RIO® Tippet Materials for Freshwater & Saltwater.
RIO® tippet is rated the number one seller in the latest AFFTA industry survey. Dispensed from the interlocking, rotating, patented Tippetmaster® spool with RIO’s patented restraint design for easy withdrawal and replacement of tippet material. Specifications are printed on the elastic restraint and 0X – 8X are color-coded for easy identification.
RIO SAYS:
A high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength, abrasion resistance,stretch and suppleness.
TROUT FISHERMAN SAYS :
An excellent low diameter for its tested breaking strain (it exceeded its stated rating). It also is one of the least stretchy copolymers which for some will be an added bonus as bite indication and sensitivity is greatly enhanced. Feels quite soft and supple and presents dries beautifully. It is clear, with a slightly shiny surface and is held in place with an elasticated dispensing tippet band.
SUMMARY:
Breaking Strain: 8.2lb (our test 8.6lb)
Diameter: 0.20mm (our test 0.20)
Stretch: 21.7%
Spool Size: 100m
Price per metre: 7p
Powerflex® Tippet
Best-Selling Tippet used by many of the World’s best Anglers. A high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength. PTFE coated for added abrasion resistance, stretch (26% elongation) and suppleness. Used for all species, the light gray provides superb camouflage in any sub-aquatic environment. Powerflex has the perfect combination of elongation and tenacity, and we will match it against any competing brand, any time.
| Code | wt.lb | wt.kg | Dia." | Dia.mm |
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PF100M 2X | 10.0lb | 4.5kg | 0.009" | 0.23mm | | PF100M 3X | 8.2lb | 3.7kg | 0.008" | 0.20mm |
| PF100M 4X | 6.4lb | 2.9kg | 0.007" | 0.18mm |
| PF100M 5X | 5.0lb | 2.3kg | 0.006" | 0.15mm |
| PF100M 6X | 3.4lb | 1.5kg | 0.005" | 0.13mm |
| PF100M 7X | 2.4lb | 1.1kg | 0.004" | 0.10mm |
