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Maxima Ultra Green Leader Spool
Maxima Ultra Green Leader Spool
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For much of Pacific Northwest steelhead fishing, 10- and 12-pound test are the everyday go-to sizes. Step up to 15–20 lb. for larger fish, heavier flies, and tougher conditions; Alaska and British Columbia anglers often choose the heavier sizes for big steelhead and Chinook.
PNW workhorse leader material: Stealthy green, great knots, tough in rocks and wood. For many lodges, including Speywater Lodge, Maxima Ultragreen is the tippet material of choice.
Todd Harris - Guide Pick: "10lb Ultra green Maxima. Still the best."
Specs
| Pound Test | Diameter Inch | Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | .009" | 27 |
| 8 | .010" | 27 |
| 10 | .012" | 27 |
| 12 | .013" | 27 |
| 15 | .015" | 27 |
| 20 | .017" | 27 |
| 25 | .020" | 27 |
| 30 | .022" | 17 |
PNW workhorse tippet material: tough, dependable, and made for steelhead and salmon.
Maxima Ultragreen is the preferred tippet material of steelhead and salmon anglers everywhere. Its tough finish, reliable knot strength, low memory, and abrasion resistance make it a natural choice for fishing off a PolyLeader, VersiLeader, or sink tip.
Simply cut the length you need, tie your preferred loop in one end, and make a loop-to-loop connection to your leader or tip. Tie on your fly, make the swing, and start fishing.
Why Anglers & Guides Trust Ultragreen
- Excellent knot strength
- Tough, abrasion-resistant finish for rocks, wood, and hard-fighting fish
- Low memory for clean, dependable presentation
- Supple mono that works well as straight tippet off tips and leaders
- Classic moss-green color
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OVERVIEW
The do-it-all camo-green leader provides great knots, abrasion resistance, and low memory for dependable turnover. From trout to winter steelhead, it just works.
Build precise leaders or stout swing setups. Grab the sizes you need and fish with confidence.
Maxima has been the standard for many steelhead guides for years and nothing has changed. Maxima Ultragreen is the most popular tippet material for Steelhead anglers, because of its outstanding durability.
Features
- Exceptionally strong by test
- Superior Knot Strength
- All species and water conditions
- Extremely tough finish
Maxima Ultragreen has been the "go-to" line of serious anglers around the world for decades. Its trademark strength is a hallmark attribute. From big game to small stream trout, Maxima Ultragreen features outstanding abrasion resistance and unchallenged tensile strength that holds up to punishing runs of all sizes of fish. Maxima Ultragreen's moss green color is nearly invisible to fish, making it an ideal leader material as well.
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