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    Tippet

    Tippet is the last part of line that you tie in the leader, and attach your fly with. Tippet is made from Nylon and Fluorocarbon.

    Fluorocarbon has a similar refractive index as water, which makes it nearly invisible underwater; a distinct advantage if the fish are leader shy. It is easier to untangle because it is slightly stiffer than nylon.

    Nylon is a little more visible underwater, has good knot strength, floats well, and a great choice if the clarity of water is a little off or fishing dry flies.

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    Rio Powerflex Tippet
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-TRIO |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    $5.50/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-TRIO |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    Description High tech, high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength and PTFE coating for abrasion resistance. That said, this is our favorite, hands down!
    High tech, high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength and PTFE coating for abrasion resistance. That said, this is our favorite, hands down!
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    6x (3.4lb) (20 Available)
    5x (5lb) (16 Available)
    4x (6.4 lb) (10 Available)
    3x (8.2 lb) (12 Available)
    2x (10 lb) (18 Available)
    1x (13 lb) (19 Available)
    0x (15 lb) (9 Available)
    Rio Fluoroflex Strong Tippet
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RFST |Shipping Weight: 0.30 ounces
    $17.97/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RFST |Shipping Weight: 0.30 ounces
    Description RIO’s newest tippet material is an ultra-strong, 100% fluorocarbon with exceptionally high tensile strength. The material is very easy to tie knots in, with high knot strength and a smooth finish that ensures knots seat easily and tightly. The high break strength to diameter ratio makes this a fantastic fluorocarbon for the trout fly fisher. 

    RIO is proud to introduce “half sizes” of core trout diameters, giving anglers an extra choice when faced with the decision to choose between, say 4X and 5X. Our new 6.5X, 5.5X and 4.5X sizes will make those decisions easier. Each spool has 30 yards of top quality fluororcarbon tippet.
    • Made from 100% fluorocarbon
    • High tensile strength
    • Easy to tie
    • Ideal for: Dry flies, soft hackles, nymphs
    Line Size Test Diameter
    7x 2.6 lb .004 inch
    6.5x 3.1 lb .0045 inch
    6x 3.8 lb .005 inch
    5.5x 4.5 lb .0055 inch
    5x 5.2 lb .006 inch
    4.5x 6.1 lb .0065 inch
    4x 7.3 lb .007 inch
    3x 8.8 lb .008 inch
    2x 11.2 lb .009 inch
    1x 13.3 lb .010 inch
    0x 15.5 lb .011 inch

    RIO’s newest tippet material is an ultra-strong, 100% fluorocarbon with exceptionally high tensile strength. The material is very easy to tie knots in, with high knot strength and a smooth finish that ensures knots seat easily and tightly. The high break strength to diameter ratio makes this a fantastic fluorocarbon for the trout fly fisher. 

    RIO is proud to introduce “half sizes” of core trout diameters, giving anglers an extra choice when faced with the decision to choose between, say 4X and 5X. Our new 6.5X, 5.5X and 4.5X sizes will make those decisions easier. Each spool has 30 yards of top quality fluororcarbon tippet.
    • Made from 100% fluorocarbon
    • High tensile strength
    • Easy to tie
    • Ideal for: Dry flies, soft hackles, nymphs
    Line Size Test Diameter
    7x 2.6 lb .004 inch
    6.5x 3.1 lb .0045 inch
    6x 3.8 lb .005 inch
    5.5x 4.5 lb .0055 inch
    5x 5.2 lb .006 inch
    4.5x 6.1 lb .0065 inch
    4x 7.3 lb .007 inch
    3x 8.8 lb .008 inch
    2x 11.2 lb .009 inch
    1x 13.3 lb .010 inch
    0x 15.5 lb .011 inch

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    7x (16 Available)
    6.5x (34 Available)
    6x (23 Available)
    5.5x (35 Available)
    5x (9 Available)
    4.5x (33 Available)
    4x (27 Available)
    3x (24 Available)
    2x (16 Available)
    1x (12 Available)
    0x (16 Available)
    Rio Tippet Rings
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RTR |Shipping Weight: 0.10 ounces
    $9.99/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RTR |Shipping Weight: 0.10 ounces
    Description Tippet Rings are small, very strong and lightweight, and make rigging and tippet replacement fast and easy. A leader with a tippet ring turns over perfectly, and they are light enough to use when fishing dry flies. Just tie the tippet ring to a leader with a clinch or improved clinch knot, and then add the required tippet in the same way. Tapered leaders last longer with a tippet ring as the leader will not be shortened every time the angler replaces the tippet.

    Tippet rings also make it extremely easy to add droppers, and are an excellent choice for European Style Nymphing and for Indicator nymph fishing.

    This package includes 10 Tippet Rings, threaded onto a snap swivel.  It is easy to drop those rings once they are not threaded on the swivel, so thread the first ring onto your leader while the ring is on the swivel, tie a clinch or improved clinch knot, then remove the ring from the swivel.  (This will save you from dropping and losing rings)

    Available in 2 sizes:
    • Trout 2mm 25 lb test
    • Steelhead 3mm 45 lb test
    Tippet Rings are small, very strong and lightweight, and make rigging and tippet replacement fast and easy. A leader with a tippet ring turns over perfectly, and they are light enough to use when fishing dry flies. Just tie the tippet ring to a leader with a clinch or improved clinch knot, and then add the required tippet in the same way. Tapered leaders last longer with a tippet ring as the leader will not be shortened every time the angler replaces the tippet.

    Tippet rings also make it extremely easy to add droppers, and are an excellent choice for European Style Nymphing and for Indicator nymph fishing.

    This package includes 10 Tippet Rings, threaded onto a snap swivel.  It is easy to drop those rings once they are not threaded on the swivel, so thread the first ring onto your leader while the ring is on the swivel, tie a clinch or improved clinch knot, then remove the ring from the swivel.  (This will save you from dropping and losing rings)

    Available in 2 sizes:
    • Trout 2mm 25 lb test
    • Steelhead 3mm 45 lb test
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    3 mm Steelhead Ring (45 lb test) (11 Available)
    2 mm Trout Ring (25 lb test) (8 Available)
    Kiff Leader Looper
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-KLL |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    $4.99/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-KLL |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    Description
    Why every fly fishing tool kit needs a Leader Looper:
    • Slides easily onto the reel seat, providing a very handy T-piece pivot point to loop your leader around.
    • Keeps your leader fly-line connection outside the rod guides, away from the reel to reduce frustration and rod tip breaks.
    • Prevents common problems/annoyances like losing your leader in your reel spool…or kinking your leader by wrapping it around the reel seat.
    • Made of super tough silicone.
    • Installs in seconds.
    • Available in multiple colors to suite your style!
    Why every fly fishing tool kit needs a Leader Looper:
    • Slides easily onto the reel seat, providing a very handy T-piece pivot point to loop your leader around.
    • Keeps your leader fly-line connection outside the rod guides, away from the reel to reduce frustration and rod tip breaks.
    • Prevents common problems/annoyances like losing your leader in your reel spool…or kinking your leader by wrapping it around the reel seat.
    • Made of super tough silicone.
    • Installs in seconds.
    • Available in multiple colors to suite your style!

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    Black (6 Available)
    Clear (6 Available)
    Green (31 Available)
    Light Blue (28 Available)
    Pink (14 Available)
    Yellow (39 Available)
    Scientific Anglers Tippet Rings
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SATR |Shipping Weight: 0.10 ounces
    $10.99/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SATR |Shipping Weight: 0.10 ounces
    Description
    Tippet rings create a strong connection between your leader and tippet, that don’t require you to cut back your leader every time you need to add additional tippet.

    • Stainless steel rings for rigging leader and tippet
    • Available in 2 sizes: Small (2mm, 17lb test) and Medium (2.5mm, 26lb test)
    • Black Nickel finish
    • 10 to a package
    Tippet rings create a strong connection between your leader and tippet, that don’t require you to cut back your leader every time you need to add additional tippet.

    • Stainless steel rings for rigging leader and tippet
    • Available in 2 sizes: Small (2mm, 17lb test) and Medium (2.5mm, 26lb test)
    • Black Nickel finish
    • 10 to a package
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    2.5 mm 26 Pound Test (11 Available)
    2 mm 17 Pound Test (5 Available)
    Rio Fly Clips
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RFC |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    $4.97/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RFC |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    Description
    RIO’S FLY CLIPS make it quick and easy to change flies, and prevents leader and tippet sections getting too short. Tie the appropriate sized clip on to the end of your leader and either twist or clip on your fly. 
    Rio Fly Clip Size            Fly Size
         Size 1                          12-16
         Size 2                           8-12

    RIO recommends the RIO TWIST CLIPS for larger streamers and Salmon/steelhead patterns, and the RIO Fly Clip for smaller dries, nymphs and soft hackles.
    RIO’S FLY CLIPS make it quick and easy to change flies, and prevents leader and tippet sections getting too short. Tie the appropriate sized clip on to the end of your leader and either twist or clip on your fly. 
    Rio Fly Clip Size            Fly Size
         Size 1                          12-16
         Size 2                           8-12

    RIO recommends the RIO TWIST CLIPS for larger streamers and Salmon/steelhead patterns, and the RIO Fly Clip for smaller dries, nymphs and soft hackles.

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    Size 1 (6 Available)
    Size 2 (11 Available)
    Scientific Anglers Absolute Trout Stealth Tippet
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-STST |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    $6.98/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-STST |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    Description Scientific Anglers Absolute Trout Stealth Tippet is made with proprietary copolymer blends that are designed to drastically reduce water absorption while maintaining an optimal suppleness for high knot strength. This lightly tinted green nylon tippet has a 29% higher wet knot strength compared to our previous material and up to 40% higher wet knot strength when compared to competitors.
    • Lightly tinted for stealth presentation
    • Supple, yet strong
    • Nearly 30% stronger knot strength is better for fish and fly anglers
    Scientific Anglers Absolute Trout Stealth Tippet is made with proprietary copolymer blends that are designed to drastically reduce water absorption while maintaining an optimal suppleness for high knot strength. This lightly tinted green nylon tippet has a 29% higher wet knot strength compared to our previous material and up to 40% higher wet knot strength when compared to competitors.
    • Lightly tinted for stealth presentation
    • Supple, yet strong
    • Nearly 30% stronger knot strength is better for fish and fly anglers
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    3x (11 Available)
    4x (10 Available)
    5x (8 Available)
    6x (8 Available)
    TroutHunter Fluorocarbon Tippet Material
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-THTM |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    $29.95/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-THTM |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    Description

    Quite possibly the best performing Fluorocarbon Tippet available, TroutHunter's fluorocarbon tippet incorporates a unique co-polymer material design with a hard inner core that provides an unusually high tensile strength, while the softer outer core makes it possible to tie the best knots.  The polycarbonate, large arbor spool reduces material memory, and allows easy stacking of multiple spools.

     

    • U.V Protective packaging
    • Waterproof packaging
    • 50 meter spools
    • Designed by fishermen
    • Nearly invisible due to the refractive index being nearly the same as water.
    • Superb knot strength and abrasion resistance
    • Remarkable strength-to-diameter ratio

    Quite possibly the best performing Fluorocarbon Tippet available, TroutHunter's fluorocarbon tippet incorporates a unique co-polymer material design with a hard inner core that provides an unusually high tensile strength, while the softer outer core makes it possible to tie the best knots.  The polycarbonate, large arbor spool reduces material memory, and allows easy stacking of multiple spools.

     

    • U.V Protective packaging
    • Waterproof packaging
    • 50 meter spools
    • Designed by fishermen
    • Nearly invisible due to the refractive index being nearly the same as water.
    • Superb knot strength and abrasion resistance
    • Remarkable strength-to-diameter ratio

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    2X (15 Available)
    3X (12 Available)
    4X (28 Available)
    5X (11 Available)
    6X (8 Available)
    Kiff Leader Straightener
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-KLS |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    $4.95/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-KLS |Shipping Weight: 0.02 ounces
    Description
    Why every fly fishing tool kit needs a Leader Straightener:
    • Super tough.
    • Made of pure silicone which will never heat up no matter how long a line you run through the straightener.
    • Prevents the heat that causes materials like leather and rubber to break down and weaken over time. So KIFF products last longer.
    • Works with all sizes of leader from thick 50 lb. lines to small superfine 8X tippet.
    • Low profile allows easy pocket storage or hang from a zinger for easy access.
    • Keeps straight leader limp to help catch more fish.
    Why every fly fishing tool kit needs a Leader Straightener:
    • Super tough.
    • Made of pure silicone which will never heat up no matter how long a line you run through the straightener.
    • Prevents the heat that causes materials like leather and rubber to break down and weaken over time. So KIFF products last longer.
    • Works with all sizes of leader from thick 50 lb. lines to small superfine 8X tippet.
    • Low profile allows easy pocket storage or hang from a zinger for easy access.
    • Keeps straight leader limp to help catch more fish.


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    Green (19 Available)
    Light Blue (36 Available)
    Loon Rigging Foam - 3 Pack
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-LRF3 |Shipping Weight: 0.50 ounces
    $8.95/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-LRF3 |Shipping Weight: 0.50 ounces
    Description Sturdy, reusable housing for rigs using multiple nymphs, dry dropper set ups, or a single dry on a leader, allowing for pre-rigging and quick changes on the water.

    • Stores rigged flies and tippet
    • Allows for quick fly changes
    • Minimizes waste
    • Identical size to common tippet spools
    Sturdy, reusable housing for rigs using multiple nymphs, dry dropper set ups, or a single dry on a leader, allowing for pre-rigging and quick changes on the water.

    • Stores rigged flies and tippet
    • Allows for quick fly changes
    • Minimizes waste
    • Identical size to common tippet spools

    (5 Available)
    Rio Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RPWT |Shipping Weight: 0.03 ounces
    $19.97/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-RPWT |Shipping Weight: 0.03 ounces
    Description The Rio Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet is a tough, flexible, nylon-coated wire, perfect for sharp-toothed critters like Pike, Muskie, Barracuda and Bluefish. This knotable wire is super supple, allowing you to tie directly to the fly.
    The Rio Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet is a tough, flexible, nylon-coated wire, perfect for sharp-toothed critters like Pike, Muskie, Barracuda and Bluefish. This knotable wire is super supple, allowing you to tie directly to the fly.
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    20 Pound (13 Available)
    30 Pound (10 Available)
    40 Pound (11 Available)
    Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Trout Tippet
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SAFLTT |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    $16.95/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SAFLTT |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    Description
    Absolute fluorocarbon leaders and tippet boast a 15% higher knot strength compared to our previous material and features incredible clarity and abrasion resistance. 100% fluorocarbon for ultimate stealthy presentations. Supple for drag free drifts.

    Details:
    • Length: 30m spools in all sizes
    • Silicone band protects tippet from UV exposure
    • Patented cutter spool design
    • Length: 30M
    • Material: Fluorocarbon
    • Water Type: Freshwater
    • Species: Trout
    • Fishing Type: Dries, Indicators, Nymphs, Streamers, Big Dries, Euro, General, Presentation, Stillwater

    ITEM #SIZEDIAMETERBREAK STRENGTH
    1354507X0.004” / .10 mm2.5 lb / 1,1 KG
    1407136.5X0.0045" / .11 mm3.0 lb / 1,4 KG
    1354676X0.005” / .13 mm3.5 lb / 1,6 KG
    1407205.5X0.0055" / .14 mm4.1 lb / 1,8 KG
    1354745X0.006” / .15 mm4.6 lb / 2,1 KG
    1407374.5X0.0065" / .17 mm5.7 lb / 2,6 KG
    1354814X0.007” / .18 mm6.7 lb / 3,0 KG
    1354983X0.008” / .20 mm8.4 lb / 3,8 KG
    1355042X0.009” / .23 mm9.5 lb / 4,3 KG
    1355111X0.010” / .25 mm11.8 lb / 5,4 KG
    1355280X0.011” / .28 mm13.4 lb / 6,1 KG
    Absolute fluorocarbon leaders and tippet boast a 15% higher knot strength compared to our previous material and features incredible clarity and abrasion resistance. 100% fluorocarbon for ultimate stealthy presentations. Supple for drag free drifts.

    Details:
    • Length: 30m spools in all sizes
    • Silicone band protects tippet from UV exposure
    • Patented cutter spool design
    • Length: 30M
    • Material: Fluorocarbon
    • Water Type: Freshwater
    • Species: Trout
    • Fishing Type: Dries, Indicators, Nymphs, Streamers, Big Dries, Euro, General, Presentation, Stillwater

    ITEM #SIZEDIAMETERBREAK STRENGTH
    1354507X0.004” / .10 mm2.5 lb / 1,1 KG
    1407136.5X0.0045" / .11 mm3.0 lb / 1,4 KG
    1354676X0.005” / .13 mm3.5 lb / 1,6 KG
    1407205.5X0.0055" / .14 mm4.1 lb / 1,8 KG
    1354745X0.006” / .15 mm4.6 lb / 2,1 KG
    1407374.5X0.0065" / .17 mm5.7 lb / 2,6 KG
    1354814X0.007” / .18 mm6.7 lb / 3,0 KG
    1354983X0.008” / .20 mm8.4 lb / 3,8 KG
    1355042X0.009” / .23 mm9.5 lb / 4,3 KG
    1355111X0.010” / .25 mm11.8 lb / 5,4 KG
    1355280X0.011” / .28 mm13.4 lb / 6,1 KG
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    2x (10 Available)
    3x (11 Available)
    4x (6 Available)
    5x (14 Available)
    6x (7 Available)
    Mountain River Horizontal Tippet Carrier
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-MHTC |Shipping Weight: 1.00 ounces
    $13.17/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-MHTC |Shipping Weight: 1.00 ounces
    Description Horizontal Tippet Holder with Fish Print Chamois and foam fly roll.
    • Holds up to 6 tippet spools
    • Includes fly drying chamois clip for attaching a tool
    • Easily attaches to any lanyard or most fishing vests
    • Foam fly roll at top of carrier
    Horizontal Tippet Holder with Fish Print Chamois and foam fly roll.
    • Holds up to 6 tippet spools
    • Includes fly drying chamois clip for attaching a tool
    • Easily attaches to any lanyard or most fishing vests
    • Foam fly roll at top of carrier
    (5 Available)
    Scientific Anglers Micro Swivels
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SAMSW |Shipping Weight: 0.10 ounces
    $9.95/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SAMSW |Shipping Weight: 0.10 ounces
    Description
    PREVENT LINE TWIST

    Micro Swivels will help prevent line twist when throwing streamers and other large flies.
    • Prevents twist with large, air resistant flies like poppers and streamers
    • Available in two sizes: Small (25lb test) and Medium (40lb test)
    • Black finish for wary fish
    • 10 to a package
    PREVENT LINE TWIST

    Micro Swivels will help prevent line twist when throwing streamers and other large flies.
    • Prevents twist with large, air resistant flies like poppers and streamers
    • Available in two sizes: Small (25lb test) and Medium (40lb test)
    • Black finish for wary fish
    • 10 to a package
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    Med (40 lbs test) (3 Available)
    Small (25 lbs test) (3 Available)
    Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Saltwater Tippet
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SAFLST |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    $16.95/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-SAFLST |Shipping Weight: 0.40 ounces
    Description
    Absolute fluorocarbon leaders and tippet boast a 15% higher knot strength compared to our previous material and features incredible clarity and abrasion resistance.

    Details:
    • Sizes: 10lb – 20lb 
    • Length: 30m spools in all sizes      
    • 100% Fluorocarbon , abrasion resistant for Saltwater species 
    • Stiff material for excellent turnover 
    • Length: 30M
    ITEM #SIZEDIAMETERBREAK STRENGTH
    13793510lb0.010” / 0.25 MM10.0 LB / 4,5KG
    13794212lb0.011” / 0.28 MM12.0 LB / 5,4KG
    13795916lb0.013” / 0.33 MM16.0 LB / 7,3KG
    13796620lb0.015” / 0.38 MM20.0 LB / 9,1KG
    Absolute fluorocarbon leaders and tippet boast a 15% higher knot strength compared to our previous material and features incredible clarity and abrasion resistance.

    Details:
    • Sizes: 10lb – 20lb 
    • Length: 30m spools in all sizes      
    • 100% Fluorocarbon , abrasion resistant for Saltwater species 
    • Stiff material for excellent turnover 
    • Length: 30M
    ITEM #SIZEDIAMETERBREAK STRENGTH
    13793510lb0.010” / 0.25 MM10.0 LB / 4,5KG
    13794212lb0.011” / 0.28 MM12.0 LB / 5,4KG
    13795916lb0.013” / 0.33 MM16.0 LB / 7,3KG
    13796620lb0.015” / 0.38 MM20.0 LB / 9,1KG
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    10 lbs (2 Available)
    12 lbs (5 Available)
    16 lbs (4 Available)
    20 lbs (Join Waitlist)
    Mountain River Vertical Tippet Carrier
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-MVTC |Shipping Weight: 1.00 ounces
    $11.99/each
    Quantity in Basket: None |Code: A-MVTC |Shipping Weight: 1.00 ounces
    Description Easy-to-use vertical tippet carrier - simply twist and pull to open, snap closed. Fits 6-7 spools of tippet material. Trout print fly chamois included.
    Easy-to-use vertical tippet carrier - simply twist and pull to open, snap closed. Fits 6-7 spools of tippet material. Trout print fly chamois included.
    (2 Available)

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    Tippet is the last part of line that you tie in the leader, and attach your fly with. Tippet is made from Nylon and Fluorocarbon.

    Fluorocarbon has a similar refractive index as water, which makes it nearly invisible underwater; a distinct advantage if the fish are leader shy. It is easier to untangle because it is slightly stiffer than nylon.

    Nylon is a little more visible underwater, has good knot strength, floats well, and a great choice if the clarity of water is a little off or fishing dry flies.