In the process of doing an exhaustive review of tippets, I found that many companies are messing with us and I figured I’d take a break and mention that. No agenda or horse in the race , just surprised by how far off so many of the spools were from the claims.
If your tippet’s marketing says it’s “strong”, it’s more likely than not that it’s got a significantly larger diameter than you think—sometimes a whole tippet class or more higher—or it may be complete and total bullshit. One company, for example, has a “STRONG” tippet that consistently underperforms by 30% across all weight classes (12.9lb tippet breaks at 9.8lb). Another's 12lb tippet breaks at well over 15lbs across all "types".
If your tippet’s marketing says it’s “supple” or alludes to how “sensitive” it is, chances are it’s actually thinner than most tippets in that class—sometimes a whole tippet class lower—or made with weaker-for-same-diameter material. One company’s 12lb tippet, marketed for its suppleness, breaks at 9.8 lbs.
In fact, of the brands tested so far, only one company tested so far has stayed within 10% of claimed diameters and strengths for all of its spools.
EDIT: Removed stated number of brands tested as the final tally may be higher or lower.
If your tippet’s marketing says it’s “strong”, it’s more likely than not that it’s got a significantly larger diameter than you think—sometimes a whole tippet class or more higher—or it may be complete and total bullshit. One company, for example, has a “STRONG” tippet that consistently underperforms by 30% across all weight classes (12.9lb tippet breaks at 9.8lb). Another's 12lb tippet breaks at well over 15lbs across all "types".
If your tippet’s marketing says it’s “supple” or alludes to how “sensitive” it is, chances are it’s actually thinner than most tippets in that class—sometimes a whole tippet class lower—or made with weaker-for-same-diameter material. One company’s 12lb tippet, marketed for its suppleness, breaks at 9.8 lbs.
In fact, of the brands tested so far, only one company tested so far has stayed within 10% of claimed diameters and strengths for all of its spools.
EDIT: Removed stated number of brands tested as the final tally may be higher or lower.
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