LEADERS/TIPPETS Reviews

"I've used them all over the years and I keep coming back to the Orvis super strong. It holds it's strength and has just enough stretch to act as a shock absorber . Knot strength is great and I've"...(read full reviews)

"Last spring I purchased a spool of 0X for saltwater fly rod use. Today I put it to the ultimate test in targeting lil tunny the sharpest eyed species we have on Cape Cod. Not only did I have multiple"...(read full reviews)

"I have always used Orvis braided leaders. Looking forward to using the clear version for the first time! Of course, this means I will be fishing, and with the crazy winter here in DC burbs, i am"...(read full reviews)

"Just returned from a week pike fishing in Ontario and used these leaders exclusively. They turned over large flies easily and held up to all types of abuse without a failure. They was so strong that I"...(read full reviews)

"I recently purchased these offshore/tarpon leaders to use in Costa Rica. The leaders performed as expected for sailfish and tarpon. I would use this product again and would recommend them to others in"...(read full reviews)

"Nothing you have ever used will turn your fly over better than these tippets. They are also a great built in shock absorber when setting the hook and fighting a big fish. You will spend more time"...(read full reviews)

"This is the only tippet I use for salt water. It is srong, knots well, throws large flies with great turnover, and the spool fits perfectly in the inner pocket of my Safe Passage large chest pack. I"...(read full reviews)

"I have been using super strong leader for years and have much confidence in it. No problems and it ties great kknots. I will wait for my orvis order to come in and pay a shipping charge before I use"...(read full reviews)

"This tippet material is the best I can find. I occasionally buy other brands when a spool of my SuperStrong runs out...usually the 5/6x. However, I always try to get back to this product as soon as"...(read full reviews)

"Had one last season and unfortunately got it caught in a tree a few weeks back and broke the loop. I have just been out and bought two more as I really enjoy using these. Great product, turns over"...(read full reviews)

"I have used this tippet with great success. I have had smaller fish break off with other tippet material but I have landed 21 inch browns with no problem on Mirage. The photo shows a monster caught on"...(read full reviews)

"I enjoy fishing soft hackled wet flies and I have found a Hy Flote leader to be excellent for fishing wets a few inches below the surface. Combine this leader with a couple of feet of Mirage tippet"...(read full reviews)

"Used these all last week in Canada for pike. Only needed the two I originally tied onto the leader. They performed flawlessly. By the end of the week, one was finally starting to kink, but the other"...(read full reviews)

"I have used Orvis Supper Strong leaders every since they came out. I've tried several other brands but I alwas come back to Super Strong. I use the Super Strong leader kit and tie my own leaders. They"...(read full reviews)

"I use Mirage leaders almost exclusively for all of my fishing. They are very strong, nearly invisible, and last a long time. I regularly have leaders that last for months (with some tippet added). I"...(read full reviews)

"On the advice of a guide I picked up some for my 6, 7 and 8 wts when fishing in really deep, fast rivers like the Nipigon or when swinging streamers for Steelhead; even when I already have sink-tip"...(read full reviews)

"I began using Orvis braided leaders before they had the loop connection on them. I have to think that was over 15 years ago. Back then you had to "thread" them onto the fly line ... I would put a drop"...(read full reviews)

"I use these tippets with braded and furled leaders, and thier performance is great. I have yet to have a break-off when hooked up with a fish, I believe the braid must help out as a "shock absorber"."...(read full reviews)

"This was a good stocking stuffer-type gift, but that was about it. My spouse thought it was cool (an avid fly fisher), but said "It's just another thing to have to carry." On the positive side -- It"...(read full reviews)