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Tippet size chart

26/2/2017

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The 'X' sizing of tippet was originally used for the cutting of catgut in to strips of uniform thickness.
​The same sizing convention has since been adopted by many tippet manufacturers for nylon and fluorocarbon. The original sizing was done in fractions of an inch but has also been converted into metric measurements (**the metric diameters can vary slightly between manufacturers but as we're talking about small percentages of a millimeter the variation isn't big enough to lose sleep over).
 
Below is a simple sizing chart for the most popular sizes of fly fishing tippet. I've kept this basic and not confused it by including breaking strains or poundage as these vary significantly between brands and materials.
Tippet diameter chart
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Trout Hunter Nylon tippet review

17/2/2017

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Trout Hunter Nylon
I preface this review by saying my comments are based on using it while fishing and not on artificial tests.
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I'm a big fan of Trout Hunter nylon tippet, I never use fluoro and I've covered the reasons why in a previous post. Trout Hunter nylon is soft and supple with some stretch (I like some stretch in my tippet).
I find knot strength high and I use this tippet with total confidence. It comes in a great range of sizes ​and breaking strain to diameter is excellent. The 50m spools interlock and are slim, so take up next to no room, and have a wide diameter to help prevent memory, but this stuff just doesn't suffer from memory.
At the time of writing a 50m spool cost £6 and worth every penny. 

Available from www.flytyingcompany.co.uk
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the fly tying company

15/2/2017

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During the BFFI, I spent some time at the Fly Tying Company stand. James and his team were happy to help all visitors to their stand and give good advice, always with a smile. This family run company sells an extensive range of fly tying materials and tools as well as an ever expanding selection of fly fishing tackle, accessories and clothing.
I was delighted to see they now stock Trout Hunter tippet material as this isn't easy to get hold of in the UK (I'll be posting my review shortly).
Well done to all at ​The Fly Tying Company.
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