The Essential Fly Co-Polymer Tapered Leader 3.9Lb 5X for Trout & Grayling Flyfishing (Length 4 Yds / 3.65m)
A specially designed co-polymer tapered leader with a long and heavy butt for turnover power and a supple front taper for delicate presentation. The The Essential Fly - Co-Polymer Tapered Leader - 3.9Lb - 5X is an excellent choice for fishing with small and mid-sized flies on spooky fish and ideal for even underhand casting.
At 12 feet long you can use the leader at full length or cut down to your ideal length making it versatile for all fishing conditions.
| Product | Breaking Straing (LB) | Breaking Straing (KG) | Diameter (mm) | Diamteter (inch) | Butt Diameter (mm) | Butt Diameter (inch) | Typical fly hook size useage |
| 0X | 10.5 | 4.8 | 0.789 | 0.011 | 0.64 | 0.025 | 2 |
| 1X | 9 | 4.1 | 0.254 | 0.010 | 0.58 | 0.023 | 4-8 |
| 2X | 7.7 | 3.5 | 0.229 | 0.009 | 0.56 | 0.022 | 6-10 |
| 3X | 6.8 | 3.1 | 0.203 | 0.008 | 0.53 | 0.021 | 10-14 |
| 4X | 5.2 | 2.4 | 0.178 | 0.007 | 0.53 | 0.021 | 12-16 |
| 5X | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.152 | 0.006 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 14-18 |
| 6X | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.127 | 0.005 | 0.43 | 0.017 | 16-22 |
| 7X | 1.8 | 0.85 | 0.102 | 0.004 | 0.43 | 0.017 | 18-24 |
Typical Fly Usage For Leader Sizes
To calculate leader size a time used formula is to divide the fly size by 3, this gives you and approximate tippet size.
For example for a size 16 fly 16/3 = 5.33 so recommended leader diameter should be 5x to 6x
This product was last modified on 14/12/2023 12:29
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Customer Reviews for The Essential Fly Co-Polymer Tapered Leader 3.9Lb 5X for Trout & Grayling Flyfishing (Length 4 Yds / 3.65m)
28 June 2018 | Stewart
I was very pleased with the most helpful and efficient service provided when I called to order leaders.I will definitely buy from your company again
22 May 2016 | Lindsay
Excellent delivery times and items very well packaged. Not yet used the leaders so cannot yet comment on their quality.
02 September 2013 | Peter
they work well
14 July 2012 | Steve
excellent service from 'The Essential Fly '
28 November 2011 | Stewart
Product is great but description suggests you get three when you only get one
26 June 2011 | Karl
Excellent quick and efficient
Another satisfied customer 25 June 2011 | Keith
The leader works just fine. A great offer for a good product, thank you.
20 June 2011 | Nigel
Good quality tapered leaders and ahve worked very well on my local river upstream nymphing. Many thanks
22 July 2008 | Richard
No problems - quick service, goods as advertised
14 June 2008 | Richard
Really helpful with an instant response to a query on the the best knots for this leader. Nice quality flies - wish my home-tied ones were as neat...
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Our Part Number
TEF-TPL-39
Bar Code
5056544654334
Manufacturer Part Number
TEF-TPL-39
Brand
The Essential Fly Leaders
Product Type
Fly Fishing
Color
Transparent
Material Type
Co-Polymer
Length in Meters
3.65m
Length in Yards
4 Yds
Diameter
0.152mm
Color Family
Transparent
Breaking Strain Kg
1.77Kg
Breaking Strain Imperial
3.9lb
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