Murray's Big Game Leaders 9 foot
Murray's Big Game Leaders 9 foot
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Murray’s Big Game Tapered Leaders | Heavy-Duty Fly Fishing Leaders
Stop struggling with "piled-up" casts. When you’re punching oversized streamers, wind-resistant deer hair bugs, or heavy saltwater patterns into a stiff breeze, your leader is the most critical link in the chain.
Murray’s Big Game Leaders are precision-engineered with an extra-stiff, large-diameter butt section. This design maximizes energy transfer from your fly line to the fly, ensuring a crisp turnover and pinpoint accuracy—even with the bulkiest articulated patterns.
Built for the Fight
Constructed from premium, abrasion-resistant monofilament, these leaders are built for more than just the cast. They are designed for the "hand-to-hand combat" of fly fishing. Whether you're pulling a 10lb Largemouth out of thick timber or chasing hard-running Steelhead in heavy current, our leaders offer the knot strength and durability you can bank on.
Key Technical Features
Superior Turnover: Stiff butt section eliminates "hinging" and handles heavy flies with ease.
Wind-Cutting Taper: Optimized geometry to help your fly track straight in harsh conditions.
Maximum Abrasion Resistance: Stands up to jagged rocks, sunken timber, and oyster shells.
High Knot Integrity: Maintains strength at the tie-in point during aggressive strikes and long runs. Easily adapted to Steel Tippet by cutting off the existing tippet material.
Versatile Application: The go-to choice for Big Water, Great Lakes, and Inshore Saltwater.
Target Species & Techniques
Freshwater: Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass (topwater bugs), Pike, Musky, and Salmon/Steelhead.
Saltwater: Striped Bass, Redfish, Snook, and Bluefish.
Fly Styles: Large streamers, articulated patterns, poppers, and weighted saltwater flies.
Specifications & Sizing
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping Information
We ship orders Tuesday through Saturday. Orders placed before 12:00 PM EST are typically processed the same day. Orders placed after 11:00 AM EST or on weekends will be processed the next business day (our USPS closes at 11:30.
Shipping Options
- Standard Shipping (USPS / UPS Ground): 3–7 business days
- Expedited Shipping (UPS 2-Day): 2 business days
- Overnight Shipping (UPS Next Day Air): 1 business day
Shipping times are estimates and may vary during peak seasons or due to carrier delays.
Free Custom Rigging & Spooling
When you purchase a fly rod outfit from Murray's Fly Shop, we are happy to professionally spool your reel with line and backing at no extra charge before shipping. To take advantage of this service, please email us your order number after checkout and specify your preferred retrieve (left-hand or right-hand wind) and reel color preference.
Return Policy
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not happy with your order for any reason, we are here to help.
Returns
- Items may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange.
- Items must be in original, unused condition with all original packaging and tags attached.
- Custom-spooled reels and fly lines that have been used on the water are not eligible for return.
- Sale and clearance items are final sale and cannot be returned.
How to Return an Item
- Email us at [info@murraysflyshop.com] with your order number, valid phone number and reason for return.
- We will provide a return authorization and shipping instructions.
- Pack the item securely and ship it back to us. We recommend using a trackable shipping method.
- Once we receive and inspect the return, we will process your refund or exchange within 5–7 business days.
Damaged or Incorrect Items
If you received a damaged or incorrect item, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will make it right at no cost to you.
Warranty Claims
Many of the products we carry — including Orvis, Scott, Winston, and St. Croix fly rods — come with manufacturer warranties. If you need to make a warranty claim, please contact us and we will help guide you through the process with the manufacturer. Please follow all instructions included with your rod, reel, waders regarding registration requirements. (Almost all Fly Rod Manufacturers require registration for your warranty to be valid.)
Contact Us
Questions about your order, shipping, or a return? We're happy to help.
- Email: info@murraysflyshop.com
- Phone: 540-984-4212
- Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9-4 | Saturday 9-3 | Sunday Closed - All times are Eastern Time Zone
