Tippet is the material that is used in leader construction.  For the same pound test regular fishing line, it has a much smaller diameter and less memory.  It is sized by diameter not by pound test.  This is left over from the earliest days of fishing when lines were made from horse hair.  You may notice that the pound test of tippet varies dependent on manufacturer.  This is due to variations in technology, patents, and a company’s dedication to research and development.    Fluorocarbon’s advantage is having lower visibility in the water, while Monofilament is stronger in the same diameter.   This gap continues to close as technology improves.  Tippet should be selected based on the size of fly, water conditions and the size of fish you may catch.  One other difference of note, is Monofilament is more bouyant than Fluorocarbon.   

The standards for tippet are as follows:

Size                               Diameter

0X                                 .011

1X                                 .010

2X                                 .009

3X                                 .008

4X                                 .007

5X                                 .006

6X                                 .005

7X                                 .004

8X                                 .003

9X                                 .002

10X                               .001

How to Report Game Violations

In some states hunting and fishing is a right in most it is a privilege.  Neither “rights” nor “privileges” come without personal responsibility…Here is “how to” and the numbers to all for all fifty states and U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

This is a list of numbers to call should you see someone violating the game laws.  Most revised statutes use the word “take” to define the act of hunting or fishing, as in the taking of game for possession, etc.  This always includes possession over the posted limits.  May include “taking” in a posted spawning or breeding closed area.  In many states this even includes littering.  In most states these laws also cover the harassment of game and sportsman.  Get to know the game laws in the areas you hunt and fish.

If you have your license checked, don’t forget to ask the officer for his card or local number where he can be reached.  Outdoor shows will often have a booth with local Game Wardens present.  This is another good way to get a phone number that may yield a quicker response.  Program these numbers into your cell phone and/or keep them close to your landline.

Should you have a need to call, most hotlines are anonymous.  Be prepared to answer some questions.  They are pretty standard law enforcement stuff.  Don’t forget cell phone cameras for recording license plates and things.  This is real easy stuff.

1)         Date (if not ongoing)

2)         Time (if not ongoing)

3)         Violation

4)         Description of Person(s)

5)         Mode of transportation with description and license number(s)

6)         Road, Route or Location this includes address

7)         Last known direction of travel.