Collection: Nylon Leaders

RIO Powerflex Plus Tapered Leader 9' 2-Pack
RIO

RIO Powerflex Plus Tapered Leader 9' 2-Pack

Regular price $17.99
Sale price $17.99 Regular price $15.95
Scientific Anglers - Absolute Trout Leader 9'
Scientific Anglers

Scientific Anglers - Absolute Trout Leader 9'

Regular price $10.75
Sale price $10.75 Regular price $10.75
RIO Powerflex Plus Tapered Leader 7.5' 2-Pack
RIO

RIO Powerflex Plus Tapered Leader 7.5' 2-Pack

Regular price $17.99
Sale price $17.99 Regular price $15.95
RIO Steelhead Salmon Leader
RIO

RIO Steelhead Salmon Leader

Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99
Rio Suppleflex Leader
RIO

Rio Suppleflex Leader

Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $7.99
RIO Powerflex Plus Tapered Leader 12' 2-Pack
RIO

RIO Powerflex Plus Tapered Leader 12' 2-Pack

Regular price $17.99
Sale price $17.99 Regular price $15.95
RIO Bass Leader
RIO

RIO Bass Leader

Regular price $8.95
Sale price $8.95 Regular price $8.95
Scientific Anglers - Absolute Trout Leader 9' (3pk)
Scientific Anglers

Scientific Anglers - Absolute Trout Leader 9' (3pk)

Regular price $25.95
Sale price $25.95 Regular price $23.95
Scientific Anglers - Absolute Salmon/Steelhead Leader 9'
Scientific Anglers

Scientific Anglers - Absolute Salmon/Steelhead Leader 9'

Regular price $10.75
Sale price $10.75 Regular price $10.75
Scientific Angler - Bass Leaders 9' 2pk
Scientific Anglers

Scientific Angler - Bass Leaders 9' 2pk

Regular price $10.75
Sale price $10.75 Regular price $10.75
Scientific Anglers - Absolute Trout Stealth Leader
Scientific Anglers

Scientific Anglers - Absolute Trout Stealth Leader

Regular price $10.75
Sale price $10.75 Regular price $10.75
Rio - Big Nasty Leader
RIO

Rio - Big Nasty Leader

Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $7.74

Browse our Nylon Leaders collection at Drift Outfitters, featuring top brands like RIO, Scientific Anglers, and more. 

Perfect for dry fly, nymph, or streamer fishing, these tapered nylon leaders offer smooth turnover and reliable strength. Whether you're casting to picky trout or aggressive bass, we have the right leader for your setup. Shop online or visit us in-store for expert advice and fast shipping anywhere in Canada.

Nylon Leaders

Q: What types of fly fishing leaders do you sell?
A: Drift Outfitters carries tapered leaders in a wide range of lengths and strengths to match trout, bass, steelhead, salmon, and saltwater fishing. Our selection includes nylon leaders for dry fly presentations and fluorocarbon leaders for subsurface techniques where invisibility is key.

Q: How do I choose the right leader length?
A: Leader length depends on conditions and target species. Longer leaders (9–12 ft) are ideal for clear water and spooky trout, while shorter leaders (6–8 ft) are better for heavy flies, windy days, or larger species like bass and salmon. Matching leader length to your fishing environment ensures better presentations.

Q: Why are leaders tapered?
A: Tapered leaders gradually reduce in diameter toward the tip, helping turn over flies smoothly for more accurate and delicate casts.

Q: Which leader brands do you carry?
A: We stock top brands RIO, Scientific Anglers and more, all known for their reliability, consistency, and knot strength. These leaders are trusted by anglers worldwide for both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing.

Q: How should I care for my leaders?
A: Store leaders coiled neatly in their original packaging or in a leader wallet to avoid kinks. Replace leaders that are badly twisted, frayed, or shortened after repeated use, and always inspect knots before fishing to ensure strength. Nylon leaders and tippet will dry out and become brittle over time, it’s recommended you replace these each season.