Guest mud trout Report post Posted May 22, 2014 I've tied a bunch of flys for Pike this past winter and will be swinging these with my 8 wt as well as my 7 wt Switch rod. I have never had need to fish larger than a size 6 streamer before and always got away with 8lb tippet or less. What are you guys using for a tippet size with big bulky streamer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mud trout Report post Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Duck, i purchased some 13 lb Maxima green this year, i was wondering if this was a bit heavy. I always try to use the smallest i can get away with for trout, but with big flies for Pike i think I'll have to take different attitude. Have you ever tried braided line for bite tippet since? I know it's hard to cut so maybe it will resist Pike teeth? I'm not sure if it would work well to turn over the big flies since it is such small diameter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SherpaJ 45 Report post Posted May 22, 2014 Don't bother using braid tippet unless you're fine with losing your flies (and fish). #20 - #35 tie-able steel wire is the best bet. Cortland is my favourite stuff.http://www.fishusa.com/Product/Cortland-Toothy-Critter-Tie-Able-Stainless-Steel-Leader-MaterialI too use a loop knot to tie to the fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mud trout Report post Posted May 23, 2014 I'll have to get some wire bite tippet...Any idea if Bill stocks this at River's Edge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
