{"product_id":"trouthunter-evo-drift-leader-12-with-loop","title":"TroutHunter EVO Drift Leader 12' with Loop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTroutHunter EVO Drift Leader 12' with Hand-Tied Loop — The Ultimate, Now With Reach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 12' version of TroutHunter's flagship EVO Drift leader.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same proprietary EVO coating that makes the 9' EVO Drift the gold standard for premium dry fly leaders — improved knot strength, enhanced abrasion resistance, water-repellent surface, virtually zero memory, longer service life — but at the longest standard leader length TroutHunter makes. For the most technical sight-fishing situations where every advantage matters: ultra-spooky fish in clear water, complex tailwater currents, technical hatches where you need to keep the fly line as far from feeding fish as possible. Hand-tied loop on the butt for clean fly line connection, available in 3X, 4X, 5X, and 6X. Made in Last Chance, Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Combine EVO Coating with 12' Length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVO Drift's coating advantages and the 12' length are complementary — each addresses different problems, and together they create the most performance-optimized leader TroutHunter makes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEVO coating\u003c\/strong\u003e solves problems with knot strength, abrasion, flotation, memory, and service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12' length\u003c\/strong\u003e solves problems with fly line visibility, drag-free drift duration, and mending control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anglers who fish technical dry flies and want every possible advantage, this combination is the natural choice. You get TroutHunter's best material in their longest standard leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"EVO Coating\" Actually Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery leader manufacturer claims premium materials. TroutHunter's EVO Drift is one of the few that delivers measurably better performance through specific technology. The proprietary EVO coating adds five real-world benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreatly improved knot strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EVO coating doesn't make the underlying nylon thicker, but it dramatically improves how the material holds knot pressure. Knot tests show measurably higher breaking strength on EVO-coated leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher abrasion resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard nylon weakens fast when it rubs against rocks, brush, or fish teeth. The EVO coating creates a tougher outer layer that resists abrasion damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved flotation.\u003c\/strong\u003e EVO-coated leaders sit higher on the water surface than standard nylon. For dry fly fishing, this is meaningful — a leader that rides higher creates less drag in the surface film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-repellent surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coating repels water like a treated jacket repels rain. Less water absorption means less weight gain over a day of fishing and faster recovery between casts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtually zero memory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard nylon develops \"memory\" — a tendency to coil into the shape it was packaged in. EVO-coated leaders have almost no memory, so you can pull one straight out of the packaging and fish it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Three Extra Feet Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree additional feet of leader length isn't just about reach. For technical dry fly fishing, those extra feet do four specific things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fly line stays farther from the fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even with a perfect cast, the fly line itself can spook educated trout when it lands within their visual window. Twelve feet of leader pushes that line farther from the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore material absorbs more drag.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drag is what kills dry fly drifts. The longer the leader, the more material there is to absorb micro-currents and resist drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou can mend without moving the fly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A longer leader gives you more material to mend on the surface without disturbing the terminal end. Critical for complex currents and tailwater fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou stay outside the strike zone visually.\u003c\/strong\u003e For sight-fishing situations, being able to position yourself and your fly line further from the fish is a meaningful advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e9' vs. 12' EVO Drift — Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth lengths share the same EVO coating and same engineering. The decision comes down to fishing conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse 9'\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse 12' (this product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter — easier turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarder — more leader to wrestle with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTight pocket water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter — easier at short range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCumbersome at very close range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen water, sight fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter — keeps line farther from fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical spring creek hatches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest — maximum drag-free drift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong drift requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdequate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner anglers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasier to cast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarder — requires good casting stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasting in calm conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimal for delicate presentations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple rule: \u003cstrong\u003eUse 9' EVO Drift as your default. Reach for the 12' EVO Drift when fishing the most technical conditions where every advantage matters and the wind is calm enough to manage the longer leader.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEVO Drift vs. Standard Nylon vs. Finesse — TroutHunter's Three Leader Lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTroutHunter makes three different leader lines, each with a specific role:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Nylon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinesse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEVO Drift (this product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral all-around fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost delicate dry fly presentations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most technical dry fly fishing — performance without compromise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary EVO coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSome — needs stretching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSome — needs stretching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtually none — fish straight from package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnot strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasion resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher (water-repellent surface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 12'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (8' or 10' only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple rule: \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want the best 12' leader TroutHunter makes — and you fish technical dry flies regularly — the EVO Drift 12' is the right choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Reach for a 12' EVO Drift Leader\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the leader you tie on when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want absolute maximum performance\u003c\/strong\u003e for technical dry fly fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're sight-fishing in clear water.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you can see the fish before you cast, you can also bet the fish can see your line. The 12' length keeps your fly line farther from their window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're fishing flat, calm water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pools, slicks, glassy tailwater runs where every advantage matters and 12' length is manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're fishing technical hatches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trico hatches, midge clusters, late-season BWOs — when fish are feeding selectively, the 12' EVO Drift extends every advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're targeting big trout on light tippet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Knot strength becomes critical when 5X or 6X tippet is connecting you to a 20\" trout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're fishing all day.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EVO coating's longer service life means one leader gets you through a full guide day or longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou break leaders frequently.\u003c\/strong\u003e The improved abrasion resistance extends the life of your investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Tied Loop on the Butt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of TroutHunter's leader line, the 12' EVO Drift comes with a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-tied perfection loop on the butt section\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each loop is finished by hand at TroutHunter's facility in Last Chance, Idaho — not heat-pressed or factory-welded. For a 12-foot leader, the clean profile of a hand-tied loop matters even more than on shorter leaders. Every detail of presentation counts when you're targeting fish at this level of technicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnotless Tapered Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leader is \u003cstrong\u003eknotless tapered\u003c\/strong\u003e — extruded as a continuous piece of co-polymer material, then EVO-coated after extrusion. No knots between segments means no weak points, no debris collection, smooth energy transfer through the entire 12-foot length, and the cleanest possible presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUV-Resistant Waterproof Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach 12' EVO Drift Leader is sealed in \u003cstrong\u003eUV-resistant, waterproof packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e that prevents the leader material and EVO coating from degrading during storage. The leader stays at full strength and the coating stays effective until the day you open the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTroutHunter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnotless Tapered Co-Polymer Nylon with EVO Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Tied Perfection Loop on Butt End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary EVO surface treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3X, 4X, 5X, 6X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtually none — fish straight from package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV-resistant, waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLast Chance, Idaho, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTippet Size Guide for 12' EVO Drift Leader\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your EVO Drift leader by tippet size based on what you're fishing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger nymph rigs, hopper droppers, larger trout streamers, big terrestrial patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard nymph and dry fly fishing for medium-large trout, hopper-dropper rigs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard dry flies size 14-18, nymphs size 14-18, all-around technical dry fly setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall dry flies size 18-22, technical hatch fishing, midge patterns, sight-fishing situations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Western Slope dry fly fishing, most anglers running a 12' EVO Drift use 4X or 5X. The 4X handles hopper-droppers and larger attractor patterns, the 5X handles standard dry fly fishing during summer hatches at maximum reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed a Half-Size or Smaller? Use TroutHunter Tippet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12' EVO Drift Leader comes in 3X, 4X, 5X, and 6X. If you need finer tippet (5.5X, 6.5X, 7X) or want to extend leader length, TroutHunter offers their nylon and fluorocarbon tippet lines in matching half-sizes. Trim the tip of your EVO Drift leader and tie on the tippet you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCasting a 12' Leader — A Quick Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 12-foot leader requires more casting stroke than a 9-foot leader. If your standard cast is around 30-40 feet and you're newer to fly fishing, the 12' EVO Drift may feel awkward in mixed conditions. For experienced casters with smooth casting strokes, the 12' length opens up technical fishing opportunities the 9' simply can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf in doubt, start with the 9' EVO Drift and work up to the 12' as your casting and confidence grow. Both leaders work — the 12' just rewards better technique with bigger advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip from TroutHunter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom TroutHunter co-owner Rich Paini's standing advice: \u003cstrong\u003ecut off the last 18 inches of any tapered leader and tie on fresh tippet\u003c\/strong\u003e. The very tip of any extruded leader has slightly variable diameter, and trimming back to consistent material ensures full strength at your fly connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis rule applies to EVO Drift the same as standard nylon — but the EVO Drift's longer service life means you'll go through fewer leaders per season, and the trimming-and-tippet routine becomes especially worthwhile when each leader lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWestern Slope Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12' EVO Drift Leader earns its place for the most demanding Western Slope dry fly fishing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Gunnison tailwater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, clear, slow-moving water where every advantage matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Canyon flat-water sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e When fish are sipping in glassy pools rather than holding in pocket water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-season San Miguel and Cimarron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low water, ultra-spooky cutthroats during technical mayfly hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring creek systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anywhere with spring-fed flat water and educated fish — the natural habitat of the 12' EVO Drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSight-fishing situations:\u003c\/strong\u003e When you can see the fish you're casting to, you want this leader on your tippet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day guide days:\u003c\/strong\u003e The EVO coating's service life means you don't need to change leaders mid-day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor most Western Slope anglers, this is your \"specialist\" leader — used 10-20% of the time on the most technical days. For technical dry fly specialists and serious guides, it earns regular rotation in the leader wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroutHunter Nylon Tippet\u003c\/strong\u003e — match your leader and add tippet when you need to extend or fine-tune to half-sizes (5.5X, 6.5X, 7X)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroutHunter Fluorocarbon Tippet\u003c\/strong\u003e — for nymphing applications where invisibility matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium dry fly lines from RIO Technical Trout, Scientific Anglers Mastery, or Cortland\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium leaders deserve premium fly lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSage X, Scott Centric, or Winston Pure rods\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium rods cast premium leaders better, especially at 12' length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoon Aquel or Frog's Fanny dry fly floatant\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep small flies riding high through long drifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroutHunter EVO Drift 9' Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e — the everyday version for less technical situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroutHunter Standard Nylon Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e — for general fishing when you don't need EVO Drift's specific advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroutHunter Finesse 12' Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e — alternative 12' specialty leader for the most delicate presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Ed's Fly Shop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy these leaders from a dozen other shops online. Here's why Western Slope anglers choose us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized TroutHunter dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaders we stock are factory-fresh, with full UV-resistant packaging integrity protecting the EVO coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal expertise.\u003c\/strong\u003e We've fished EVO Drift, Finesse, and Standard Nylon leaders on the Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and San Miguel. We know when each version earns its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal fly shop support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop by 432 E Main St in Montrose to pick them up, or have them shipped same-day if ordered before 2 PM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Slope-specific recommendations.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can tell you which leader is fishing best on your home water this week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Ed's Fly Shop at 432 E Main St in Montrose, or order online with confidence. Available in your choice of size above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum reach. Ultimate performance. EVO-coated. Built in Idaho. 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