Originally Posted by
Buddy Sanders
jszymczyk wrote:
I was also told by companies that make fly fishing tippet that this was the primary reason that tippet seemed to be stronger per stated diameter than ordinary fishing line. Tippet is usually rated closer to it's actual breaking strength, thus the wide difference between it and the regular mono.
The bottom line is this. If you care about the actual breaking strength to diameter ratio of your lines, leaders, and tippets, buy a scale and TEST them. Scales are inexpensive. A couple of hours testing your lines and your knots will be invaluable to you. You'll learn a lot, and be more confident of your gear.
Good Luck!
Buddy