fly fishing leader

How Strong Is A Double Surgeon’s Loop Knot?

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Double Surgeon knot – broke/unraveled in the 6 lb to 11 lb range. Triple Surgeon knot – broke in the 11 lb to 15 lb range. Quadruple Surgeon knot – broke in the 11 lb to 16 lb range. What is the double surgeon’s knot used for? The Double Surgeon’s Knot, also known as the … Read more

What Pound Test Is 3X Tippet?

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What does 3X leader mean? Manufacturers use a simple rating system, denoted by the ‘X’, that describes the breaking strength and diameter of the fly fishing leader and tippet material The typical scale that these run on are a range from 03X down to 8X, with 03X being the thickest and strongest and 8X being … Read more