Airflo - Premium Fluorocarbon - 30m

Airflo - Premium Fluorocarbon - 30m – Stealth, strength, and knotability in one spool.

The Airflo Premium Fluorocarbon – 30m is engineered in Japan to deliver the perfect balance of stealth, strength, and knotability. Made from 100% fluorocarbon, this low-visibility tippet offers exceptional tensile strength, superior abrasion resistance, and consistent performance with every knot. Designed to disappear underwater, it provides anglers with the stealth needed to fool wary fish in clear conditions. Supplied on Airflo’s unique recycled tippet spool, the large diameter reduces memory, while the cleverly designed tippet band prevents line damage when dispensing. Individually color-coded and embossed with size designations, each spool is easy to identify and manage on the water. Reliable, durable, and environmentally conscious, Airflo Premium Fluorocarbon is a top choice for serious anglers. Shop online or visit Drift Outfitters in Toronto for expert advice and fast shipping anywhere in Canada.

• Incredible knot strength
• Low visibility 100% fluorocarbon
• Recycled spoo
• Innovative tippet band

Q: What types of fly fishing tippet do you sell?
A: At Drift Outfitters, we offer nylon and fluorocarbon tippet materials in a full range of diameters. Nylon tippet is affordable, flexible, and perfect for dry flies, while fluorocarbon is nearly invisible underwater and excels for nymphing, streamers, and saltwater fishing.

Q: How do I choose the right tippet size?
A: Tippet size is based on both the fish you’re targeting and the fly you’re fishing. Lighter tippets (5X–7X) are best for small flies and wary trout, while stronger tippets (0X–3X) are used for bigger flies, bass, salmon, and steelhead. Choosing the right diameter ensures a natural drift and better casting dynamics.

Q: How is fluorocarbon tippet different from nylon?
A: Fluorocarbon sinks, is more abrasion-resistant, and is harder for fish to see underwater, making it perfect for subsurface presentations. Nylon floats better, is easier to knot, and is often the choice for dry fly fishing. Many anglers carry both to match changing conditions.

Q: Which tippet brands do you carry?
A: We carry leading brands RIO, Scientific Anglers and more. These spools are built for consistency, knot strength, and performance whether you’re fishing freshwater or saltwater.

Q: How should I store my tippet spools?
A: Keep tippet spools out of direct sunlight and avoid leaving them in hot environments, as UV light and heat can weaken the material. Use a tippet holder or tender to keep spools organized and replace older tippet regularly to ensure strength on the water. Nylon leaders and tippet will dry out and become brittle over time, it’s recommended you replace these each season.