{"product_id":"predator-leaders","title":"Predator Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Anglers Predator Leaders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are built for targeting powerful, toothy fish that demand added strength and abrasion resistance. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-foot tapered leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides smooth turnover of larger flies while maintaining the durability needed for demanding predator fishing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach leader features an abrasion-resistant tapered butt section paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-inch section of tooth-resistant 1x7 stainless steel wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The wire is coated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack nylon for low visibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a durable connection when fishing around sharp teeth while helping reduce visibility in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack single-barrel sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide secure attachment of flies, creating a ready-to-fish predator leader system. Available with either a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 lb or 45 lb wire section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, anglers can select the strength that best matches their target species, fly size, and fishing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-foot tapered leader for smooth turnover of larger flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbrasion-resistant leader material for harsh fishing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-inch tooth-resistant wire section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable 1x7 stainless steel wire construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack nylon coating for low visibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty black single-barrel sleeves for secure fly attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for large flies and toothy predator species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable with 20 lb or 45 lb wire sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient 2-pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire Strength Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 lb \/ 9.1 kg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Versatile option for lighter predator applications and smaller toothy species\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 lb \/ 20.4 kg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-duty option for larger predators and situations requiring increased bite protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth options feature an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 ft \/ 2.3 m tapered butt section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 in \/ 38.1 cm black-coated 1x7 stainless steel wire section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scientific Anglers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Predator Leaders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButt Section Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 ft \/ 2.3 m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButt Section Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 lb \/ 9.1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire Section Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 in \/ 38.1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Wire Strengths:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 lb \/ 9.1 kg or 45 lb \/ 20.4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1x7 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire Coating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-Duty Black Single-Barrel Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Predator \u0026amp; 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