The medium-stiff construction with a heavy butt section allows the Scientific Anglers Absolute Saltwater Tapered Leader to deliver consistent casts and exceptional abrasion resistance. Built with a proprietary copolymer blend that reduces water absorption, this fly-fishing leader boasts the suppleness it need to maintain excellent knot strength up to 29% higher than previous materials used by Scientific Anglers. The Scientific Anglers Absolute Saltwater Tapered Leader comes in a paper-based packaging that's 100% recyclable. Proprietary copolymer blend allows exceptional knot strength Heavy butt section for consistent casts Medium-stiff design provides abrasion resistance Environmentally friendly paper-based recyclable packaging