The Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Leader is built to handle the power, precision, and performance demands of fly fishing for bass. Designed with an aggressive taper, this freshwater leader turns over large, air-resistant flies such as poppers, streamers, and big dries with ease—delivering accurate presentations even in windy conditions. Its heavy butt section pairs perfectly with modern, heavier fly lines to maximize turnover and control, ensuring your flies land exactly where they need to be.
Constructed from abrasion-resistant nylon, the Mastery Bass Leader offers superior durability when casting around structure or vegetation, while maintaining the right blend of suppleness and strength for consistent performance. Whether you’re targeting smallmouths in rivers or largemouths in lakes, this leader provides the reliability and value serious anglers expect from Scientific Anglers.
S/A MASTERY BASS LEADER | |||
Size | Tippet Diameter | Butt Diameter | Break Strength |
8lb | 0.011"/0.28mm | 0.030"/0.76mm | 8.0lb |
10lb | 0.013"/0.33mm | 0.030"/0.76mm | 10.0lb |
12lb | 0.015"/0.38mm | 0.030"/0.76mm | 12.0lb |
16lb | 0.017"/0.43mm | 0.030"/0.76mm | 16.0lb |
20lb | 0.019"/0.48mm | 0.033"/0.85mm | 20.0lb |