Rio Permit Leader 12ft

The RIO Permit Leader is designed for demanding saltwater fly fishing where accurate, controlled presentation is everything. At 12 ft, this purpose-built leader offers an ideal combination of power in the butt section and a smooth taper that lets you turn over bulky crab and shrimp patterns while still laying the fly down with finesse. Made from medium‑stiff nylon, it delivers reliable turnover and excellent line control in warm, breezy tropical conditions where softer leaders collapse or tangle more easily.

The material gives a strong, abrasion‑resistant leader that knots easily and retains high knot strength, making it well suited for targeting powerful species like permit around flats, coral or structure. A hand‑tied perfection loop in the butt section allows quick and tidy connection to your fly line via loop‑to‑loop, so you can change leaders or set up new rigs in seconds. If you are fishing permit, bonefish or other flats species with larger, often weighted flies, this leader provides the backbone and length needed for accurate, stealthy presentations that land where you aim without spooking fish.

• 12 ft saltwater leader optimised for permit and other flats species
• Medium‑stiff nylon for turning over large, weighted crab and shrimp patterns
• Designed to perform in warm, breezy tropical conditions
• Strong, abrasion‑resistant material with high knot strength
• Easy to knot and adjust for different tippet and fly setups
• Hand‑tied perfection loop in the butt for quick loop‑to‑loop rigging
• Balanced taper for both powerful turnover and delicate presentation