The Original BlueSky Hand-woven Furled Leader • We are the Worldwide Leader in Furled Leaders

See Leader Selection Guide below to help you find the right leaders.

All these leaders are woven with mist green nylon
Leader Name
For Line Weights
Length
Description/Application
UltraLight
0 to 3 wt.
5 ft. 9 in. (1.8 m) plus added tippet, creating an 8 to 12 ft. leader.
Our exclusive ultra-fine leader for very light rod/reel combinations. Trout and panfish.   $11.95
Light
3 to 5 wt.
5 ft. 9 in. (1.8 m) plus added tippet, creating an 8 to 12 ft. leader.
Our original furled leader. Best for light rod/reel combinations. Trout and panfish. $11.95
StillWater Light
3 to 5 wt.
8 ft. 4 in. (2.4 m) plus added tippet, creating a 12 to 20 ft. leader.
Longer leader for situations requiring long, delicate casts. Trout, bass and panfish. $12.95

Woven with clear nylon
Leader Name
For Line Weights
Length
Description/Application
Medium
6 to 8 wt.
5 ft. 9 in. (1.8 m) plus added tippet, creating an 8 to 12 ft. leader.
Best for medium weight rod/reel combinations. Trout, bass and saltwater. $11.95

StillWater Medium
6 to 8 wt.
8 ft. 4 in. (2.4 m) plus added tippet, creating a 12 to 20 ft. leader.
Longer leader for situations requiring long, delicate casts. Trout, bass and saltwater. $12.95

Woven with light camo nylon
Heavy
7 wt. and up
5 ft. 9 in. (1.8 m) plus added tippet, creating an 8 to 12 ft. leader.
Excellent for wind resistant bass bugs, big streamers. A proven saltwater fly leader. $11.95

Woven with light camo nylon, titanium bite tip, snap
Titanium Tippet, for all toothy fish
7 wt. and up
7 ft. including 10 inch Super Tough Titanium bite tip.
BlueSky-Ti. The ultimate leader for pike, musky and a proven saltwater leader for barracuda and other toothy fish. $14.95

Woven with mist gray nylon, clear extender
Spey Rod
7 wt. and up
9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) including 20 lb. test extender.
Long leader excellent for Spey rod fishing. Provides unequaled turnover and shock absorbency for big salmon and trout. $13.95

Woven with clear nylon, clear fluorocarbon tippet
SixPlus for Saltwater
6 to 13 wt.
9 ft. (2.7 m) including fluorocarbon extender/tippet
For the demanding needs of saltwater anglers. Unparalleled turnover, presentation, durability and shock absorbency.

Choose 10, 12, 15, or 20 lb. fluorocarbon extender/tippet. $13.95

Choose Tippet

See BlueSky-Ti Titanium (above) for Barracuda and other toothy fish.

Woven with light camo nylon, clear 20# nylon extender/tippet
Expedition
7 to 13 wt.
6 ft. 9 in. (3 m) including 20# nylon extender/tippet
Our newest leader for the most demanding needs* of fresh and saltwater anglers. For big flies and big fish. Exceptional turnover, presentation, durability and shock absorbency. Also for spey and two handed rods. Woven with 20# nylon extender/tippet attached. $13.95

Special Offer - 10% Off

Special Offer
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Get one each of these six leaders for a 10% discount. A leader for all line weights and nearly every fishing situation. Includes 1 each:

  1. UltraLight (For 0-3 wt.) Length: 5 ft. 9 in.
  2. Light (For 3-5 wt.) Length: 5 ft. 9 in.
  3. Medium (For 6-8 wt.) Length: 5 ft. 9 in.
  4. Heavy (For 7 wt & up) Length: 5 ft. 9 in.
  5. StillWater Light (For 3-5 wt.) Length: 8 ft. 4 in.
  6. Stillwater Medium (For 6-8 wt.) Length: 8 ft. 4 in.

$65.95

More ... Here is a nice selection of tools and accessories that we recommend.

Climax Fluorocarbon Invisible Tippet for anglers who demand the maximum stealth and abrasion resistance. 30 meter spools. Choose size.$10.95

Choose Size

Climax Trout Tippet for superior strength and economy. 30 meter spools. Available only in 3-packs. $11.95.

Choose Sizes

Slip-on Leader Loops. Braided. Attach with heat-shrink collar or whip finish. Clear. Package of 4. $7.95

For 2-7 Wt. lines, 30 lb. test (13.6 kg

For 8-15 Wt. lines, 50 lb. test (22.6 kg)

Choose Size

Tie-Fast Knot Tier - This is our favorite tool for tying the indispensable nail knot. Clever design keeps turns from slipping as user winds knot. Its size and ease of handling make it ideal for tying monofilament to fly line, and for maintaining your furled leader tips. Color: non-reflective black. Instructions included. $6.95

Mesh Leader Wallet - This mesh wallet has seven interior pockets for storing a bunch of leaders. Features very rugged mesh fabric throughout that will dry fast no matter how good of a dunking one can give it. It is about 25% smaller than most wallets due to its crescent shape. Nylon zipper closure. Measures 4-1/2"W 4-1/2"H X 1/2" empty. $10.95.

Lanyard. Unique push button adjustment system. Padded foam neck roll for comfort. Holds up to six spools or tools. Quick release snaps for easy changes. $19.95

Coil Keeper Fly Line Manager - Indispensable for keeping fly line coils from floating away when fishing on rivers and from getting tangled when fishing from a boat, dock or in the surf.

The coil keeper is worn around the waist on a belt. To use, simply gather every other strip into the Keeper. When you cast, the line flows freely from the Keeper - faster than if it were laying on the water or on the dock or boat. Directions included. $29.95

A. Line Clipper with Eye Cleaner Needle. The most useful of all fly fishing tools. Snips line and tippet cleanly and cleans out clogged fly eyes. Stainless steel. $8.95

B. Combo Line Clipper Tool. Includes clipper, eye cleaner, nail knot tier and hook sharpener - all in one handy tool (see inset photo). Stainless steel. $14.95

Aquel Dry Fly Floatant. Our favorite floatant. Recommended by experts. Also use it to keep BlueSky leaders floating high. Long lasting. $4.95

Floatant Holder. Place your Aquel floatant into this handy holder and attach to vest. Order the Aquel floatant (above) separately. $3.95

Digital Thermometer. Designed as a cooking thermometer, this waterproof thermometer is perfect for measuring water temperature.

Just turn it on and hold in the water. In a couple seconds you have the exact water temperature. Length 6-1/2".

Auto On/Off. Measures in either F or C degrees. Battery installed.

$16.95

Infrared Thermometer. For the high tech angler. This William Joseph thermometer instantly reads water temperature without getting it wet!

No need to touch the water. Simply turn it on and point it at the water. Only 3" long.

Includes lanyard to keep it secure.

Battery installed. Measures in either F or C degrees.

$37.95

Lightning Strike Indicators. This is the most ingenious design we have found. Includes six indicators and rubber band strips. Ideal for creating a 90 degree nymphing angle.

Adjustable. Instructions included. Super bright orange or yellow. Use 3/8" size for light tippets and 1/2" size for larger applications. Yellow is ideal for overcast days. $5.95.

See this link for tips on using these strike indicators.

Choose Size and Color

Poly Vee Strike Indicators easily attach to your tippet without knots. Package of 3 in bright yellow or orange in either small or large size. No sticky paper or gooey putty. Easily trimmed to desired sizes. Choose size and color. Package of 3 in same size and color. $3.50

Choose Size and Color

Flip Focal . Makes tying on small flies a snap. Plastic clip attaches to your hat brim and pivots to adjust to your correct distance, and also pivots out of the way when not is use.. 2.25x magnification. $19.95

Tippet Spool Retainer. Easy to load and unload, this tippet retainer holds up to 7 spools. Large spring hook attaches to D-ring on your vest while smaller hook is ideal for attaching other tools. $5.95

BlueSky Furled Leader Hat. Be the only kid on your block to sport the authentic BlueSky hat. Low profile, one size fits most. Belt-style adjuster in rear. $15.95

Choose hat color

Ketchum Release. For the catch and release angler, this well designed tool safely releases the fly. Slip the top onto your tipper and slide to the hook to release. Simple instructions included. Length 6". $19.95

Retractable Scissors with Measure. For cutting tippets and for trimming flies and yarn indicators. Shown above closed, and extended for use. Also features a 20" tape measure which retracts into handle. $12.95

Dr. Slick Mitten Scissors Clamp. This tool does it all. Quality stainless steel. Length 5-1/2". We would not be without it. $19.95

Retractable Reel. Handy for holding a variety of tools on your vest or shirt. Attaches with strong slip-on spring clip. $3.95

Spooled Lead. Spool contains 3 feet of continuous lead ribbon. Easily twists on or off you tijpet. Can be rimped with pliers to a tight fit. $4.95
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Nymph Shot Selection. Rotating wheel dispenser holds six sizes (4,5,6,7,8, & 9) of tiny split shot ideal for nymphing with small flies. $6.95

Hook Sharpener. Keep your hooks sharpened. Easy to use diamond sharpener with unique groove in shaft. Includes cap with pocket clip. Small and compact. Length 4". $6.95

Tiemco Ceramic Hook Hone. Keep your hooks sharpened. Finest quality. Also useful for sharpening small knife blades. Long lasting. Length 2". $12.95

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Trout species: all streams, rivers and lakes. Depending on your rod/line weight, use:

Steelhead and salmon:

  • Medium leader for 6-8 wt.
  • Heavy leader for 7 wt. and up
  • Spey leader for 6-8 wt. for spey rods
  • Expedition leader - 7 wt. and up*

Panfish: sunfish, bluegill, bream, crappie, perch and others:

Bass: largemouth, smallmouth and striped:

Toothy fish such as musky, pike, barracuda, yahoo, bluefish and others:

Saltwater species: bonefish, snook, sea trout, crevalle jack, redfish, cobia, permit, tripletail, tarpon, and more:

  • BlueSky SixPlus Saltwater leader for 6-13 wt. New 9 ft. leader includes 3 feet of Fluorocarbon Tippet for powerful casts in the wind, and durability.
  • Medium leader for 6-8 wt.
  • Heavy leader for 7 wt. and up
  • Expedition leader - 7 wt. and up*
Leader Selection Guide
Find the perfect leaders for your fishing here:
* The Expedition Leader is the strongest, most durable furled ever made. It is an "industrial strength" leader made for big flies and big fish. Use around docks and piers in fresh and saltwater, and anytime conditions require a tough, durable leader. Tested extensively in Kamchatka, Arctic and Alaska.