{"product_id":"fluorocarbon-fly-fishing-tippet-50m-spools","title":"Fluorocarbon Fly Fishing Tippet 50m Spools","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure fluorocarbon tippet on 50m spools, in four diameters from 0.15mm to 0.28mm. Fluorocarbon has a refractive index close to that of water, so in clear, pressured water it is as close to invisible as tippet material gets. If fish are following and refusing, or you are getting far fewer takes than the angler next to you, the tippet is usually the reason. This is the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy fluorocarbon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear invisible in water.\u003c\/strong\u003e A refractive index of roughly 1.42 against water's 1.33 means light passes through it rather than reflecting off it. Nylon sits noticeably higher. On flat, calm water and to educated fish, this is the single biggest difference you can make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinks, and sinks quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Denser than water, fluorocarbon cuts through the surface film instead of sitting in it. Your nymphs get down faster, and there is no shiny line shadow lying across the surface above a dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional abrasion resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hard outer surface shrugs off contact with rocks, teeth, and gravel far better than nylon. Fish it around structure and snags with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo water absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon absorbs water and can lose a significant portion of its strength when wet. Fluorocarbon absorbs virtually none, so the breaking strain on the spool is the breaking strain on the water — first cast or last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow stretch.\u003c\/strong\u003e More direct contact with your flies, sharper takes registered, and faster, more positive hook sets — especially at range or when nymphing deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike nylon, fluorocarbon does not degrade in sunlight, so a spool keeps its strength season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to fish it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorocarbon is the first choice for nymphs, lures, buzzers, and wet flies — anything fished in or under the surface. Its fast sink rate and invisibility make it ideal for clear rivers, hard-fished stillwaters, and bright, calm days when fish have every chance to inspect your leader. For dry fly work, grease the tippet or leave the last few inches ungreased so the fly sits naturally while the tippet hangs just under the film, out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your diameter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaking strain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall wets and light nymphs, sizes 16–22, spooky fish in low, clear water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.24mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStillwater buzzers, lures, and washing-line rigs; all-round stillwater point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.26mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBigger lures and boobies, boat fishing, snag-heavy water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamers, pike-fry patterns, and maximum-strength points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnots and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorocarbon is stiffer and harder than nylon, so knot technique matters. Always wet the knot before drawing it down slowly, and seat it fully — a properly tied five-turn grinner (uni) or three-turn water knot for droppers will hold at close to full line strength. For tippet rings and fly attachment, a Davy knot or non-slip loop keeps small flies moving naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50m spools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach spool carries 50 metres — roughly double a standard tippet spool — so you get more days on the water per spool and a lower cost per metre. The compact spool fits any tippet caddy or vest pocket. Please dispose of waste tippet responsibly: fluorocarbon does not biodegrade, so take offcuts home with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% fluorocarbon (PVDF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpool length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15mm \/ 0.24mm \/ 0.26mm \/ 0.28mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaking strains\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2lb \/ 8lb \/ 10lb \/ 12lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt grey — low flash, low visibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSink rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast — denser than water, cuts the surface film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater absorption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtually none — full rated strength when wet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStretch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow — direct contact and positive hook sets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — no degradation in sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphs, buzzers, lures, and wets in clear or pressured water; freshwater and saltwater safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rivers | Lake | Dries | Lures","offers":[{"title":"2lb 0.15mm","offer_id":44252471427137,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8lb 0.24mm","offer_id":44252471459905,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lb 0.26mm","offer_id":44252471492673,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12lb 0.28mm","offer_id":44252471525441,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1622\/9943\/files\/carbon-sunray.jpg?v=1784883644","url":"https:\/\/sunrayflyfish.com\/products\/fluorocarbon-fly-fishing-tippet-50m-spools","provider":"Sunray Fly Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}