Tippet rings, fly fishing snaps & fly fishing swivels
Change leader tips and flies quickly and easily
The tippet ring – often also referred to as a micro ring or leader ring – makes it easy to quickly adapt your leader setup to changing conditions on the water. This small ring is attached to the front end of your leader, and the tippet is then tied to it. Thanks to this small tool, this process is quick and simple – for example using an improved clinch knot, which is easy to tie even riverside and provides excellent knot strength. The real advantage of using tippet rings lies in the fact that your main leader retains its original length even when you change the tippet. This way, the turnover and casting characteristics of a well-matched leader remain consistent over time. Tippet rings help you save not only money, but also reduce waste. Our premium tippet rings feature a smooth surface with no sharp edges and offer a high breaking strength. They are also very small and lightweight, so they won't affect your casting performance or the floating/sinking behavior of your setup.
TIPPET RINGS & FLY SNAPS
FASTER CHANGES, LESS WEAR, MORE TIME FISHING
Tippet rings – also known as micro rings – are among the small yet incredibly useful tools in fly fishing. They allow you to quickly and easily change your tippet without having to replace the entire leader. The small metal ring is attached to the end of the leader, keeping the connection between leader and tippet stable and eliminating the need to shorten the leader with every tippet change. This means your leader retains its original length and maintains its optimal turnover properties, even after multiple changes.
The main advantage of this method is not only saving time, but also reducing material waste. Any angler who fishes regularly knows that traditional knotting methods inevitably lead to a shortening of the leader over time. Using a tippet ring keeps your leader intact, allowing your setup to perform consistently.
WHY THE GERMANS CALL THEM PITZENBAUER RINGS?
The name “Pitzenbauer ring” originates from German fly fisher Helmut Pitzenbauer, who helped refine these handy rings for fly fishing back in the 1980s. Despite their small size, they are extremely strong and durable, have a perfectly smooth surface, and won’t damage your line. Thanks to their minimal weight, they don’t noticeably affect the flotation or sinking behavior of your rig, making them suitable for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers alike.
FLY SNAPS – FAST FLY CHANGES WITHOUT KNOTS
While tippet rings simplify changing your tippet, fly snaps allow for lightning-fast fly changes without retying a knot every time. Especially when fishing larger patterns like streamers or heavy nymphs, they’re a real time-saver, allowing you to simply clip the fly into the snap. When your fingers are cold or the light is fading, fly snaps offer a quick and convenient alternative to tying knots.
MAXIMUM VERSATILITY FOR EVERY SITUATION
Whether you’re using delicate tippets for spooky trout or casting big streamers for aggressive predators, tippet rings and fly snaps provide maximum flexibility, allowing you to adapt instantly to changing conditions. We offer both Pitzenbauer-style tippet rings and fly snaps in various sizes and strengths, so you’ll always have the right setup on hand. If you want to spend more time fishing and less time tying knots, you’ll quickly learn to appreciate these small but mighty helpers.
