{"product_id":"bas-de-ligne-nylon-12ft","title":"12ft nylon leader — 0X to 7X with loop","description":"\u003c!-- ===== NYLON 12FT LEADER ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAxon 12ft Tapered Leader\u003c\/b\u003e is the dry fly angler's tool of choice for working at a distance. Its extra length allows for a natural and discreet presentation, keeping the fly line further from wary fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its integrated welded loop, it connects in seconds to any looped fly line. Available from \u003cstrong\u003e0X to 7X\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover all situations — from large dry flies to the finest nymphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCORDION 1 — open by default --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-accordion is-open\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 110, 59);\"\u003eWhy 12 feet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,4 6,8 10,4\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore natural presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e The extra length absorbs residual fly line ripple, resulting in a longer, more convincing drag-free drift — particularly effective on educated trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncreased safety distance:\u003c\/b\u003e The tip of the fly line stays further from the fish. In clear water or shallow pools, this extra distance often makes all the difference between a refusal and a strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for dry fly and nymph fishing:\u003c\/b\u003e For dry fly fishing, it allows the fly to drift freely for longer. For nymphing, it facilitates mending and drift control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated welded loop:\u003c\/b\u003e Quick and solid connection to all Axon fly lines with welded loops. No knots to tie — leader changes in less than 10 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCORDION 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 110, 59);\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,4 6,8 10,4\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 feet (3.65 m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Tapered monofilament nylon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnection:\u003c\/b\u003e Welded loop at the butt end — compatible with all looped fly lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable diameters:\u003c\/b\u003e 0X · 1X · 2X · 3X · 4X · 5X · 6X · 7X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength (lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e0X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge streamers, pike, saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoluminous flies, salmon, bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e2X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalmon, large trout, streamers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e3X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersatile — trout, medium dry flies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e4X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard dry fly, nymph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e5X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall dry flies, fine nymph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e6X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear water, tiny flies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e7X\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult conditions, ultra-wary trout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCORDION 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 110, 59);\"\u003eUsage tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,4 6,8 10,4\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich diameter to choose?\u003c\/b\u003e As a general rule, choose a diameter approximately equal to the fly size divided by 3. Fly #12 → 4X. Fly #18 → 6X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtend with tippet:\u003c\/b\u003e When the leader tip shortens from changing flies, add 24 to 36 inches of Axon tippet of the same diameter — your leader will regain its full length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended lines:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with all Axon welded loop lines — Perception, Windcutter, Velocity SW, Impulse, Outbound Short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrout (all species):\u003c\/b\u003e The 12ft length is particularly effective in clear, calm waters — lakes, ponds, large river stretches where trout inspect the fly for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtlantic Salmon and Ouananiche:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1X or 2X, this leader offers the finesse needed to trigger strikes from salmon that have already seen many flies pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrook Trout:\u003c\/b\u003e In 4X to 6X — the species that most rewards careful presentation. The 12ft makes the difference in deep pools and clear waters of Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Axon Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"0X","offer_id":53106576458022,"sku":"041202","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1X","offer_id":53106576490790,"sku":"041210","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2X","offer_id":53106576523558,"sku":"041203","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3X","offer_id":53106576556326,"sku":"041204","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4x","offer_id":53106576589094,"sku":"041290","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5X","offer_id":53106576621862,"sku":"041211","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6X","offer_id":53106576654630,"sku":"041212","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7X","offer_id":53106576687398,"sku":"041311","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9376\/3622\/files\/bas-de-ligne-fluorocarbone-boucles-preformees-peche-mouche.png?v=1780309158","url":"https:\/\/axonflyfishing.com\/en\/products\/bas-de-ligne-nylon-12ft","provider":"Axon Fly Fishing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}