RIO Powerflex Trout Leader - 3 Pack for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

9.9
out of 10
20 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 20 Reviews
Retail Price:
$12.99
Used Value:
$7.79
Sale Value:
$11.69

Face it—sooner or later, you'll be the one who loses a leader in the first 20 minutes of fishing. Be prepared with a RIO Powerflex Trout Leader 3 Pack. The high-performance taper allows you to cast everything from heavy indicator rigs to delicate dry flies with precision and confidence.

Specifications

Brand:
RIO
Leader Style:
tapered
Material:
copolymer
Overall Length:
7.5 ft, 9 ft
Recommended Use:
trout fishing
Test:
[7X] 2.4 lb, [6X] 3.4 lb, [5X] 5 lb, [4X] 6.4 lb, [3X] 8.2 lb, [2X] 10 lb, [1X] 13 lb

Full Reviews

10
Bought this as a gift. As an avid fisher, they found the product useful and durable.
Hanh H., backcountry.com
June 21, 2020
10
My go to leaders
Nate w, backcountry.com
May 3, 2019
10
9ft, 5x is really all you need to have success on western rivers.
Perry Hall, backcountry.com
March 20, 2019
10
This has been my go to Trout leader since I started fishing. This product is tough and reliable, without making a dent in your wallet. The 3-pack has definitely saved me time and money.
Hayley Radel, backcountry.com
November 29, 2018
10
When you just can't be bothered to blood knot another tippet extension and the rest of the leader is too kinked, knicked up, or otherwise needs to be replaced, reach for one of these and you are set. I always have a 3 pack in my fishing pack at the start of every season and a few rolls of 5X, 6X and 7X to get me through the spring, summer and fall.
Tom J, backcountry.com
November 18, 2018
10
Great quality and dependable.
Chasen Fairfield, backcountry.com
October 11, 2018
10
No need to buy the single packs...
Nate w, backcountry.com
August 8, 2018
10
I think so. I've been using these leaders almost exclusively since they were introduced 10+ years ago. Consistent, predictable, strong, durable, and a great value. Excellent taper - delicacy if needed, but you can also shoot the sum' B wherever it needs to go. Love the three-pack. Keep on it, Rio.
Earth Reiser, backcountry.com
July 7, 2018
10
Great leader. I have used all the weights
Nate w, backcountry.com
June 26, 2018
10
Disclaimer: I do not catch fish
Morgan Eliasen, backcountry.com
June 26, 2018
10
Rio has been making these Knotless leaders for over a decade now, and they are still the industry standard. When you have a solid fish on the line the last thing that you want to be worried about is your leader, and with Rio that is just one less thing you have to think about. the 7.5' 4x is my trout leader of choice and is perfect for building out a 9' -12' set up. Never hit the river without at least a few spares in your pack
Michael McMillan, backcountry.com
May 1, 2018
10
Top quality at a good value. Buy a few so you never run out while on the water.
Chris Ringel, backcountry.com
April 30, 2018
10
Rio makes incredible products and this is no exception. I like the 3x, 7.5 footers as it is easy to add additional tippet to the end if needed, depending on your situation. i.e. if you need a 6x dry fly set-up, you can add a couple feet of 6x on the. Instead of having a 9ft 6x leader on hand...
Danny Josephson, backcountry.com
April 17, 2018
8
Honestly, i cant tell you much because I haven't taken them on the river... BUT, everyone recommends this pack, so i went for it. Ill update once i catch more than a beer on the river...
Eli Harrison, backcountry.com
April 16, 2018
10
Great leaders my go to on the river. strong stuff
Dean Ferrari, backcountry.com
February 27, 2018
10
You can obviously pay for flouro leaders that cost more, however, it's a very rare occurrence that you spook fish because your leader was visible (unless it's just too short). I fish with these leaders exclusively and have always found them to be incredibly durable and they roll over well. If you're in stillwater then just add a bit of flouro tippet to the end of these leaders for both invisibility and to lengthen the life of your leader!
Tyler E., backcountry.com
December 23, 2017
10
I have a leader wallet full of RIO. I pair these knotted leaders with RIO Powerflex for dries flies. I keep a leader straightener handy so I can quickly get the kinks ironed out quickly THREE PACK ALL THE WAY! I always opt for the three pack - it's more economical than a single leader
Laura Mascari, backcountry.com
November 20, 2017
10
I love these leaders!
James Rackl, backcountry.com
August 29, 2017
10
This is the only leader I use. I put it on my 3wt, 4wt, and 5wt. It's very durable.
Eryn Zumwalt, backcountry.com
August 29, 2017
10
Pairing these leaders with rio power flex tippet has always been my go to. Durable, strong, and sensitive. I mostly fish high alpine lakes and go with a 9 ft 3x for the 5/6 weight Ross setup I use.
Andrew Butterworth, backcountry.com
July 27, 2017