Fly Fishing Basics : How to Add Tippet to the Fly Fishing Line

[gthemanwazu]

Nippers!

[Oggie1232]

is the tippet and the leader made out of the same material? couldn't you just use a longer leader instead of using a tippet? Whats the purpose of tieing a tippet on? im new at this and im just trying to figger it out.

[yankeeschampsx27]

@Oggie1232 don't sweat it. i'm 15 and i've only been fly fishing about a month now. tippet is usually lighter than leader material, and tippets should be interchanged based on size of the fly. you should keep your leader on at all times (as you progress, you may want to switch between a wet or dry leader depending if you are dry flying or nymphing), but switch tippet sizes based on hook size. this is assuming you understand tippet sizes, of course. message me or reply if you need more help.

[usmc11able]

@yankeeschampsx27 hey is tippet absoloutly essential or can you just use the normal leader and tie directly to that

[yankeeschampsx27]

@usmc11able i wouldn't because typically you would buy leaders individually packaged, as i do, from my friend who has his own hand tied leader company, and leaders are typically, and should be tapered down to a thinner point on the end, and much thicker toward the beginning. the point of tippet is that is so thin it is very hard for the fish to see it. to sum up, you should use tippets interchangably depending on thickness instead of wasting leader material.

[usmc11able]

@yankeeschampsx27 alright that is acctually really helpful thankyou very much man!

[yankeeschampsx27]

@usmc11able no prob msg me on here if you have any more questions i can maybe help u with... see ya

[usmc11able]

@yankeeschampsx27 lol one more question, is useing a tripple overhand knot work for connecting the fly line to the fly leader

[yankeeschampsx27]

@usmc11able no, if you have a looped leader then u need to put leader loops on the tip of your fly line, or have a loop tied in the tip of your fly line at your local fly fishing or tackle shop. if it is not a looped leader or looped fly line, and you do not wish to add loops to either you could use the nail knot, but it is very difficult to tie, and makes it difficult to change leaders, as you need to tie it each time. i would recommend getting leader loops for your fly line and looped leaders.

[usmc11able]

@yankeeschampsx27 alright paerfect thanks again!

[Oggie1232]

@yankeeschampsx27 Thanks bro, big help.

[yankeeschampsx27]

not bad for expert village...

[123HURST]

Thank you Steve. Very well presented.

[plasterdbastard]

If you use a perfection loop on both your leader and your tippet, then you can easily change tips and leaders. This can help you to save leaders in the long run, and the perfection loop holds VERY well with minimal strength loss due to the knot.

[LogoSportswear]

Thanks a lot, I've been struggling with tying 7x flouro to a 7x leader (also flouro) it's like hair in my fingers and I can't ever do it...any advice?

[jacksonniketas]

@LogoSportswear just practice man i remember when i first started tying leader to tippet i would get really frustrated with it... but now its easy

[Tuberidin01]

Thank you so much for this video and making it look so easy. I had a very difficult time trying to do this before I watched your video.

[JayemSoccer]

can you do a improved surgeons knot to tie the leader to fly line?

[POOPIEPANCAKE1]

thanks just going out flyfishing for the first time this year i forgot

[superc200]

take it easy on the coffee before making a video of tying small knots

[maxieTB]

whats the point its just the same as tying 2 bits of leader together waste of time just tie a longer leader onto your braided loop

[vegascowboy1]

Is tippet just a thinner leader being added to original one...???

[CyberrocBlog]

Yes. It's used so that after changing a dozen or so flies, your not shortening or ruining your leader. For example, the majority of expensive leaders start off thicker and taper down to the final strength or lb test.

Tippet comes in a range of lb test as well, change enough flies and using tippet will quickly become of value.