Been delving into the works of Charlie Ritz and the leadercalc tool lately, wondering if it's worth having a mess around with some different tapers to suit the situations I come up against. To be honest, I usually rely on shop bought tapered leaders and they work just fine....but I could do with something to play about with during the run up to the new season.

Question is this: Can any of you self builders out there recommend a good source of different strength monos from .12mm right up to .53 for the butt? I can't seem to find anyone who stocks much above .28mm.......I know Stroft GTM is available in diameters up to .53mm (which would be handy as that is the stuff I use for my river work in .18mm-.10mm), but can you get it in heavier strengths in this country?

For example, an all purpose 12' dry fly leader would need the following:

.12
.18
.22
.28
.33
.38
.43
.48
.53
Any ideas?

Cheers,
Matt

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Rio Powerflex is good option -

Guide Flyfishing - Rio Powerflex Tippet

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Doh! Where have you been all my life?! That's exactly what I'm looking for - thanks Lighthouse.

M

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Across the fields of hoar. And the river steamed -
Flint-olive.


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......although having taken a proper look, none of the stockists seem to go much above .38mm. Anywhere I can get the heavier stuff?

M

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The sun pushed dark spokes of melt and sparkle
Across the fields of hoar. And the river steamed -
Flint-olive.


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Matt, have a chat with Phil, flyfishwithme, he knows his leaders, and is very helpful.
S.

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Scroll to the bottom of the page -

Guide Flyfishing - Rio Powerflex Tippet

- they're advertising up to 0.63mm.

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