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Size 16 (dry fly hook)

The leader we would recommend for general purpose use with a fly this size is a 9 foot leader with a 5X tippet.

If you were to purchase a "store bought" leader, you would ask for, " . . . Nine foot, five X".

If you were to tie this leader yourself, or when you need to repair or replace any sections, the component parts would consist of:

Other leaders that will work would be 12' tapered to 5X; which if you tied yourself would consist of the following: