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Found 14 matching leaders based on Salmon, Sea Trout, Dead Drift

Same length: 12 feet
Same tippet: 0.0070 inches 4X

Based on this leader

Salmon, Sea Trout, Dead Drift

Category: Salmon/Steelhead/Sea trout
This particular leader has been specifically modified for seatrout fishing: a 3X tippet behind a 2X tippet.
If a 3X is to limp, remove and use the 2X in its place.
This leader is best for smaller flies, light winds, clear waters or picky fish.
*NOT* a good leader for windy conditions.
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4X - 12.0'
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84X
0.0070"		12.0'5-8wt.
36" of 0.0210
24" of 0.0190 (07X)
16" of 0.0170 (05X)
13" of 0.0150 (03X)
9" of 0.0130 (01X)
9" of 0.0110 (0X)
9" of 0.0090 (2X)
28" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Below you see the leaders matching your selected leader (above) based on length and tippet.
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60/20/20 nymping leader

Category: Nymph/Wet Fly Leaders
A standard 60/20/20 where the leader consists of 60% butt section, 20% mid-section and 20% tippet section. You can extend the tippet itself to about 1½ times the indicated length if desired.
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4X - 12.0'
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64X
0.0070"		12.0'4-6wt.
56" of 0.0220 Maxima Chameleon
28" of 0.0170 (05X) Maxima Chameleon
14" of 0.0150 (03X) Maxima green
14" of 0.0100 (1X) Maxima green
14" of 0.0090 (2X) Maxima green
17" of 0.0070 (4X) Maxima green
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Baitfish leader

Category: Streamer Leaders
Great for intermediate and sinking lines. Optional: add a split shot about 6 in down the tippet from the ring or swivel. Excellent formula for fishing leech & baitfish flies.
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4X - 12.0'
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34X
0.0070"		12.0'6wt.
21" of 0.0180 (06X)
103" of 0.0120 (00X)
21" of 0.0070 (4X) Fluorocarbon
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Big Trout and Sea Trout Streamer

Category: Streamer Leaders
This particular leader has been specifically modified for seatrout fishing: a 3X tippet behind a 2X tippet. If a 3X is to limp, remove and use the 2X in its place.
A good all-around taper for seatrout fishing.
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4X - 12.0'
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94X
0.0070"		12.0'4-7wt.
40" of 0.0230
26" of 0.0210
14" of 0.0190 (07X)
14" of 0.0170 (05X)
14" of 0.0150 (03X)
7" of 0.0130 (01X)
7" of 0.0110 (0X)
7" of 0.0090 (2X)
16" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Borger Style Dead-Drift Nymph

Category: Nymph/Wet Fly Leaders
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4X - 12.0'
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44X
0.0070"		12.0'3-6wt.
61" of 0.0200 (08X)
15" of 0.0130 (01X)
61" of 0.0090 (2X)
8" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Borger-Style Dead-Drift Dry

Category: Dry Fly Leaders
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4X - 12.0'
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34X
0.0070"		12.0'1-5wt.
64" of 0.0130 (01X)
16" of 0.0100 (1X)
64" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Convex, short

Category: Convex & Double Taper Leaders
Some people believe that a thicker segment can be included between the butt and the front of a leader to aid loop shape, line speed and fly turnover.
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4X - 12.0'
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84X
0.0070"		12.0'4-7wt.
10" of 0.0170 (05X)
19" of 0.0190 (07X)
19" of 0.0210
10" of 0.0150 (03X)
10" of 0.0130 (01X)
10" of 0.0100 (1X)
19" of 0.0080 (3X)
48" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Harry Murray's Smallmouth Lo-Water

Category: Panfish/Bass/Pike/Musky
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4X - 12.0'
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84X
0.0070"		12.0'4-7wt.
48" of 0.0210
36" of 0.0190 (07X)
12" of 0.0170 (05X)
6" of 0.0150 (03X)
6" of 0.0130 (01X)
6" of 0.0110 (0X)
6" of 0.0090 (2X)
24" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Jim Vincent's Rio Long

Category: Name-Specific Formulas
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4X - 12.0'
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0.0070"		12.0'4-9wt.
30" of 0.0240
19" of 0.0210
14" of 0.0190 (07X)
10" of 0.0170 (05X)
9" of 0.0150 (03X)
7" of 0.0130 (01X)
7" of 0.0110 (0X)
9" of 0.0090 (2X)
13" of 0.0080 (3X)
26" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Kaufmann's Streamborne Trout

Category: Nymph/Wet Fly Leaders
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4X - 12.0'
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84X
0.0070"		12.0'4-7wt.
37" of 0.0210
29" of 0.0190 (07X)
11" of 0.0170 (05X)
11" of 0.0150 (03X)
11" of 0.0130 (01X)
11" of 0.0110 (0X)
13" of 0.0090 (2X)
21" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Modified Foolproof

Category: Miscellaneous Leaders
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4X - 12.0'
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0.0070"		12.0'3-6wt.
46" of 0.0180 (06X)
41" of 0.0160 (04X)
7" of 0.0140 (02X)
7" of 0.0120 (00X)
7" of 0.0100 (1X)
7" of 0.0080 (3X)
29" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Orvis Delicate

Category: Dry Fly Leaders
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4X - 12.0'
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0.0070"		12.0'3-6wt.
36" of 0.0210
24" of 0.0190 (07X)
16" of 0.0170 (05X)
12" of 0.0150 (03X)
7" of 0.0130 (01X)
7" of 0.0110 (0X)
7" of 0.0090 (2X)
7" of 0.0080 (3X)
28" of 0.0070 (4X)
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Super Simple Three Section Lake Leader

Category: Streamer Leaders
This is based on the classic 60/20/20 formula, and can be varied in length depending on the desired fishing depth.
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4X - 12.0'
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34X
0.0070"		12.0'5-7wt.
86" of 0.0120 (00X)
29" of 0.0090 (2X)
29" of 0.0070 (4X) Fluorocarbon
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