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Tippet
All
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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Below you see a couple of randomly selected knotted, tapered leader formulas. Click on the name, category or other elements to see more.
Category:
Saltwater A general but fairly long tarpon leader. We're getting out the big guns here! Notice that the tippet is extra heavy Fluorocarbon for bite resistance (Bt. = Bite tippet). Tying this bit onto the last tapered bit of the leader is usually done with a Bimini knot (AKA Bimini twist).
1 variation, Bt., 11.0'
Name
Sections
Tippet
Length
Line
Formula
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Bt.
11.0'
10-12wt.
46" of 0.0330 Mason Hard
23" of 0.0280 Mason Hard
23" of 0.0240 Mason Hard
17" of 0.0200 (08X) Mason Hard
23" of 0.0610 (Bt.) Fluorocarbon
Category: Saltwater
Category:
Name-Specific Formulas 1 variation, 7X, 12'
Name
Sections
Tippet
Length
Line
Formula
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7X
12'
3-6wt.
36" of 0.0190 (07X)
24" of 0.0170 (05X)
16" of 0.0150 (03X)
12" of 0.0130 (01X)
8" of 0.0110 (0X)
8" of 0.0080 (3X)
8" of 0.0060 (5X)
32" of 0.0040 (7X)
Category: Name-Specific Formulas
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