Dry-fly fishing asks for tippet that stays up and knots clean. Umpqua Perform X Trout Nylon Tippet is a soft, flexible nylon with a hydrophobic coating to help it float high. It has a three-layer construction and is made for solid knot strength with the common knots most anglers already use. Compared to fluorocarbon, it’s more elastic, which can help cushion light takes and sudden surges on lighter rigs.
We stock 30-yard spools in 3X through 6X. Move toward 3X–4X when you want more cushion and margin at the knot, and toward 5X–6X when you need a finer connection for smaller dries. Each spool includes Umpqua’s ProBand.