The tippet is usually the smallest gauge line on your rig and is virtually invisible to the fish. Tippet is also very flexible and allows your fly to float or swim more naturally. Normally the tippet is 2 to 4 feet in length and matches, or is smaller than, the diameter of the leader's tip.
Noun. 1. ichor - (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods.Greek mythology-the mythology of the ancient Greeks. fluid-a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure.chor. n. 1. (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods. 2. (Pathology) pathol a foul-smelling watery discharge from a wound or ulcer. [C17: from Greek ikhÅr, of obscure origin].
He associated these elements with four Greek gods and goddesses - air with Zeus, earth with Hera, fire with Hades, and water with Nestis (believed to be Persephone): Now hear the fourfold roots of everything: Enlivening Hera, Hades, shining Zeus. And Nestis, moistening mortal springs with tears.