IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (Sept. 1, 2015)
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]IO Products offers anglers a stronger leader and tippet material with its new Powerflex Plus collection. An increase in strength that still maintains suppleness will ensure anglers get the best performance for each fishing scenario.
The Powerflex Plus Leaders and Tippet uses VHT Nylon Technology with a new technical modification of the nylon copolymer formulation. This new material results in a 20 percent increase in tensile strength over regular leaders without sacrificing flexibility, diameter, nor knot strength. For example, 5x (0.006in/0.152mm) Powerflex Plus has a tensile strength of six pounds, which is more than 20 percent stronger than the usual 4.5 to 5 pound strength of most other 5x materials.
Leaders using this material are built with a high-performance taper and come in a UV and water resistant package with two leaders to a pack. They range from 7.5-feet, 9-feet to 12-feet in length and from 0x (18lb) to 7x (2.75lb).The Powerflex Plus Tippet comes in 50 yard spools and range in size from 0x to 7x. Both the Leaders and the Tippet will retail for $9.95 and can be found at your local RIO dealer starting October 1.
More details of this new family of leaders and tippet material can be found by watching the following short video . . .
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About RIO Products
RIO is a pioneer in developing fly lines, leaders and tippet material to enhance fly fishing experiences across the globe. Offering premium fly lines for both freshwater and saltwater fishing applications, RIO consistently utilizes field experience and scientific testing to create the best products on the market for anglers. Founded 20 years ago in the mountains of Idaho, RIO continues to develop innovative products, design revolutionary tapers and refine performance-driven fly line technologies. For more information about RIO Products click here . . .
