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Orvis Mirage Fluorocarbon Tippet Material, 100 m

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Color: 100 MSize: 6 X17 sizesChange
Item weight
8 ounces

Quick take

Fluorocarbon tippet material with precision taper, abrasion resistance, and knot strength for clean fly presentations in freshwater and saltwater.

This 6X fluorocarbon tippet comes on a 100-meter spool, a fine size for trout and general fly work. Pure fluorocarbon with a refractive index close to water's suits clear freshwater and saltwater settings alike. Its extrusion taper is built to help leader turnover at the end of a fly line.

Best for

  • Fishing tight to rocks and structure
  • Clear water and wary trout
  • Saltwater species like bonefish and stripers

Skip if

  • You need the most economical tippet option
  • You prefer monofilament tippet

Strengths

  • Precision taper transfers energy for accurate fly turnover
  • Abrasion-resistant against rocks and debris
  • High knot strength for secure connections

Trade-offs

  • Fluorocarbon is less supple than monofilament for some presentations
  • Precision taper requires understanding tippet sizing

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
  • Bass
  • Striped bass
Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefluorocarbon fly tippet
MaterialFluorocarbon
Length100 m per spool
Sizes0X to 6.5X
DesignPrecision taper

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
8 LBAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
12 LB, 16 LB, 20 LBHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
Orvis Mirage Fluorocarbon Tippet Material, 100 mColor:100 MSuits:—
Orvis Mirage Fluorocarbon Tippet Material, 5 X, 30 MColor:30 MSuits:—
Orvis Mirage Fluorocarbon Tippet Material, 16 lb, 30 mColor:30 MSuits:—

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