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I REALLY appreciate your clear explanation of not only explaining the size of the tippets but also in pairing up which ones to use with what flies, helps me a lot. Some people have plenty of knowledge but are NOT teachers which creates a lot of fustration for all involved. You have the gift of teaching, Thanks. Just remember to bring your rain gear on your next trip. Lol

Just got my first fly rod last night for my birthday and now I’m bingeing as much as I can today while I’m supposed to be working. Never heard of tippet before today. Haha. I need some!

Just getting into fly fishing, been watching all your videos I can find, love the way you explain everything, learned so much from you and putting everything to use, loved the importance of leader and tippet, 70 is never to late to learn, God bless.

Your explanation of leaders and tippets cleared up my confusion about what to use and when. At the store I get overwhelmed by all the choices and X’s. When I’m fishing and switching flies out I never thought about the effect of not matching the lines to what I was casting. I’ve been tying on my own tippet #4 mono from an old ultra light setup, but after seeing this I will invest some money and to do it correctly. My go to knot for joining lines is either a blood knot or double uni knot. I usually use a blood knot for the tippets, with my fat fingers and bad vision it’s the only one that I can manage on this thin line. I have tied the surgeons knot in the past, but don’t usually use it, is it a better knot for tippets? Thanks again great advice I’ll put into practice, now I need some fish to complete the rest of the process.

I find that when i have a question as a beginner, i can usually find one of your videos to answer my question. Thank you so much

Nice job on describing leader and tippet material and selection!

Great explanation of leader and tippet usage. I am relatively new to fly fishing and no one has ever explained in easy to understand terminology.

Thank you for the advice. I’ve never used leaders and tippets, but your video was very informative.

I’ve just started watching your videos the last few months and I think you’re doing a great job. You’re knowledgeable and entertaining, keep it up!

A good, clear and concise explanation.

Dan: Thanks for the tips… 40 years fishing rivers, small lakes, and the Great Lakes mostly casting my entire life. Recently moved to Coastal North Carolina where I fish the ICW. I just purchased my second fly rod ever and am re-introducing myself to the art of fly fishing. Your video is going to help me enjoy the rivers that run through the Blue Ridge Mountains for rainbows and browns. Appreciate the guidance!

Thank you, for all your tips. I’m a beginner and looking forward to more videos

I'm new at fly fishing and like to view videos like yours to enhance my skills. I am just coming out of the "two left hands" and "am I doing this right?" phases of learning fly fishing.

Thank you for your helpful videos for new fly anglers

Hey Dan, your videos have helped me get back into fly fishing after a 5 year (at least) hiatus. Thanks for all the helpful info and tips! I'm now back to fishing at least once or twice a week (typically on my lunch breaks) and have even started to get my wife interested in fishing more.

Thank you for the great how to videos, I'm a beginner in this style of fishing. My late father taught us all we needed to know about fishing, but nothing about fly fishing. He always wanted to try it but never got the chance. That is the reason I'm trying to learn about fly fishing. Bought a cheap rod and reel of Amazon to start with the Classic Martin fly rod and a few flies it came with. Hopefully, by watching your videos, I can learn a few things and not look like a noob out there in the water. Lol. Keep doing what your doing , it's awesome to watch and learn from your videos. 💯👍

Very helpful information for new fly anglers! I understand these concepts well now but still enjoy viewing and bonus pro tips.

I love the way you explain things. I am new and have learned SO much from you. I feel like I KINDA know what to do, and when. Thank you.

Dan is the man great stuff.Real angler...

I'm loving your videos Dan! My brother and I have been getting into fly fishing over the past year and your videos have helped us tremendously get started! Keep rocking and rolling.

Hey Dan! Thanks for your simple, concise, easy to understand explanations. Appreciate you!

Thanks Dan for your videos. I’m new to flyfishing, and I’m learning a lot from your channel. Fish on!

Thank you for the videos. They are helping me to learn more about fly fishing. Keep making them.

New to fly fishing and have learned a lot from your vids! Truly need to get comfortable with streamer fishing and need heavier tippet and leader! Thanks for the vid!

Great information for a new fly fisher

Brand new to this type of fishing so I appreciate the great explanation of leader and tippet , I just bought rod and reel and need to get right leader, tippet and flies. Appreciate your videos

Yes leaders and tippet are very important! I used to do the normal mono leader instead of tapered....what a difference. Thats when I was 15 and teaching myself haha...I've come a long way..im 52 now.

Really starting over after a spinal reconstruction and learning how to cast, wade and get to fish. Love your content keep up the info

I fished all day yesterday and didn’t try any streamers because I thought I didn’t have the right leader and tippet. Now I definitely know I didn’t. Fun day but no fish. Not even a rise. Love your content, it’s been helpful as I’m learning. Keep it up.

“The Devil is in the detail”. Your narration is second to none. Thanks for a great video!!

Hi Dan lv just started fly fishing and it’s been frew watching your videos that’s gave me the inspiration to actually get out the house and go fly fishing!!

I'm new to Fly Fishing and love your channel. I find your content very informative.

Hey Dan ! Great video again, short and simple basic. Keep it up !! 🎣

Thanks for another great video Dan! 3X indicator leader to 4X tippet ( micro swivel or tippet ring in between) is my go-to still water rig.

Dan, thank you for,the informative video. Good to have confirmation that I’ve been doing at least one thing correctly while flying fishing for trout.

Hi Dan. I love your videos. I have been learning to fish with Project Healing Waters. I've been with them fornan year. For Christmas my daughter bought me a new set.up thank goodness with the help of dad. I have always been confused about leaders and tippet because the volunteers have always rigged my line. I am now ready to pursue my own interests in obtaining my own rigs and understanding the leader and tippet advantage. Please consider me for your set of leaders and tippet. Tight lines Dan. Steve J.

Hi Dan! Thanks for the useful tips. I enjoy watching your channel. Cheers!

Being brand new to fly fishing 2024 your videos have helped me bridge the gap in my learning curve and save some money in the process. Thank you.

Thank you for making this video. I wasn't aware that Woolly Buggers need heavier line. Even though that makes a lot of sense. This tip will help me to use some of the Woolly Buggers I just bought.

Another great video. I’m a newbie to fly fishing and your video have been very helpful. Keep up the good work!!

New to fly fishing and appreciate your simple explanation.

great video! answered my question. im not new, but practicing. ill be sure to use the information. would also love the leaders and tippet!

This was helpful. I was changing my tapered leader when it would get short. It makes sense to tie new line onto the tapered line so I won't go through a 3 pack so quickly

What a coincidence my name is RANDOM! Love all the leader and tippet videos, thank you!

Thanks for the videos, it really help me to improve my fly fishing.

Always great information Dan! Well done.

Thanks. Helpful for beginners in particular!

Hey Dan, thanks for this. I have been struggling with this concept.

I am always up for new leaders. Thanks

As always, another great video Dan!

Hey there I’m a new sub from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😁 & new to fly fishing I’ve only been out half a dozen times & yet to catch I’ve always baited or spin fished for wild browns in my local rivers but now I want to get into fly fishing which I’ve tried a couple of times over the years but as I never caught anything & not having a clue what I was doing I quickly gave in but now I have everything I need ie proper chest waders & good wading boots a new rod & reel a net a great fly vest with a backpack attached & all the accessories I need ie Gink floating gel with the little holder to clip on to my vest I even got the powder version that dries & floats the flies a few reels of tippet a tippet holder for my vest snips pliers & a great selection of flies in a nice little 4 section fly box however I need to get a new braided loop as my cat mangled my current one & I want to try tapered leaders 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’ve just been using tippet to make my leaders but that can be expensive so I want to try a tapered leader I already cast ok but I believe I’ll be better using a T.L it’s taken me a few views of videos to try to work out which size X to use but after hearing you explain I now get it BUT I have a question 😳 I use an 8ft rod 4W & I’ll be using mostly size 14/16 flies so from listening to what you’ve said I think I’m best to go for a 4 X Tapered leader I’ll also buy a pack of 5X to use once I’ve gotten used to using the 4 X so my question is what length would you recommend I’ve only seen 7.5 ft 9ft 12ft + As I’ve got an 8ft rod I’m guessing I should get 9ft & maybe cut 6 inches off or should I just use the 9ft as it is 🤷🏼‍♂️ Sorry for that long comment I get carried away talking about fishing & I’m absolutely itching to get out to wet a line but the weather over here has been the strangest I’ve ever witnessed in my nearly 50 years we’ve had maybe 5 days of lovely blue sky & sunny with no clouds but too hot 🥵 then it’s rained so much for it being summer but now it seems to be easing up I want to get out take it easy & Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

Thanks for sharing. Taking my son in two weeks to NW Colorado for some brown, Brooke, and rainbows.

New to fly fishing , thanks for the helpful content!

Loved this lesson!

Great video Dan. Tippet trouble always trips up the newbe.

Dan, Greg here from the Olympic Fly Club up north. Great info on leaders and tippet. I can always use new fresh leader and tippet.

really enjoy your videos. I'm fairly new to this sport and your explanations are easy to follow. THANKS

Great video - one of best explanations out there today. Thanks!

Excellent content, you presented it well. Old school here. The leader and tippet is the business end. When I was new to fly fishing, there was no internet, books and figure things out in your own. Today I enjoy building my own leaders. Perfection loop , blood knot, non slip loop knot and I’m in business. I enjoyed the video. I’m glad you touched base on the Mono floating and Fluorocarbon sinking. Many people forget that. Dry flys. Then mono helps it float. Streamers and getting down in the water column, do with Fluorocarbon. Great video Dan, hopefully it will reach many. 👍🎣

Thank you for these informative videos.

Always interesting in winning something.

Great information clearly presented.

I haven't used Cortland leaders before. I got a friend who only swears by Cortland products. Ive been making my own leaders lately as i've been mostly just fishing the sound for SRC but I would love to give these a try. Love the videos dude. Keep it real!

Great video and I like your nice calm way of instructing. New to fly fishing and really enjoy it. Went today for a while but it’s cold here in Utah.

Another awesome video! You taught my something I didn’t know about tippet. Thanks🤘

Giving the gift of knowledge . Well done Dan as usual.

Thanks for the info. Well presented.

Great info and tips Dan. The one about pre wetting the line before tying the knot is fantastic. It also makes it much easier to tie a surgeons knot as the two lines will lay together much better as your forming the loop and passing through twice.

Great videos. I just found you and I find them very informative .

Hi Dan, Great videos! I’ve been fly fishing for about 10 months & am loving it. Please keep the videos coming. I wish I watched your channel sooner to learn more. I will def keep the 5x,4x,& 3x in mind. I’m active duty army & used to live in WA but didn’t fish then & hope for my next assignment I can go to Alaska or travel back to PNW. Can you make some future videos on a bass fly fishing set up & salt later set up? Thank you, Sir.

Great explanation. Thank you

Thanks for the info. You have answered several questions regarding issues I have had..

Just getting set up, thanks for the info!

Brand new to fly fishing and still waiting to get my gear. Love your content and have almost watched everything. Next payday I will be subscribing to your page for more content. Would love to get this as it will help me get started. Thank you for your videos and hope to be saying fish on soon!

Great tips Sir. Definitely love Cortland products.

Yes!!! This was a great video. It cleared up so many issues with all the x’s, lbs, length!! Haha.

I just bought a new leader, but don't have any proper tippet for it. I love your videos, keep it up!

Hi Dan loved this video cleared up alot of the unknown on leader and tippet size i struggled with for years cut wait to get my new ffd5 rod i just ordered

Love your videos! I especially like how you continue to give tips, tricks, and guidance. So many of the videos I used to watch to learn more have all devolved into “watch me catch [insert fish name] at [insert location here]!” Thanks for the awesome videos!

Thanks for the tips

Nice video and great job of explaining things

I typically use 4X or 5X for dry and wet flies. If I am using a sinking line with a steamer, I usually only use 4 to 6 feet of 10lb mono as a leader.

Thanks for the tippet lesson

Hey Dan, just started getting into fly fishing and this helped out a ton! I bounce back and forth between Washington and Nevada a ton for work, Hoping to hook into a Lahontan at Pyramid someday.

Love to get the Courtland line and tippet. Good for you Dan, hope the new venture goes good. I might have been your first member. 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

Thanks for explaining leaders and tippets for all those beginners out there.

Good review Dan. Thank you.

Yur explanations were very easy to understand.

I just got into fly fishing and have used it a few times! Thank you so much for teaching me about the line and tippet this help a ton!! Thanks again!!

Thank you for the info, please keep the vids coming!

Very informative thank you

Big fan Dan love your videos keep them coming. I never tried cortland tippet before just rio tippet.

I’d like the leader!! Great show.

Dan great information as I have only been fly fishing for 3 years now, I mostly use Rio power flex and would like to try the Cartland tippet and tapered fly line. Again great job with the videos it seems like I always learn something from them and enjoy watching you catch fish. See ya on the water 😊

Holy crap Dan you sure have a lot of fun

Good advice

Being new to fly fishing, i have yet to try Cortland products, I'd love this opportunity to try them!

Always love your videos. Would love to run into you on one of your Central Washington/Eastern Washington trips. FISHON!

Hey Dan. I loved the video. I've been using Cortland lines and leaders for nearly forty years. I've fished them for everything from trout to bonefish to salmon and in my humble opinion, they are the best. Fish on!