Fluorocarbon Tippet / Leader
Clear Fluorocarbon Tippet material made by Sunshine Fishing, available in a variety of strengths. Be sure to match the weights above to the fish you are targeting.
0X
Diameter: 0.011" / 0.28mm
Strength: 13.2lb / 6.0Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 3.6Kg
1X
Diameter: 0.010" / 0.25mm
Strength: 10.7lb / 4.9Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 2.94Kg
2X
Diameter: 0.009" / 0.23mm
Strength: 8.7lb / 3.9Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 3.6Kg
3X
Diameter: 0.008" / 0.20mm
Strength: 7.1lb / 3.2Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 1.92Kg
4X
Diameter: 0.007" / 0.18mm
Strength: 5.5lb / 2.5Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 1.5Kg
5X
Diameter: 0.006" / 0.15mm
Strength: 4.1lb / 1.9Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 1.14Kg
6X
Diameter: 0.005" / 0.13mm
Strength: 3.0lb / 1.4Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 0.84Kg
7X
Diameter: 0.004" / 0.10mm
Strength: 2.0lb / 0.9Kg
Knot Breaking Strength: 1.5Kg
Fishing Tips
Creator of this trout fly: Sunshine Fishing
Pattern Dressings
When should I fish with the Fluorocarbon Tippet?
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