What Tippet?

[PennsylvaniaJesse]

Im liking the Trouthunter. I used it all weekend. Works fine.

 

[Rolf]

SteveG wrote:
I left the Rio camp when I kept getting defective spools. I now use Trouthunter, and wish I would've made the switch sooner.

Yep, good stuff!!!!!!!!!

 

[PALongbow]

The Orvis Mirage is working for me. So far so good!

Ron

 

[klingy]

Here's a scientific approach by Yellowstone Angler at comparing different tippet brands based on various attributes. Doesn't have every brand, or some of the newer offerings, but at least a point of comparison between some of the major brands.

Yellowstone Angler Tippet Shootout

 

[evw659]

I've been using Rio powerflex for 4 or 5 years and haven't had any problems. The fluoroflex is borderline indestructible, but the $15 per spool keeps me away.

 

[BrooksAndHooks]

Trouthunter, Scientific angler, Rio, Umpqua. All good, in my opinion, in different "types" I've tried. I find nylon to break a bit easier so I try to fish a size up.

Try stepping up a size, I bet it won't affect your fishing as much as you think, if you're breaking off too much.

 

[PennsylvaniaJesse]

Orvis is closing out their old line of leaders and tippets to make way for the new.... good deals to be had, but its going fast.

 

[bigslackwater]

I'm now in the trouthunter camp as well. I dont have as much trouble with break offs and the knot strength is good. When I get snagged on the bottom and really tug on the line, I can feel the difference. Where other tippets would break off, Trout hunter holds up. I really think it's the knot strength.

 

[AugustWest]

I have had Trout Hunter break offs for no apparent reason. The other evening after couple of frustrating break offs, I put on fresh Trout Hunter 6x. Second cast a very nice Brownie comes up, sips my fly and just turns to go back down. Broke off in the middle, not at either knot. No thrashing, no nothing. I don't think he even knew he was hooked at that point.

Not a fan!