What is a tippet spool ? “Tippet material,” also often referred to simply as “tippet,” comes on spools, and it’s the stuff we use to build leaders from scratch, or to repair or adjust the one we’re using at the moment Tippet material is measured in Xs, as in 3X, 4X, 5X, etc, or in … Read more
How do you straighten a tippet with a leader? All you have to do is pull it between your hands and stretch it Stretch it, grab another piece, stretch it, grab another piece, stretch it. Obviously you get close to the tippet you get a little bit more gentle and you stretch it all the … Read more
Do you tie tippet to tapered leader ? Yes, tippet is an essential component that needs to be included when tying fishing flies onto the tapered leader attached to the main fly line. Can you use a nail knot for the tippet? Today, it is easier to use a small straw. The nail knot is … Read more
The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends facing in opposite directions. Do you tie a fly directly to … Read more
What is the best knot to tie leader to fly line? The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends … Read more
The clinch knot is a great knot to use for fly sizes 12 and smaller when using tippet in the 4-7x range It is also an effective knot to use when tying a nymph to a dry fly in order to set up a dry-dropper rig. How good is a clinch knot for fishing? The … Read more
What is the strongest loop knot ? The palomar knot is the strongest fishing knot in many situations. This knot only has 3 steps making it extremely powerful and very basic. Since there are not many twist and kinks in this knot it makes it extremely tough to break. It can be used on Braided … Read more
The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends facing in opposite directions. Do you add tippet to a new … Read more
How strong is the perfection loop ? The Perfection Loop is around a 40% line strength knot , which is ideal for tasks like bait application. The Perfection Loop is one of the best knots, especially when you require a small circle at the end of your fishing or fly line . What is the … Read more
Sometimes the worst things become the most popular. The industry standard for attaching a leader to a fly line is the loop to loop connection It’s supposed to be easy. What is the best knot to tie leader to fly line? The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all … Read more