RIO Permit Leader

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The key to a successful presentation lies in precision—the RIO Permit leader provides the necessary butt-section strength and added length to cast flies accurately and delicately. Crafted from medium-stiff nylon, the 12ft leader is perfectly designed to handle crab and shrimp patterns, especially in windy tropical environments.

Medium-stiff material for turning over large, weighted flies
Easy knotting, high strength leader
Hand-tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging

12LB	12ft (3.7m)	Single	0.014in / 0.356mm	12lb / 6kg
16LB	12ft (3.7m)	Single	0.016in / 0.406mm	16lb / 8kg
20LB	12ft (3.7m)	Single	0.018in / 0.456mm	20lb / 10kg

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