This might help clarify things a bit. Your leader and tippet should taper.
I use a 2X leader and when it gets too short I taper it down with 8 lb floro, then 6 lb floro.
If I'm not feeling lazy I'll tie my own leader and tippet starting with with 14 lb, 12 lb., 8 lb. , 6lb. floro.
Buying actual "tippet" is a waste of cash in my opinion. A 50 yd roll of florocarbon will last a long time. I'm always left with a 9 to 11 ft leader and tippet.
For pike or walleye I go with heaver lb. test using the same method.
stan
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