📏 Cast Further, Present More Naturally, Catch More Fish

Whether you’re fishing with a telescopic rod or a tenkara setup, the right leader makes all the difference — and these 4x Micro Fishing Tapered Leaders are made to improve your casting distance, soften your bait presentation, and reduce spooking wary fish.

Each pack comes with two leaders, so you always have a backup ready. With their gentle taper and 8 lb test tip, these leaders give you the perfect balance of strength, flexibility, and finesse — exactly what you need to succeed in the delicate world of micro fishing.

🔹 What Makes These Leaders Special

✔️ Two 9-foot tapered leaders per pack — rig one rod and keep a spare ready.
✔️ Tapered design — transfers energy smoothly so you can gently “whip” small baits and flies out with accuracy.
✔️ 8 lb test tip — gives you strength where you need it, without sacrificing finesse.
✔️ Loop on the end — easily attach to a telescopic rod tip, lillian string, or quick connect.
✔️ Perfect match for pre-snelled micro hooks — just add a quick connect and you’re ready to fish.
✔️ Works for both freshwater and saltwater micro species.

🎣 How to Rig Your 4x Tapered Leader

These leaders are versatile — whether you’re keeping it simple with a direct tie-on or adding finer tippet for even stealthier presentations, here’s how to set up:

Option 1 – Direct to Rod (Fast & Easy)

• Tie the loop directly to your telescopic rod tip.
• Use a quick connect to clip on a pre-snelled micro hook.
• Add a float if needed, bait up, and you’re ready to fish.

Option 2 – Leader + Tippet (For Maximum Finesse)

• Tie the loop to your rod tip or lillian string.
• Use a blood knot or your favorite knot to add 6x or 7x tippet (2 to 4 lb) to the end of the leader.
• Tie on your hook using either a quick connect or a simple loop-to-loop connection.
• This setup gives the softest, most natural presentation — ideal for spooky micros in clear water.

🐟 Ideal for Targeting These Species

✔️ Shiners (North America)

• Red Shiner (Cyprinella lutrensis)
• Golden Shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas)
• Rosyface Shiner (Notropis rubellus)
• Spotfin Shiner (Cyprinella spiloptera)
• Blacknose Shiner (Notropis heterolepis)

✔️ Darters (North America)

• Rainbow Darter (Etheostoma caeruleum)
• Greenside Darter (Etheostoma blennioides)
• Orangethroat Darter (Etheostoma spectabile)
• Fantail Darter (Etheostoma flabellare)
• Swamp Darter (Etheostoma fusiforme)

✔️ Chubs (Colorful North American Species)

• Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus)
• Bluehead Chub (Nocomis leptocephalus)
• River Chub (Nocomis micropogon)
• Lake Chub (Couesius plumbeus)
• Tennessee Shiner (Notropis leuciodus)

✔️ Juvenile & Pygmy Sunfish

• Everglades Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma evergladei)
• Okefenokee Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma okefenokee)
• Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus)
• Dollar Sunfish (Lepomis marginatus)
• Blue Spotted Sunfish (Enneacanthus gloriosus)

✔️ Saltwater Micros (Including Tropical Species)

• Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus)
• Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus)
• Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis)
• Clown Goby (Microgobius gulosus)
• Frillfin Goby (Bathygobius soporator)

🌊 Perfect Fit for Tenkara & Telescopic Rods

These leaders are designed to match up perfectly with:
✔️ Tenkara rods – for traditional fixed-line fly fishing.
✔️ Telescopic micro rods – for bait fishing or fly presentation.

If you’re fishing with pop bugs for bluegill, or drifting tiny flies and bait to micro species, this leader gives you the precision you need.

📦 What’s in the Pack

• Two 9-foot tapered leaders
• Ready to fish straight from the pack
• Ships from Rexburg, Idaho
• International shipping: 21-28 days

✅ Order Your 4x Tapered Leaders Today

Don’t let a poor presentation cost you the fish of a lifetime — upgrade to tapered leaders made for micro fishing and see the difference in every cast.

✅ Add to cart and get ready for your next micro adventure.