LINE & LEADER

Choosing the right fly line for your fishing situations can be challenging; your line must work in concert with your rod, reel, and leader. When choosing line, there are several considerations: weight, taper, density, color, backing, and leaders.

Leaders come in several lengths and sizes, and the choice you make on the water depends on the fishing conditions and your fly sizes. We recommend you have several choices available at any given time.

The tippet is the part of the leader to which your fly attaches. Leaders and tippets are typically rated on an “œX” factor from 0X to 8X that indicates their size, where 0X is the thickest and 8X is the thinnest.

For questions about lines, leaders, or tippets, call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.

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    SA's Creek Trout line is the ideal choice when it comes to small stream SRC trout fishing in S.E. AK ...
    SA's Creek Trout line is the ideal choice when it comes to small stream SRC trout fishing in S.E. AK.  The line has enough mass to turn over heavy streamers like Mini Dolly Llamas or bead rigs yet retains enough delicacy for large dry flies.  The compact head loads fast and allows you to get into the most ridiculous places imaginable.
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    The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up an ...
    The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.
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    The SA Infinity Salt casts almost exactly like your favorite Infinity trout line.  It smoothly load ...
    The SA Infinity Salt casts almost exactly like your favorite Infinity trout line.  It smoothly loads a wide variety of rods and doesn't mind casting into the wind. As an all-around tropical line, the Infinity Plus is a winner.
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    If you want to get it all done with one tropical fly line, the SA Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam is it. ...
    If you want to get it all done with one tropical fly line, the SA Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam is it.  Tarpon, bonefish, permit; this line does it all with authority.
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    The SA Amplitude Smooth Tarpon line is designed with a short head to load quickly for those last-min ...
    The SA Amplitude Smooth Tarpon line is designed with a short head to load quickly for those last-minute casts to huge cruising fish.  Wind up and send it.
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    The SA Amplitude Smooth Titan GT is a beefed-up version of one of our favorite big fly lines, the Ti ...
    The SA Amplitude Smooth Titan GT is a beefed-up version of one of our favorite big fly lines, the Titan Long. Built with an extra strong core this is the line to reach for when pursuing monsters.
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    The SA Amplitude Smooth Bonefish Plus is the perfect line for anglers that wish traditional bonefish ...
    The SA Amplitude Smooth Bonefish Plus is the perfect line for anglers that wish traditional bonefish lines were just a little bit heavier.  The added mass helps with casting in the wind and turning over larger bonefish flies.
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    The Rio Elite Indicator is an amazing line for places like the Situk, where you are roll casting aro ...
    The Rio Elite Indicator is an amazing line for places like the Situk, where you are roll casting around lots of wood and stack mending your bobber in between sticks.
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    The Rio Elite Switch Indicator is a must have line for your switch rod.  This indicator line is spe ...
    The Rio Elite Switch Indicator is a must have line for your switch rod.  This indicator line is specifically designed for steelhead switch rodding in places like S.E. Alaska and the great lakes.
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    The Rio Elite Flats Pro is a top choice for an easy casting, wind cutting, all around saltwater line ...
    The Rio Elite Flats Pro is a top choice for an easy casting, wind cutting, all around saltwater line.  This fly line works well for everything from bonefish patterns, permit crabs and tarpon baitfish.
  • Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish ...
    Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish that are spiny, have sharp gill plates or rough mouths. Think snook, baby tarpon or other assorted reef fish. These leaders are 10 feet in length and taper down to 16lb test. At the end of the 16lb section, a 25lb fluorocarbon shock tippet is attached. Each leader has a perfection loop in it for quickly attaching to your fly line.
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    The SA MPX is a weight forward do it all line.  With less mass than the Titan Long this line is ide ...
    The SA MPX is a weight forward do it all line.  With less mass than the Titan Long this line is ideal for smaller streamers as well as nymph rigs.  If you are looking for a true do-it-all line this is a great option.
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    If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the l ...
    If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. If you are fishing out of a boat or are looking for a line that can maintain stable loops at very long distances, the Premier Bonefish line is for you.
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    The Premier Gold Max is designed to turn over heavy flies and indicator rigs, roll cast with ease, a ...
    The Premier Gold Max is designed to turn over heavy flies and indicator rigs, roll cast with ease, and load fast rods. It does all of the above. The rear loaded body smooths out your cast and delivery since heavier line is continuously turning over lighter line. This also helps tremendously with roll casting. The Gold Max is an excellent all-around Alaska line.
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    The SA Infinity Plus is an exceptional do everything Alaska fly line.  The long head and add weight ...
    The SA Infinity Plus is an exceptional do everything Alaska fly line.  The long head and add weight make for a great indicator line, but it crosses over nicely for throwing big bushy mouse patterns.
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    Our custom Super Versi Tip line ensures you will be covered in every fishing situation. Each line co ...
    Our custom Super Versi Tip line ensures you will be covered in every fishing situation. Each line comes with Rio's four standard 15 foot heads plus we have cherry-picked additional MOW tips & heads to give you the ultimate line set up. If you are planning a float trip or are fishing where water conditions can be unpredictable, this line is for you. An AFFG exclusive.
  • Airflo Ridge 2.0 Running Line is easy to handle and shoots through the guides. If you are looking fo ...
    Airflo Ridge 2.0 Running Line is easy to handle and shoots through the guides. If you are looking for a running line that feels like fly line this is the one. A large loop in the front makes changing heads a breeze. Ideal for use with Skagit and Scandi Shooting Heads. Color is Red. 90 Feet in length.
  • If you need to carry big saltwater spools of tippet or a wide range of standard tippet then the Fish ...
    If you need to carry big saltwater spools of tippet or a wide range of standard tippet then the Fishpond Headgate Tippet Holder XL is for you. Guides take note: at 6 inches wide it can hold up to five 4" spools of tippet. Or it can hold up to 13 standard tippet spools. Adding or removing spools is a breeze and the days of searching through your pack for the 12 lb are gone!

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