Name	Balzer Colonel Fliegenvorfach - 2,75m Vorfach zum Fliegenfischen
EAN	4005652146102
MPN	107637
Brand	Balzer
Leader Length	275cm
Quantity	1pieces
X rating	5x
Tip diameter	0.15 mm
Loop-end diameter	0.5 mm

Balzer Colonel Fliegenvorfach: supple leaders for trout fly fishing

The Balzer Colonel Fliegenvorfach is a soft, supple fly leader for trout fishing. Its knotless taper reduces the diameter from the loop end to the tip without joining separate sections with knots. Every variant is 2.75 m long, giving you the same leader length whichever tip diameter you choose.

Knotless taper and wet knot strength

The supple construction makes the leader easy to handle. The supplier states very good wet knot strength, a relevant property for the knots you tie when fishing. This is a qualitative claim, not a stated breaking strain in kilograms.

Choose by tip and loop-end diameter

The range runs from 0x to 7x. The 0x variant has the thickest tip at 0.28 mm, while 7x has the finest at 0.10 mm. Intermediate variants offer the diameters listed below. Compare both ends when matching the leader to your setup, since the loop-end diameter also varies. Length and construction remain the same throughout the range.

Rating	Tip diameter	Diameter at loop end
0x	0.28 mm	0.64 mm
1x	0.25 mm	0.58 mm
2x	0.23 mm	0.56 mm
3x	0.20 mm	0.53 mm
4x	0.18 mm	0.53 mm
5x	0.15 mm	0.50 mm
6x	0.13 mm	0.43 mm
7x	0.10 mm	0.43 mm

Supplied quantity

You receive one 2.75 m leader in the selected variant, not a set of all eight ratings.

Frequently asked

How do the variants differ?

They differ in rating, tip diameter and loop-end diameter, not length. The 0x version has a 0.28 mm tip and 0.64 mm loop end, while 7x has a 0.10 mm tip and 0.43 mm loop end. Use the diameter table to choose the dimensions for your setup. No breaking strain is specified.

Is the taper made by joining sections with knots?

No, the leader is knotlessly tapered, so there are no joining knots between separate sections along the taper. It is soft and supple, and the supplier states very good wet knot strength for the knots you tie in use. This does not mean the entire fishing setup needs no knots.

What do I receive, and what fishing is it intended for?

You receive one 2.75 m leader in your chosen rating for fishing with a fly, with trout fishing explicitly named by the supplier. The pack does not contain the whole rating range, so select the tip and loop-end diameters you need before ordering.