How to Choose the proper Tippet Size for your Flies

[RiverWalker]

Hello Fellow Buggy Whippers.

Just thought I would share an easy way I learned how to choose the correct Tippet size/weight. As we all know, the size of the tippet we use is determined based on the fly/hook size we are using on our money end. I personally have a hard time remembering but I came across a simple formula that made it easy. Here's what you do.....

Get the hook size and divide it by 4. Then add 1. That would give you your tippet wt. It's that simple.

Examples:
Size 22 fly divided by 4 = 5.5 plus 1 = 6.5 (go with a size 6 or 7 tippet)
Size 20 fly divided by 4 = 5 plus 1 = 6 (size tippet)
Size 18 fly divided by 4 = 4.5 plus 1 = 5.5 (go with a size 5 or 6 tippet)
Size 16 fly divided by 4 = 4 plus 1 = 5 (size tippet)
Size 14 fly divided by 4 = 3.5 plus 1 = 4.5 (go with size 4 or 5 tippet)

Here's a Tippet chart for reference:

[Thisfool]

hmmm very interesting thanks for the info i will put it to use immediately

[DarkShadow]

Nice chart!

It'll replace the one I have in my head that says, 'If the effin line won't go through the tiny hole, that means i gotta use a lighter tippet."




OH! And thanks for not making us "PM" you for the information either.

[The Fishing Queen]

Great info! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[Piss on Myspace]

copy and saved now....thanks for the info R.W.

cheers!

[Matt44]

As a newbie with the fly stick this helps alot thanks randy!

[stocker]

very cool, thx for the info!!

[EL JEFE]

cool, thanks for the info!