Tapered Leaders & Tippet Material

Tapered Leaders & Tippet Material 

Tapered leaders and tippet material are usually made of a monofilament line, but can occasionally be made of fluorocarbon or braided line. They are used in fly fishing to help create a seamless transition from the fly line to the fly. Tapered leaders and tippet material come in a variety of lengths, diameters and weights, and the size of the leader and tippet material should match the size of the fly line and the size of the fly being used. Tapered leaders and tippet material are essential for fly fishing because they help create a more natural presentation of the fly in the water.