What is the most common size tippet to use with size 12 and 14 hooks whet fishing nymphs and wets?
What is the most common size tippet to use with size 12 and 14 hooks whet fishing nymphs and wets?
Just guessing - 4x on most situations. Maybe a 5x in skinny water.
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.
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.
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---
I don't know if the divide by 4 rule is obsolete but I do adjust tippet size by breaking strength for warm water fishing and species.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...
I would use either 4x or 5x depending on the water.
Bob
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.
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.
Regards,
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.