Safety - Check Tippet
When you catch a big fish, there are a number of things that can damage your tippet. Teeth, stress on your knot, possible abrasion from a rock or stick are the most common threats. To be safe, you really need to examine your complete tippet before you make another cast. Many times you will discover damage. The tippet has done its job by landing that big fish. It is now time to check for possible damage. Better SAFE than sorry.