Quote Originally Posted by Michael View Post
Hey Rob

I use Diamond Araty too, their "3X" and "2X" equivalent diameter mono. It's AWESOME "verby"!
Then on 0X, 1X, 4X, 5X I use the DoubleX Platinum Plus mono's.
Stroft is good, although you have to seat your knots very carefully, I've snapped off a few times...I find the DoubleX Platinum Plus more forgiving. Stroft is very strong though...excellent diameter vs breaking strain. Price is heavy though.

Still trying to find really good 6X and 7X substitutes...I agree with Herman B, the Rio Powerflex is very good, I still use their 6X and 7X.
I've heard some good things about the Suffix mono's as well.

Braid...now there's a new tippet substitute experiment for summer!!

Mike

I'm also using the Araty in 3X, which is pretty much my staple for nymphing the Vaal. I am definitely going to look at the double X platinum in 4X & 5X though, thanx Mike.
Just a quick question for you and some of the other yellows on dry guys, what "X" tippet do you guys use for yellows on dry in winter? I know its dependent on expected fish size, water clarity etc, but in general what do you guys use. Would 5X be a good starting point? TIA.
Rob