What "X" tippet do you use?

[FlyRx]

These are all great suggestions on tippet size. Here are some of my thoughts. The number 1 reason for justifying $15 on 30 yds. of tippet is strength to diameter ratio. One of the best ways to get better drifts and for your flies to act more natural is with thinner line. There are other benefits as well, such as when nymphing, and you are trying to get deep fast, thinner diameter sinks quicker. Of course, with thinner diameter you sacrifice strength, hence the benefit of quality fluoro. Generally, however I go with the thickest I can get away with. One of the streams I fish, I can get away with 3x all day, every day. I don't even use a taper. Just 6-8 ft of 3x. Other places I may have to taper down to 5-6 X. Most often however, I usually start with 4X, and I let the conditions and fish dictate the rest. I don't really consider weather or not I think the fish can see the line, for me its all about strength to diameter ratio. Not all fluoro is created equal, the good stuff is spendy.
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