Umpqua Perform XPower Taper Leaders are nylon leaders with a long, powerful butt section and short, aggressive taper to turn over heavy flies, cast into the wind, and handle multi-fly rigs with ease. Umpqua Perform X Power Taper Leaders make a world of difference when casting big flies like double stonefly nymph dropper rigs. With an excellent breaking strength to diameter ratio, Perform X Power Taper Leaders also have the strength to hold onto that big fish and get it to the net.

One leader per package. Leaders have a Perfection Knot loop already tied on the butt of the leader.

• Core Co-Polymer Nylon – Perfect balance of strength and suppleness
• Coating 1 Hydrophobic Coat – Acts as a water barrier to minimize water absorption
• Coating 2 Continuous Coat – Produces a smooth, consistent, reliable material

Ideal For:

• Big, air-resistant dry flies, heavy nymphs, large streamers, and multi-fly rigs
• Casting into wind
• Beginning casters looking for help turning leaders over

Umpquas Perform XPower Taper Leader Sizing

Size Fly Size Tippet Dia. Pound Test 2X 4 – 8 .009″ 11.0 lb 3X 6 – 12 .008″ 9.0 lb 4X 10 – 16 .007″ 7.0 lb 5X 14 – 20 .006″ 5.5 lb