{"product_id":"absolute-fluorocarbon-9ft","title":"Absolute Fluorocarbon Saltwater Tapered Leader 9ft","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-Leader Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for anglers who need low visibility, dependable strength, and excellent abrasion resistance for subsurface presentations. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% pure fluorocarbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it provides a stealthy connection between your fly line and fly in both freshwater and saltwater conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for demanding fishing situations, the Absolute Fluorocarbon Leader remains supple while maintaining high knot strength. 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