High quality saltwater tippet at a sharp price
Built-in stretch helps keep hooks pinned
Strong, abrasion resistant and easy to knot
Ideal for barra, permit, GT's, queenfish and more
Frog Hair Deep Blue Saltwater Tippet Material is a well-priced, high quality leader material built specifically for harsh saltwater environments and powerful fish. It offers an excellent balance of strength, abrasion resistance and shock absorption, making it a smart choice for anglers chasing everything from estuary species through to serious tropical fish.
One of the standout benefits of Deep Blue is controlled stretch. That extra give can make a real difference with hard-hitting, aerial species like barramundi and tarpon, helping keep hooks pinned during violent head shakes and jumps while reducing sudden break-offs.
Unlike some overly stiff saltwater materials, Deep Blue ties easily and casts cleanly, making it easier to build leaders that turn over properly and fish the way they should.
Whether you’re throwing flies at barra in the snags, teasing queenfish on the flats or chasing tough reef species, this is dependable saltwater tippet that won’t punish the wallet.
Features
- Purpose-built saltwater tippet material
- Excellent value for money
- Strong and abrasion resistant
- Built-in stretch for shock absorption
- Helps keep hooks pinned on jumping fish
- Easy knot tying and strong knot performance
- Casts better than many stiff saltwater materials
- Reduced untimely break-offs
- IGFA Class rated
Specifications
| Code | Size | Diameter | Breaking Strain | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDBT3-14 | 10# | 0.011" (0.279 mm) | 11.0 lb (5 kg) | 32.8 yds (30 m) |
| FDBT3-15 | 12# | 0.012" (0.305 mm) | 13.2 lb (6 kg) | 32.8 yds (30 m) |
| FDBT3-16 | 16# | 0.014" (0.356 mm) | 17.6 lb (8 kg) | 32.8 yds (30 m) |
| FDBT3-17 | 20# | 0.015" (0.381 mm) | 22.0 lb (10 kg) | 27.3 yds (25 m) |
| FDBT3-18 | 30# | 0.017" (0.432 mm) | 35 lb (16 kg) | 27.3 yds (25 m) |
| FDBT3-19 | 40# | 0.019" (0.483 mm) | 40.0 lb (18 kg) | 27.3 yds (25 m) |
| FDBT3-20 | 50# | 0.021" (0.533 mm) | 52.9 lb (24 kg) | 27.3 yds (25 m) |
| FDBT3-21 | 60# | 0.023" (0.584 mm) | 61.6 lb (28 kg) | 27.3 yds (25 m) |
| FDBT3-22 | 80# | 0.027" (0.686 mm) | 81.4 lb (37 kg) | 27.3 yds (25 m) |
Why We Rate It
Some saltwater leader materials are overly rigid and unforgiving. Deep Blue gives you strength and toughness, but with enough stretch and handling ease to fish better and lose fewer fish.
Who is this for?
Saltwater fly anglers chasing barramundi, tarpon, queenfish, trevally, permit and reef species who want dependable tippet material with shock absorption and serious durability.