Reel Fly Fishing’s updated Covert Fluorocarbon tippet range for 2025 brings an improved selection from 0X to 7X. The new version offers enhanced suppleness and knot strength, providing avid fly fishing enthusiasts in South Africa with a high-quality and affordable fluorocarbon option.
Fluorocarbon tippet is ideal when targeting skittish fish or fishing in clear, thin waters, making it a top choice for trout and yellowfish in large still waters or thin streams. Its unique characteristic is that fluorocarbon sinks rather than floating on the water’s surface, unlike nylon mono-filaments, which means it is not suitable for dry fly fishing. Using fluorocarbon in dry fly situations will cause the fly to sink continuously.
However, for anglers switching to dry fly fishing, it’s recommended to use Unreel Copolymer Tippets instead. These copolymer tippets greatly enhance the floating time of the fly.
Additionally, it is important to note that tippet ratings of 6X and 7X have become lighter and denser, causing them to float on the surface like nylon copolymer/mono-filament tippets. This makes these lighter fluorocarbon options more versatile, offering greater surface buoyancy in certain situations.
