RIO’s Tarpon Pro leader takes all the guesswork out of your tarpon fishing. Designed from years of testing and countless feedback from the best Florida Keys guides, our leader is ready to fish out of the package. Simply loop to the end of your line then tie on a fly. Each leader is 10ft in length, tied with a heavy butt section for wind penetration and turnover.


There are three “class” tippet size options of 20lb, 30lb or 40lb , each offered with two different sizes of shock tippet in either 60lb fluorocarbon or 80lb fluorocarbon.


RIO’s leaders are tied with advanced 100% strength knots and they’re the perfect choice for all tarpon destinations. There are two leaders in each pack.


Guides’ favorite! A hand crafted leader of ultra hard, tough saltwater nylon, with a fluorocarbon shock tippet – ideal for tarpon.

• Ultra-tough nylon leader with shock tippet
• Hand-twisted butt for shock absorption
• Available with numerous shock tippet sizes