Is it possible to tie 6X Flouro tippet to a size 8 wooly bugger (just being lazy)?

[Andrwhite610]

Today I lived this.

I was nymphing 6x tippet on a stream for brookies early morning. Later in the morning I was on another stream, a spring creek. I tied on a small maybe 2 inch streamer that was kind of like a Kreelex minnow to the 6x. A 16-18” brown shot out from under some vegetation and slammed it. I set the hook(maybe a little too hard) and snapped my tippet right off at the ring. I used a clinch knot. I would assume the 6x and my hard hook set with the rod is exactly why I broke off. I am new to fly fishing so it’s a learning experience.

 

[Dubhlaine]

When fishing streamers, I recommend not going lighter than 3x.

When trout hit a streamer, they will often break 4x tippet. But very rarely break 3x tippet.

You can make tippet adjustments easier by tying a tippet ring at the end of a base leader that is tapered to 2x. Then build your tippet section with spools of 3x, 4x, 5x.

I agree in general for heavier tippet but 4x is my go to for steelhead streamers, never broke off.
As far as using 5/6x with nymphs I just remove the bottom 2-3ft of 5/6x and tie the streamer in. In fact moving/stained water never go below 4x. And with the 4lb segaur invix 200y spool for $20 it's a bargin. 😂👍

 

[JimNovo]

Today I lived this.

I was nymphing 6x tippet on a stream for brookies early morning. Later in the morning I was on another stream, a spring creek. I tied on a small maybe 2 inch streamer that was kind of like a Kreelex minnow to the 6x. A 16-18” brown shot out from under some vegetation and slammed it. I set the hook(maybe a little too hard) and snapped my tippet right off at the ring. I used a clinch knot. I would assume the 6x and my hard hook set with the rod is exactly why I broke off. I am new to fly fishing so it’s a learning experience.

6x and streamers are not friends!
6x is meant for tiny flies.

 

[Andrwhite610]

6x and streamers are not friends!
6x is meant for tiny flies.

Laziness and not thinking on my part. Live and learn I guess. Wondering if I can still get another shot at it in a week or so.

 

[PaScoGi]

Thanks all. Good stuff, appreciate it!

 

[wbranch]

I fish Clouser type flies for larger trout. I never go lighter than 2X. Often I prefer 1X. Remember if you are strip fishing a streamer you are pulling it away from a fish rushing to take it. Here are two strong opposing forces. I have had 18" browns break 3X like it was 6X. You may of hooked a trophy. You want to land it. Go strong or go home. All at least 2X.