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Redfish

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Category: Saltwater
A medium heavy redfish leader for handling big flies, being able to turn over and present them nicely in shallow water. The longer versions are suitable for calm, clear water.

5 variations, 08X, 10.0-12.0'

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Standard leader mono
Maxima
Maxima green
Amnesia
Fluorocarbon
Sighter
Maxima HV
Maxima Chameleon
Gold Stren
Sufix Elite Green
Rio PowerFlex
Mason Hard
Tippet ring (optional)
Barrel indicator (optional)
Dropper tag (optional)
⬤
Split shot (optional)
⋇
Indicator (optional)
Name Sections Tippet Length Line Formula

Redfish


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5 08X
0.0200"
10.0'
(10.0-12.0')
8-10wt.
42" of 0.0330
21" of 0.0280
21" of 0.0260
16" of 0.0240
21" of 0.0160 (04X) Fluorocarbon
Category: Saltwater

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5 08X
0.0200"
10.5'
(10.0-12.0')
8-10wt.
44" of 0.0330
22" of 0.0280
22" of 0.0260
16" of 0.0240
22" of 0.0160 (04X) Fluorocarbon
Category: Saltwater

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5 08X
0.0200"
11'
(10.0-12.0')
8-10wt.
46" of 0.0330
23" of 0.0280
23" of 0.0260
17" of 0.0240
23" of 0.0160 (04X) Fluorocarbon
Category: Saltwater

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5 08X
0.0200"
11.5'
(10.0-12.0')
8-10wt.
48" of 0.0330
24" of 0.0280
24" of 0.0260
18" of 0.0240
24" of 0.0160 (04X) Fluorocarbon
Category: Saltwater

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5 08X
0.0200"
12'
(10.0-12.0')
8-10wt.
50" of 0.0330
25" of 0.0280
25" of 0.0260
19" of 0.0240
25" of 0.0160 (04X) Fluorocarbon
Category: Saltwater

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