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08X - 0.0200"
07X - 0.0190"
06X - 0.0180"
05X - 0.0170"
04X - 0.0160"
03X - 0.0150"
02X - 0.0140"
01X - 0.0130"
00X - 0.0120"
0X - 0.0110"
1X - 0.0100"
2X - 0.0090"
3X - 0.0080"
4X - 0.0070"
5X - 0.0060"
6X - 0.0050"
7X - 0.0040"
8X - 0.0030"
Sp. - 0.0394"
Bt. - 0.0610"
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Dry Fly Leaders Dry Fly leader by Steve Rajeff for ACA Tournament Leader Formulas. Material: Maxima. Tippet 15-18" or 38-43 cm
1 variation, 2X, 8'
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2X 0.0090"
8' (7.5-8.0')
6wt.
25" of 0.02400.0010 Maxima
19" of 0.02100.0010 Maxima
16" of 0.0180 (06X) Maxima
13" of 0.0140 (02X) Maxima
6" of 0.0110 (0X) Maxima
18" of 0.0090 (2X)
Category: Dry Fly Leaders
Category:
Streamer Leaders Great for intermediate and sinking lines. Optional: add a split shot about 6 in down the tippet from the ring or swivel. Excellent formula for fishing leech & baitfish flies.
1 variation, 4X, 13.5'
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