1. CHECK YOUR KNOTS Look for old knots or “Wind(more likely casting) Knots” that can be weak. Replace Leader if it has knots in it or if it is too short. Always start the day with new tippit, don’t assume that the tippet you used last week is still good. If you lose your fly to a fish, look at the end. If it looks like a curly pig tail, the knot was not tied correctly. 2 REPLACE TIPPIT WHEN NEEDED Replace your tippit before it gets too short, minimum tippit length should n