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| tippet size | diameter | balances with fly size | pound test |
| 0X | 0.011 | 2,1/0 | 15.5 |
| 1X | 0.010 | 4,6,8 | 13.5 |
| 2X | 0.009 | 6,8,10 | 11.5 |
| 3X | 0.008 | 10,12,14 | 8.5 |
| 4X | 0.007 | 12,14,16 | 6.0 |
| 5X | 0.006 | 14,16,18 | 4.75 |
| 6X | 0.005 | 16,18,20,22 | 3.5 |
| 7X | 0.004 | 18,20,22,24 | 2.5 |
| 8X | 0.003 | 22,24,26,28 | 1.75 |
The best knot to join the leader sections is the barrel knot. It is neater than other knots, allowing the sections to follow each other "in line", neater than other knots like the surgeon's knot.
| Trout Leaders | Bass Leaders | |
| 7.5' leaders | 9' leaders | |
| 9' leaders | 12' leaders | |
| 12' leaders | ||
| Saltwater Leaders | ||
| 9.5' leader | ||
| 7' - Dan's Salt Leader | ||
| 10' - for Saltwater Redfish |
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Leader formulas taken from the Orvis Waterproof Vest Pocket Knot Booklet.
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