Jerry: Well, i bought this tippet material (the 6X) last yr when I didn't know
very much about which one to use.. After I saw how easy it broke in my hands, I
started buying 4X and 5X tapered leaders locally here, but then just started
furling my own a cpl months ago..I also tried 4pound mono as a tippet, and 6
pound mono, and it just seemed that the lighter weight "turned over" better for
me for some reason...I guess I should be using about a 4X, as there are some 8
pound + largemouth bass in the lakes I fish, ands if I ever did hook one I'd
want to at least have a chance to take a pic of him LOL,Not just have him snap
the tippet like thread, Chuck
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Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Tippet Material Question
In a message dated 12/20/2006 0:56:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL
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Chuck:
Just curious as to why you would be using 6X tippet if you're not fishing
for trout. When I'm fishing for panfish I normally use 4X or larger. Since I
have a shot most times for smallmouth, I usually start with 3X most of the
time. I'm using this with furled leader made from tying thread. Even when
fishing for trout, I start off with 5X, and will add 6X, 7X down to 10X as
needed. These are all fluorocarbon. Orvis Mirage or Varivas for the 10X, 11X
and 12X. It definitely is thinner than the standard fluorocarbon spinning
line, but I have it 4, 6, 10 14 and 20 lb test. I don't like it for trout
fishing so I buy the tippet material, but for warm water I have no problems
using it, or turning over flies. I just can't find it in 2 lb test.
Jerry C
"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."
