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    Smallies are strong, without a doubt. Bluegills too, for their size. Don't discount white bass and wipers either! Oh, and while we're at it, catfish and carp are mighty powerful as well.
    Come to think of it... There have been very few fish I didn't enjoy catching. Regardless of species, there DO seem to be a few slackers in every bunch.

    Doesn't body and tail shape affect a fish's pulling strength?

    For nearly all my fly-fishing, I used 3x-0x leaders/tippet, simply because I can, and I have a lot of confidence that very few fish will be lost due to broken lines. For those who fish trout streams with tiny dry flies and midges, I can certainly see the need for smaller diameter leaders & tippets.

    It surprises me that almost all of my broken lines this year were due to trout. Landing fresh stocker trout without a net
    apparently takes its toll on the line. Those buggers won't hold still, and I suspect their toothy jaws wreak havoc when sawed against the line enough times.
    David Merical
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    I do the same in warm water. 0-3X.
    Trout usually 6-7X unless it is early in am or late in evening, then I go to 1-3X in case a monster brown hits.
    Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.

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    Same as people folks, IMO,, Genetics and enviornment will be the biggest contributing factors in this discussion

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    Quote Originally Posted by FishnDave View Post
    For nearly all my fly-fishing, I used 3x-0x leaders/tippet, simply because I can, and I have a lot of confidence that very few fish will be lost due to broken lines.
    I should mention I use mainly 2x and 3x leaders/tippet on my 5wt and 6wt rods, and 1x and 0x leaders/tippet on my 7wt and 8wt rods.
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    I have caught huge numbers of different kinds of fish on the fly and trout are way down near the bottom for fight... Most incredible fighting fish I ever dealt with was a smallish tuna.

    But I have also seen halibut hooked in shallower water do a very impressive tail-walk.
    art

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