AFW · Leader Material
AFW Bleeding Leader Wire, Blood Red Nylon Coated, 20 lb, 30 ft
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Blood red coated stainless steel leader wire for toothy fish and offshore topwater fishing.
This is a 30-foot spool of 20 lb test leader wire made of seven stainless strands under a red nylon coat. The red coating is meant to look like blood near the surface and fade from view in deeper water. It suits anglers rigging leaders for toothy fish such as pike or muskie, where bite-offs are a concern.
Best for
- Topwater fishing where color visibility attracts strikes
- Toothy fish that need bite-resistant leader
- Deeper water where red light filters out
Skip if
- You fish mainly subsurface with lures
- You need clear or invisible leader
Strengths
- Stainless steel 1x7 strands resist fraying and hold up to sharp teeth
- Blood red nylon coating mimics natural prey coloration in shallow water
- Abrasion-resistant coating extends leader life on rocks and structure
Trade-offs
- Red color remains visible to fish in clear shallow water
- Stiffer than monofilament leader, less natural action on soft baits
- Coating can slip or peel if damaged by sharp objects
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | leader wire |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 ft |
| Breaking strength | 20 lb |
| Construction | 1x7 stainless steel |
| Coating | Blood red nylon |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Feet, 15 Pound Test, 30 Feet, 20 Pound Test, 300 Feet, 20 Pound Test, 1000 Feet, 20 Pound TestThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30 Feet, 30 Pound Test, 300 Feet, 30 Pound Test, 1000 Feet, 30 Pound Test, 30 Feet, 45 Pound Test, 300 Feet, 45 Pound Test, 1000 Feet, 45 Pound Test, 30 Feet, 60 Pound Test, 300 Feet, 60 Pound Test, 1000 Feet, 60 Pound Test, 30 Feet, 90 Pound Test, 300 Feet, 90 Pound Test, 1000 Feet, 90 Pound Test and 2 more | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Line test | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFW Bleeding Leader Wire, Blood Red Nylon Coated, 20 lb, 30 ft | Line test:20 lb | Color:Blood Red | Suits:— |
| AFW Bleeding Leader Wire, Blood Red Nylon Coated, 90 lb, 30 ft | Line test:— | Color:Blood Red | Suits:— |
Facts
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Line test | 20 lb |
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