Tippet
to Hook size table
This
enables you to turn over your flies correctly, smoothly.
|
Tippet
size
|
Diameter
|
Pound
test
|
Fly
hook size
|
|
0x
|
.011
|
15lb
|
2
- 1/0
|
|
1x
|
.010
|
12lb
|
1
- 6
|
|
2x
|
.009
|
9.5lb
|
2
- 8
|
|
3x
|
.008
|
8.0lb
|
4
- 10
|
|
4x
|
.007
|
6.5lb
|
6
- 12
|
|
5x
|
.006
|
5.5lb
|
8
- 14
|
|
6x
|
.005
|
3.5lb
|
10
- 18
|
|
7x
|
.004
|
2.5lb
|
14
- 24
|
|
8x
|
.003
|
1.0lb
|
18
- 28
|
Your
Leader - Tippet to Hook size formula
The
formula helps you determine the correct size for better
fly turn over to your tipper size
Fly
Size divided by 3 equals your tippet-leader size
As
an example, fly hook size #12 divided by 3 equals a leader
- tipet size of 4x, 6.5lb
Recycling
Fly tying materials, from your friends kid's pets, ps,
please don't cut off the ears, other wise you will never
hear the end of it all.
