FLY FISHING
Tippet Sizing Chart
A Beginner’s Guide: How to Match Your Tippet to Your Fly Size for Proper Casting Quick Tips Infographic
1 min readJan 15, 2023
Most tippet sizes will support three or four fly sizes before they either get too stiff for a lifelike presentation or too thin to straighten a fly.
- Choose the heavier size if the water is dirty, if it’s windy, or if the fish are unusually strong.
- Choose the finer size if the water is very clear and the fish are spooky, or if you are fishing tricky currents and drag is a problem, as a thinner tippet will lessen any unnatural drag on your fly.
- Choose the middle size for average water conditions.
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