ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tippet

Okay kiddo, you know when you go fishing and you tie a string to your fishing rod? That’s called a fishing line. But sometimes, the fish you want to catch are really clever and they won’t bite on just any string. That’s where tippet comes in!

Tippet is a special type of fishing line that is added to the end of a regular fishing line to make it stronger, thinner, and more transparent. It’s like adding an extra layer of protection to your regular line so that the fish won’t see it and won’t be scared away.

Think of it like adding a superhero cape to your regular fishing line. When you tie on the tippet, it makes your line stronger and more powerful, just like how a superhero might become stronger when they put on their cape.

So next time you go fishing, remember to use tippet and you might just catch the biggest fish in the pond!