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LEADERS/TIPPETS Reviews

Leader and Tippet Combo Packs
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"I've used them all over the years and I keep coming back to the Orvis super strong. It holds it's strength and has just enough stretch to act as a shock absorber . Knot strength is great and I've"...(read full reviews)
Mirage MaxKnot
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"Last spring I purchased a spool of 0X for saltwater fly rod use. Today I put it to the ultimate test in targeting lil tunny the sharpest eyed species we have on Cape Cod. Not only did I have multiple"...(read full reviews)
Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"I have used the braided connectors for about 2 years.They are the only way to go.You can tie on a leader very easy and very fast. They are very strong! I have never lost a fish because this prouduct"...(read full reviews)
2-Pack Super Strong Saltwater Nylon Leader
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"Just returned from a week pike fishing in Ontario and used these leaders exclusively. They turned over large flies easily and held up to all types of abuse without a failure. They was so strong that I"...(read full reviews)
Mirage Knotless Leaders
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"I keep a good supply of these in my vest to share with friends who seem to break them much more often than I. Near invisible and easy to handle. Never a problem with cast or presentation."...(read full reviews)
Spooled Bimini Tippets in Super Strong or Mirage
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"Nothing you have ever used will turn your fly over better than these tippets. They are also a great built in shock absorber when setting the hook and fighting a big fish. You will spend more time"...(read full reviews)
Super Strong Saltwater Nylon Tippet
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
"This is the only tippet I use for salt water. It is srong, knots well, throws large flies with great turnover, and the spool fits perfectly in the inner pocket of my Safe Passage large chest pack. I"...(read full reviews)
Super Strong Knotless Leaders
Overall Rating: 4.9 out of 5
"After using a spool of Super Strong tippet for a few months, I decided to try this leader. Like the tippet, these leaders dont disappoint! I have several of the 3X and 4X on hand at all times for"...(read full reviews)
Super Strong Nylon Tippet
Overall Rating: 4.833 out of 5
"This tippet material is the best I can find. I occasionally buy other brands when a spool of my SuperStrong runs out...usually the 5/6x. However, I always try to get back to this product as soon as"...(read full reviews)
Braided Nylon Leader
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5
"Had one last season and unfortunately got it caught in a tree a few weeks back and broke the loop. I have just been out and bought two more as I really enjoy using these. Great product, turns over"...(read full reviews)
Mirage Fluorocarbon Tippet
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5
"I started using the Mirage Fluorocarbon Tippet a few years ago. Now it is the only tippet material I purchase for all my fishing applications. Whether I am fly fishing streamers, dry flies, trolling"...(read full reviews)
Orvis Hy-Flote™ Tapered Leaders
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
"I enjoy fishing soft hackled wet flies and I have found a Hy Flote leader to be excellent for fishing wets a few inches below the surface. Combine this leader with a couple of feet of Mirage tippet"...(read full reviews)
Retwistable Haywire Bite Guards
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
"Used these all last week in Canada for pike. Only needed the two I originally tied onto the leader. They performed flawlessly. By the end of the week, one was finally starting to kink, but the other"...(read full reviews)
No Knots™ Leader System
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
"I have used Orvis Supper Strong leaders every since they came out. I've tried several other brands but I alwas come back to Super Strong. I use the Super Strong leader kit and tie my own leaders. They"...(read full reviews)
Mirage Knotless Leaders
Overall Rating: 4.333 out of 5
"I have used both 5x for trout and 0x in the salt. The tapers are perfect for turning over flies and maintining great feel. The curling is minimal and being nearly invisible gives you the edge when"...(read full reviews)
Instant Sink Tip system
Overall Rating: 4.111 out of 5
"On the advice of a guide I picked up some for my 6, 7 and 8 wts when fishing in really deep, fast rivers like the Nipigon or when swinging streamers for Steelhead; even when I already have sink-tip"...(read full reviews)
Floating Braided Leaders
Overall Rating: 4.077 out of 5
"My hopes for a better performance than the traditional tapered leaders fell far short of what I expected. First off, the braided leader did not cast very well using a bamboo rod. The leader did not"...(read full reviews)
Spooled Bimini Tippets in Super Strong or Mirage
Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5
"I think Orvis beats any of the competitors and does it at a pretty good price too.I found Orvis tippet to be most helpful while fishing for trout up in north Georgia because of it strength."...(read full reviews)