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LEADERS,TIPPET,Etc

LEADERS,TIPPET,Etc

Leaders & Tippets

Can you use a regular fishing line for a fly leader?

Regular fly fishing line can certainly be used for a fly leader, but the preference is to use tapered leaders. As the leader is used as a barrier between your fly line and fly, there is no real difference between fly fishing line and regular fishing line other than the taper.

How to tie on a fly fishing leader?

In order to tie on a fly fishing leader, you need to make a loop and pass it through an eyelet. Form an overhand knot on the eyelet. Then extend the loop and pass the lure/hook through it. Lastly, close the knot by pulling the tag and lure/hook in opposite directions. Moisten the line and knot then pull very tight. Trim the tag whenever it is complete.

What are fishing leaders used for?

Fishing leaders attach to a heavier fly line and allow the fly to be cast at a distance without scaring the fish by 'slapping' onto the water, and without it being seen. As it is generally almost as thick as a regular line at the top but bigger down the bottom, it also allows for greater presentation to the water.

 

Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned fisherman, it is a well-known fact that fly fishing is all about presentation — inconspicuously luring in a fish with a fly that looks good enough to eat. This is where fly fishing leaders and tippets can change the game.

The role of fly fishing tippets and leaders in fly fishing

While your regular fly line can be brightly coloured so the angler can see it in most conditions, the fly fishing leader line and tippet connect the fly line to the fly and need to be transparent and more durable — so as not to scare away any fish, allow the fly to float more naturally and ensure the fish you catch remains attached to the longer fishing line. 

Explore our range of fly fishing leader line and tippets

If you are looking for a way to better entice fish to bite and keep your catches strongly attached to your fishing line, look no further than a reliable fly fishing leader and tippet combination from Trout Flies. With world-class tippet spools in varying diameters, materials, brands and weights, you’ll have complete control over your fishing in all types of situations. For most trout-fishing situations, our 4X-6X tippet will do but for warm water fishing, our thicker tippet (from 0X to 3X) is recommended. 

When it comes to choosing your fly fishing leader line at Trout Flies, you are truly spoilt for choice. From tapered leaders to flat-butt leaders, furled leaders and more, carefully match your fly fishing leader to your chosen tippet for the best results.

Shop for fly fishing leaders and tippets today

As Australia’s leading online store for fly fishers, you can trust that our products and equipment are of the highest quality and count on us for the most competitive prices. Shop for fly fishing leader line and tippets online today and enjoy convenient, speedy nationwide shipping.

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4 Fly fishing yarn Hi-Vis strike indicator

 4 Fly fishing yarn Hi-Vis  strike indicator

$7.95

A must for Nymph fly fishing Poly yarn strike indicator. Made from brightly colored synthetic yarn that is dipped in Wat…

100% Fluorocarbon Tippet 50m spool

100% Fluorocarbon Tippet 50m spool

$15.95

5.0 average, based on 1 reviews

Our 100% Fluorocarbon Tippet 50m spool is the ultimate choice for discerning anglers. Designed to provide unmatched str…

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 12ft

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 12ft

$9.95

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 12ft in a pack available in  1X,2X, 3X ,4X, 5X ,6X  Strong, durable and very dependabl…

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 15ft

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 15ft

$10.95

  2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 15ft in a pack available in  , 3X ,4X, 5X ,6X  Strong, durable and very dependabl…

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 9ft

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 9ft

$9.95

2 KnotlessTapered Leaders 9ft in a pack available in  1X,2X, 3X ,4X, 5X ,6X  advise size with order Strong, dur…

3 Braided Monofilament Loop Connectors

3 Braided Monofilament Loop Connectors

$5.00

Braided Loop Connectors ~ 3 Pack Braided Loop Connector, a piece of braided monofilament line hollow braided tube at o…

4 Spools Flurocarbon Tippet Line 0X , 2X , 3X , 4X = Tippet T Holder Combo

4 Spools Flurocarbon Tippet Line 0X , 2X , 3X , 4X = Tippet T Holder Combo

$49.95

4 50m Spools (0/2/3/4X)Flurocarbon TIPPET Fly Fishing Tippet Line withTippet Holder combo or in a size you require pl…

4 Spools Tippet Line 1X,2X.3X ,4X , = Tippet T Holder Combo

4 Spools Tippet Line 1X,2X.3X ,4X , = Tippet T Holder Combo

$32.00

4 Spools Tippet Line (1/2/3/4X) CO-POLYMER TIPPET Fly Fishing Tippet Line withTippet Holder combo  Tippet T Tippet …

50M High Quality Tippet On A Soft Silicone Line Wind On spool

50M High Quality Tippet On A Soft Silicone Line Wind On spool

$9.95

50M High Quality Tippet on a Soft Silicone Line Wind On The line wind on is designed to hold  line and Leader  It ha…

BIG GAME FURLED LEADER

BIG GAME FURLED LEADER

$17.95

Our strongest, BUT SECTION furled leader for “Big Game” fishing leader systems. For extreme fishing situation with e…

braided monofilament Tapered Leader 20lb 10ft

braided monofilament Tapered Leader 20lb 10ft

$7.95

1 braided monofilament Tapered Leader 20lb 10ft, Good for Light Saltwater/Bass Fishing These Braided 20lb 10ft Le…

braided monofilament Tapered Leader 20lb 6ft

braided monofilament Tapered Leader 20lb 6ft

$7.95

1 braided monofilament Tapered Leader 20lb 6ft, Good for Light Saltwater/Bass Fishing These Braided 20lb 6ft Leaders …

Chameleon Invisible Tippet 50M 2X-5X Fly Fishing Leader/Tippet Material

Chameleon Invisible Tippet 50M 2X-5X Fly Fishing Leader/Tippet Material

$9.95

Exclusive Chameleon has the unique property of changing hues to match the colour of the surroundings, for invisibility i…

CO-POLYMER TIPPET exceptional strength

CO-POLYMER TIPPET exceptional strength

$7.95

CO-POLYMER TIPPET makes exceptional strength to diameter ratio. You can use lighter tippet to fight with fish without …

EURO NYMPHING INDICATOR TIPPET

EURO NYMPHING INDICATOR TIPPET

$8.50

Description: Features two bright visible colours fluro red and yellow. 20-inch colour segment alternation allowing ang…

Experience the Thrill of Trout Fishing with Our Ultimate Starter Kit

Experience the Thrill of Trout Fishing with Our Ultimate Starter Kit

$79.95

Experience the Thrill of Trout Fishing with Our Ultimate Starter lines and flies Kit -- if you need rod and reel call mi…

Flat Butt Tapered leaders

Flat Butt Tapered leaders

$4.40

FLAT BUTT LEADERS - WILL CATCH MORE FISH  Flat Butt Leaders are an innovative new generation of tapered leader d…

Flat-butt Leaders catch more fish

Flat-butt Leaders catch more fish

$4.40

Flat-Butt Leaders are the latest innovation in tapered leaders - with the sole aim of providing the fly-fisher with deli…

FLUOROCARBON TAPERED LEADERS FRESHWATER/SALTWATER LEADER

FLUOROCARBON TAPERED LEADERS FRESHWATER/SALTWATER LEADER

$9.95

PURE 100% FLUOROCARBON LEADERS FRESHWATER/SALTWATER TAPERED LEADER 9ft  Our Fluorocarbon Leaders are invisible underwa…

Hemingway's Fluorocarbon Furled Leader 3-6wt

Hemingway's Fluorocarbon Furled Leader 3-6wt

$25.00

Hemingway's Tapered Fluorocarbon Furled Leader Fluorocarbon has a specific gravity of about 1.6 that of water, compared …

Hemingway's Fluorocarbon Furled Leader 6-9wt

Hemingway's Fluorocarbon Furled Leader 6-9wt

$25.00

Hemingway's Tapered Fluorocarbon Furled Leader Fluorocarbon has a specific gravity of about 1.6 that of water, compared …

Hemingway's Furled Czech Nymphing Leader 9ft 4x

Hemingway's Furled Czech Nymphing Leader 9ft 4x

$21.75

About Furled leaders Furled leaders were first crafted of horse hair and later of silk imported from the Far East. N…

Hemingway's Furled Leader 6.5ft 1-3wt

Hemingway's Furled Leader 6.5ft 1-3wt

$16.95

Hemingway's Furled Leader 6.5ft 6x Small Stream perfect for small/twig rods 1-3wt Lines About Furled leaders Furl…

Hemingway's Furled Leader 8ft 4x

Hemingway's Furled Leader 8ft 4x

$21.95

Product Information About Furled leaders Furled leaders were first crafted of horse hair and later of silk import…

Hemingway's Furled Leader 8ft 5x

Hemingway's Furled Leader 8ft 5x

$22.95

About Furled leaders Furled leaders were first crafted of horse hair and later of silk imported from the Far East. No…

Hemingway's Furled Leader Czech Nymph

Hemingway's Furled Leader Czech Nymph

$24.94

Leader with knotless Hi visible but section - strike indicator. Includes tippet with two droppers.

Hemingway's Furled Saltwater Leader

Hemingway's Furled Saltwater Leader

$22.95

Hemingway's Tapered Woven Furled Saltwater Leader 9.5ft 30lb About Furled leaders Furled leaders were first craft…

Hemingway's Furled Saltwater Leader Light 9.5ft 12lb

Hemingway's Furled Saltwater Leader Light 9.5ft 12lb

$22.75

Hemingway's Tapered Woven Furled Saltwater Leader 9.5ft 12lb About Furled leaders Furled leaders were first craf…

Hemingway's Furled Saltwater Leader Medium 9.5ft 20lb'

Hemingway's Furled Saltwater Leader Medium 9.5ft 20lb'

$22.75

Hemingway's Tapered Woven Furled Saltwater Leader medium 9.5ft 20lb About Furled leaders Furled leaders were first…

Leader Straightener and Line Cleaner 2 in 1 Tool

Leader Straightener and Line Cleaner 2 in 1 Tool

$12.95

Attach this handy  Leader Straightener and Line Cleaner 2in1 tool to your vest  just pull it through the rubber faced …

SUPER YAMAME IWAI TAPERED LEADER

SUPER YAMAME IWAI TAPERED LEADER

$10.95

Special version that matches the system of long tippet leader Ichiro Iwai River. It is 14ft. 5x Optimal Leader Long n…

Tenkara line management and fly holder

Tenkara line management and fly holder

$6.95

Tenkara Soft Silicone Line Wind On  The Tenkaram line wind on is designed to hold a Tenkara fly line and Leader up to …

Tippet Micro Rings 2.00mm

Tippet Micro Rings 2.00mm

$6.50

Tippet Micro Rings 2.00mm These Brass rings with flat profile and anti glare finish are very small, smooth and seamless…

Tippet T Holder

Tippet T Holder

$12.95

Tippet T Tippet Holder Tired of fumbling through pockets and compartments trying to find the right tippet? This simple …

Ultimate Euro Nymphing Leader Building Kit

Ultimate Euro Nymphing Leader Building Kit

$69.95

Ultimate Euro Nymphing Leader Building Kit - 8  Tapered Leaders, 2 spools Euro indicator tippet, 20 Tippet Micro Rings …

VARIVAS ALL PURPOSE TAPARED FLUORO

VARIVAS ALL PURPOSE TAPARED FLUORO

$17.95

VARIVAS ALL PURPOSE TAPERED FLUORO CARBON Tapered shape (butt portion 50% taper of 30%, Tippett 20%) The prof…

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