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    Question tippet size

    What is the most common size tippet to use with size 12 and 14 hooks whet fishing nymphs and wets?

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    Just guessing - 4x on most situations. Maybe a 5x in skinny water.

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    To size tippet divide hook size by 4 and round up. 12 / 4 = 3, 14 / 4 = 3 r 2 = 4.
    Don't know where the "rule" came from.

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    I think the old divide by 4 rule has been obsoleted by modern tippet technology. I use 5x fluoro for almost all of my stream trout nymphing, #10 through #20.

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    I usually go one size down from the leader I am using. I do mostly 4X tippet off a 3X leader. That is for fishing the larger rivers out west. Larry ---sagefisher---

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    I don't know if the divide by 4 rule is obsolete but I do adjust tippet size by breaking strength for warm water fishing and species. Bass don't seem to be leader shy and make quick work of a 6x tippet. However, they sometimes like a small fly...

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    I would use either 4x or 5x depending on the water.
    Bob

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    Depends on the conditions and the size of the target species. Anything from 2-12# test, depending on a clarify, depth, target species, current, location, etc. Most common would be 4-6#, but could be lighter, and could be heavier.

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    I tell beginners to divide the hook size by 4 and as they get better to divide by 3 to get a thinner tippet.

    Thinner tippets are generally more supple and provide a longer drag free float. Thicker tippets give more control of the cast which helps beginners.
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    Silver

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    Using only flouro these days for trout. I carry 5X -7X. I will throw in 4x for heavy streamer work. But #12-16 will most always be 6X flouro.

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