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
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
Some of the knots that are best to tie when tying tippet to fly line are the surgeon knot, the Orvis tippet knot, and the nail knot All three of these knots have great hold and are simple, yet effective enough to keep your tippet and line together. What is the best knot to tie … Read more