Guideline Power Strike PRO Dry & Stealth leaders offer uncompromised presentation and improved control. The Dry & Stealth has been designed to be customized for combating various conditions, or circumstances we encounter. Possessing a slimmer butt section the ‘Light Trout’ has been developed with lighter line ratings in mind, making them perfect for fly lines rated 0-4wt.
A pleasing brown shade with pre-formed loops the Guideline Dry & Stealth leaders are supplied in a 2-pack. The packaging features a zip and is UV proof for easy, safe storage.
It’s a well known fact longer leaders give you an edge when presenting to spooky fish and where improved control is required. The Dry & Stealth leaders are designed to be lengthened by adding tippet sections to suit changing conditions. Ideally, a thinner diameter of tippet section should be added, but a similar diameter is acceptable.
Dry & Stealth leaders are developed to turn over tippet lengths of up to 2 meters (7 ft) in length. A flexible and advantageous method to use these leaders is to knot on 2 mm tippet ring, before adding your desired tippet section(s). Consider too, custom leaders might consist of several lengths of level monofilament, stepping down in diameter.
The taper is divided by; Butt – 44% (165 cm / 5.4 ft), Taper – 42% (150 cm / 4.9 ft), Tip – 14% (50 cm / 1.6 ft). Butt section diameter is 0,48 mm (0.019 in) which is the perfect match for lighter rated fly lines in the 0-4 weight category. Generally speaking, slimmer leaders remain more flexible to conform with surface currents and therefore delay the onset of drag.
Where an 18–20+ feet leader is required, try the following—this is a favorite among the trout bums on the Guideline team! Add 50 cm of 4X and a tippet of 5X (100–200 cm). If you prefer a 6X tippet, add 50 cm of 4X + 50 cm of 5X, followed by a 6X tippet (100–200 cm). The tippet length can be adjusted depending on the conditions. A good standard length is around 150 cm. Where more complex currents occur, try extending the leader to approx 200 cm. Such a long tippet generates sufficient slack for improved drag-free delivery.
Guideline source premium Japanese nylon materials that are tailored to Guideline’s exact specifications to produce Dry & Stealth tapered pre-looped leaders. The material density is carefully selected to suit the intended use and fishing conditions. These leaders feature a state-of-the-art Hydrophobic Coating, which offers superior performance, increased durability, improved suppleness, and reduced water absorption.
- Pre-looped.
- 2-pack, great value.
- Protective packaging with zip-loc.
- Made in Japan, highest quality materials.
- Hydrophobic Coating for less water absorption and longevity.
- Expert taper, made to be customized by you by adding tip or sections.
- Butt diameters is ideal for rods in line weight #2 to #4.
- Thinner butt section for better drifts in challenging currents.
| Model |
Butt Diameter |
Tippet Diameter |
Strenght |
| Dry & Stealth Light Trout 12 ft Leader 3X |
0.48 mm |
0.20 mm |
3.7 kg / 8.2 lbs |
Dry & Stealth Light Trout 12 ft Leader 4X
|
0.48 mm
|
0.18 mm |
2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs
|
| Dry & Stealth Light Trout 12 ft Leader 5X |
0.48 mm
|
0.15 mm |
2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs
|
