The top 10 fly fishing tippet brands used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, as listed by the
International Game Fish Association. The results were culled from records approved in the 12-month period ending Oct. 31, 2006. About 670 records were approved for the 2007 edition of the record book.
Rio is the No. 1 tippet in the record book for a reason, they're constantly trying to come up with new ways to make their lines better. In November 2007, for example, they released their new Rio Gold fly line, which the company has called "the ultimate freshwater fly line" on the market. www.rioproducts.com
Right on Rio's heels is Ande, the self-proclaimed "Line of Champions." Ande Monofilament has claimed more than 1,300 IGFA World Records in various line classes in fly and non-fly fishing categories in its more than 40 years of business, particularly on the saltwater scene. www.andemonofilament.com
A household name for outdoorsmen across the country, Orvis has everything you need for fly fishing and a whole lot more. Who would've known they'd rank third on the current IGFA fly tippet record holder list, too? For those keeping tabs at home, Orvis has ranked fourth on the top 10 fly rods list and third on the freshwater fly reels list. www.orvis.com
"Australia's strongest fishing line since 1898." A household name Down Under, Platypus just won an award for best sinking-braid line at the 2007 Australian Fishing Tackle Show. www.fishplatypus.com
"Fly lines with an edge," Climax has been around for more than 25 years and offers tippets made specifically for the species you're searching for, everything from redfish and bonefish, to barracuda and snook. They also have a handful of closeout sales on their Web site. www.climaxusa.com
A Japan-based company, Momoi's focus is on sport fishing as well as marine development and aquaculture. www.momoi.co.jp
"America's #1 Line," Stren is the name most freshwater anglers in the states know best, although they're still trying to find their place in the fly-fishing scene. Their "Tips & Techniques" page of their Web site is a good resource for novice anglers. www.stren.com
8. Mason (4)
A saltwater favorite for leaders, shock tippets and weedguards.10. Four others tied (2)
Four other tippet makers tied with two records apiece
