Good Karma Fishing Tackle

AFW #5 Tooth Proof Stainless Steel Single Strand Leader Wire, 44 lb Test, Bright, 472.5ft

$20.99

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Description

Brand: AFW Color: Bright Features: USE: Bite protection from toothy fish is the main/ideal purposes of this leader wire. It’s a hard wire that offers bite protection (or prevents break offs) from toothy fish cutting the connection between your lure and your line, from such species as shark (salt) to pike/muskie (fresh). Stiff but strong wire used for bite traces. Recommend haywire twist or alb testright knot. SIZE: #5 = 44lb test / 20kg test. The wire measures .014"/0.36mm. The package includes 472.5ft/317m of wire. COLOR: Bright stainless steel finish. MATERIAL: Type 304 stainless steel alloy is hard, but not brittle, and delivers the perfect combination of flexibility and strength. AFW’s unique pre-straightening process eliminates cast, providing a straighter leader wire with improved kink resistance. MADE IN USA. AFW is the leading wire leader producer. We offer the fishing industry’s most complete line of wire products made in the United States since 1976. Binding: Sports Release Date: 21-03-2011 model number: S05T-.25# Part Number: S05T-.25# Details: Tooth Proof leader wire lives up to its name and provides maximum protection the ferocious jaws of Barracuda, King Mackerel, Wahoo and other toothy fish. Made from specially controlled Type 304 stainless steel alloy to be hard, but not brittle, and to deliver the perfect combination of flexibility and strength. Tooth Proof possesses incomparable abrasion resistance and tames the toughest toothy fish. AFW’s unique pre-straightening process eliminates cast, providing a straighter leader wire with improved kink resistance. Tournament tested tough, this proven leader wire continues to put anglers on the winner board! EAN: 0035926019744 Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.0 x 0.3 inches Good Karma Sportfishing is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com. For more information about Good Karma Sportfishing visit https://goodkarmasportfishing.com

Specifications

Length

472.5 in (12002 mm)

Field Notes

Use this as a bite leader when targeting toothy saltwater predators or other fish that can cut standard line. It is meant to be tied between the main line and lure or bait to add abrasion and bite protection, especially with haywire twist or similar wire-leader knots.

Pros

  • Stainless steel wire offers strong bite protection
  • Good abrasion resistance and kink resistance
  • Long 472.5 ft spool is useful for making many leaders

Cons

  • Stiff wire is less natural than fluorocarbon or mono
  • Requires wire-specific knots or twists

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