Leader
Wire leader
How to fish a wire leader for Trolling, Spinning, Live Baiting.
Characteristics
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Visibility
High
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Abrasion
Very high
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Stretch
None
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Sink rate
Fast
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Memory
Low
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Trolling, Spinning, Live Baiting
Wire strand
Multi-strand twisted metal wire resists sharp teeth of predatory fish.
Snap or twist
Metal snap securely attaches lures while allowing quick changes.
What fish can you catch with a wire leader?
What is a wire leader used for?
A wire leader is the short bite-off trace for toothy fish. It is not wire fishing line, which is a trolling main.
How is a wire leader different from similar gear?
Single or light multi-strand wire at the hook. Steel is the seven-strand sibling; titanium is the kink-resistant single strand.
When should you use a wire leader?
Use it for trolling, live baiting, and spinning when pike, barracuda, or similar fish would cut fluorocarbon.
What problems does a wire leader solve?
It keeps the lure after a bite that would shave nylon in one run.
Wire leader size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.2 mm 8 kg 25 cm
- 0.3 mm 15 kg 30 cm
- 0.4 mm 25 kg 35 cm
- 0.5 mm 40 kg 40 cm