Line
Wire line
How to fish a wire line for Trolling, 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, Live Baiting
Metal wire
Solid metallic construction provides ultimate tooth-proof abrasion resistance.
Coil memory
Rigid loops retain their coiled shape due to metallic stiffness.
Single strand
Unbraided mono-filament wire creates minimal drag while trolling deeply.
What fish can you catch with a wire line?
What is a wire line used for?
Wire fishing line is a trolling main for toothy fish and deep presentations. It is not a short wire leader at the hook.
How is a wire line different from similar gear?
Zero stretch, a fast sink, and high scrape resistance. You fish it on a conventional or trolling reel, not a spinning spool.
When should you use a wire line?
Use it for trolling and live baiting when pike, wahoo, or similar fish would cut braid, or when the lure must dive on a short line.
What problems does a wire line solve?
It survives teeth and gets a bait down fast on a troll without a long fluorocarbon shock.
Wire line size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.41 mm 9.1 kg
- 0.51 mm 13.6 kg
- 0.58 mm 18.1 kg
- 0.66 mm 22.7 kg