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Tippet
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08X - 0.0200"
07X - 0.0190"
06X - 0.0180"
05X - 0.0170"
04X - 0.0160"
03X - 0.0150"
02X - 0.0140"
01X - 0.0130"
00X - 0.0120"
0X - 0.0110"
1X - 0.0100"
2X - 0.0090"
3X - 0.0080"
4X - 0.0070"
5X - 0.0060"
6X - 0.0050"
7X - 0.0040"
8X - 0.0030"
Sp. - 0.0394"
Bt. - 0.0610"
Line
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Category:
Modern Nymphing Leaders A simple and thin leader. the tippet can be varied from 90-200 cm (3-6.5 feet). An optional tippet ring can be 2.5-3 mm and there's a possibility of using a dropper tag if desired.
1 variation, 08X, 14.0'
Category:
Stillwater Leaders Long leaders suited for long, light rods, typically fished from a boat.
1 variation, 2X, 14'
Name
Sections
Tippet
Length
Line
Formula
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2X
14'
3-7wt.
24" of 0.02100.0010
48" of 0.0150 (03X)
36" of 0.0130 (01X)
24" of 0.0110 (0X)
36" of 0.0090 (2X)
Category: Stillwater Leaders
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