Strong Leader "No Knots" System
$15.95
No Knots Leader System allows you to take full advantage of the turnover power and supple characteristics of Bimini tippets and switch tippet sizes without having to spend valuable stream time tying tippet-to-leader knots. Everything you need including two knotless leaders with perfection loops on both ends, five knotless Bimini tippets on a spool and simple instructions.
In 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X

Orvis Retwistable Haywire Bite Guards
$15.95
For bluefish, barracuda and pike. This is the best bite-guard system we’ve ever seen! Not only are they easy to use—they’re reusable. The twist is prefabricated in a way that is easy to twist and untwist many times over. Easy-to-follow directions are included. Each package contains six guards in a rigid plastic tube to keep them straight.
Available in:

4", 38 lb.

4", 58 lb.

8", 38 lb.

8", 58 lb.

Orvis Hy-Flote Leader Butt Material 30 lb.
$5.95
Ideal transition section from the fly line to a Mirage leader or for use in construction leaders or lengthening tapered leaders.
In pale olive.
30 meter spools.
30 lb./diameter 0.479mm 0.019"

Orvis Hy-Flote Leader Butt Material 40 lb.
$5.95
Ideal transition section from the fly line to a Mirage leader or for use in construction leaders or lengthening tapered leaders.
In pale olive.
30 meter spools.
40 lb./diameter 0.530mm 0.021"

Orvis Hy-Flote Tapered Leader 7 1/2'
$7.95
Ideal when used with Mirage Tippet for the best of both worlds - a butt section you can control with a nearly invisible, very strong connection to the fly. Perfect for spring creeks and tricky currents.
In pale olive.
2-packs 7 1/2'
Sizes: 0X, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Orvis Hy-Flote Tapered Leader 9'
$7.95
Ideal when used with Mirage Tippet for the best of both worlds - a butt section you can control with a nearly invisible, very strong connection to the fly. Perfect for spring creeks and tricky currents.
In pale olive.
2-packs 9'
Sizes: 0X, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Orvis 3' Spooled Bimini Tippets - Mirage
$15.95
Replacement tippets for super strong or braided "No Knot" systems. Tippets feature Bimini twist leader to tippet connection, giving you a loop-to-loop connection with no loss of breaking strength and excellent turnover power. Tippets separate with a slight tug.
Mirage Tippet material - 4 Per Spool
In 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X.

Orvis 4' Bimini Tippets in Packs - Mirage
$9.95
We’ve taken the Bimini twist knot, and created replacement tippets for braided leaders. The Bimini offers 100% knot strength, giving you a loop-to-loop connection with no loss of breaking strength. Biminis are 4' long and turn over better than other loop knots.
Mirage Tippet material - Pack of 2
In 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X.

Orvis 3' Spooled Bimini Tippets - Super Strong
$9.95
Replacement tippets for super strong or braided "No Knot" systems. Tippets feature Bimini twist leader to tippet connection, giving you a loop-to-loop connection with no loss of breaking strength and excellent turnover power. Tippets separate with a slight tug.
Super Strong Tippet material - 5 Per Spool
In 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X.

Orvis 4' Bimini Tippets in Packs - Super Strong
$9.95
We’ve taken the Bimini twist knot, and created replacement tippets for braided leaders. The Bimini offers 100% knot strength, giving you a loop-to-loop connection with no loss of breaking strength. Biminis are 4' long and turn over better than other loop knots.
Super Strong Tippet material - Pack of 4
In 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X, 7X.

Orvis Tippet Spool Holder
$9.95
Keep your tippet spools at the ready with this easy-to-use tippet holder. Up to four spools can be held securely between the two adjustable end caps. The holder can be clipped to vest, shirt—wherever it will be the handiest. There’s a removable holder with five quick-clips on the bottom to hold additional accessories.

Orvis Premium Leader Straightener
$7.95
Two-piece leader straightener has twin rubber pads. Also removes unwanted glare from your leader. Finished with a durable leather cover.
Available with or without wire cord zinger.

Orvis Safe Passage Leader Wallet
$12.95
Keep your leaders organized. Zip-close Safe Passage® Wallet has 4 mesh dividers & 5 slots to hold up to 30 leader packs.

Airflo PolyLeader - 5' Trout
$8.99
From casting on a turbulent stream to searching the depths of your local lake this range of leaders covers the full spectrum of trout fishing situations. Smoothly tapered to give easy turn over of dries, nymphs and streamers these leaders open up many new techniques not only with a floating line but with sinking lines as well.
Pre-looped leaders, 12 lb break core (max. tippet)
For line sizes 5-9

Airflo PolyLeader - 5' Light Trout
$8.99
Designed with greater suppleness and shock absorption for use on light lines. Floating, hover, and intermediate leaders ensure the most delicate of presentations to spooky fish in lakes and spring creeks whilst the sinking versions allow nymphs to be fished at depth without adding weight to the fly or shot to the tippet. The 8' models keep the shadow of the line even further from the fly.
Pre-looped leaders, 8 lb break core (max. tippet)
For line sizes 2-6

Airflo PolyLeader - 5' Salmon/Steelhead
$8.99
Available i