Thanks for the clarification, so Varivas 12X is just a 9X in another brand, right? So who does have a true 10X tippet? Would 11X be .0001, then? DonO
----- Original Message ----- From: Byard Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] tippets for midges > Check out this site if you're interested in ultra-fine midge tippets. > > <http://www.varivas.com>http://www.varivas.com > > They show down to 12X, 1.06lbs., @ 0.0022" dia.! Just right for > ya'll who fish #32's on a regular basis. > > DonO > > > DonO... > > This is one of those Varivas things that has always been an annoyance > to me ...;^) > > I grew up associating tippet "X" ratings to actual diameter sizes. > ie...6x=.005; 7x=.004; 8x=.003; 9x=.002; 10x=.001. Assuming that is > the correct formula, 11x and smaller is an impossibility. > > Just because a company places a moniker on something doesn't make it true! > > Grrrrrrr... > > keep tyin'...byard
