Tenkara USA Nylon Tippet, 30m 4.9 lb 5x Fly Fishing Monofilament Clear Line Available in 5X only Tenkara USA have come to the conclusion that there is no need to complicate something like tippet diameter selection. With underwater observations it is clear that the micro differences between 5X and thinner tippets makes little difference regarding tippet visibility - fish can see 5X about as well as 7X tippet 30 meters of premium monofilament processed in Japan by Gamma Technologies Tenkara USA's tippet is the same as the Frog-Hair tippet and counts on an exclusive patented technology that makes it very supple, abrasion resistant and holds knots very well, qualities necessary for tenkara fishing 5X .006 (.152 mm) 4.9 lb (2.23 kg)