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AFW · Leader Material
PopularAFW Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire, 65 lb, 5 Meter
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- Item weight
- 8.82 Pounds
Quick take
49-strand stainless wire with nylon coating, knottable for trolling large saltwater gamefish.
Best for
- Trolling for king mackerel and shark
- Saltwater pike and pike-musky
- Offshore jigging near structure
Skip if
- You fish freshwater bass or trout
- You prefer monofilament leaders
Strengths
- 49 strands provide exceptional flexibility and kink resistance
- Nylon coating allows standard monofilament knots
- Stainless steel resists saltwater corrosion
Trade-offs
- Heavier and more visible than monofilament to fish
- Requires practice tying reliable knots with wire
- Regular inspection for nylon coating damage needed
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | wire leader |
|---|---|
| Strand count | 49 |
| Test weight | 13-90 lb |
| Length | 5 meter |
| Coating | Nylon |
| Material | Stainless steel |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Meter, 13 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 20 Pound Test, 100 Meter, 20 Pound Test | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 5 Meter, 26 Pound Test, 100 Meter, 26 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 40 Pound Test, 100 Meter, 40 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 65 Pound Test, 100 Meter, 65 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 90 Pound Test, 100 Meter, 90 Pound TestThis one | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Line test | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFW Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire, 65 lb, 5 Meter | Line test:65 lb | Color:Camo | Suits:— |
| AFW Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire, 90 lb, 5 Meter, Black | Line test:— | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| AFW Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire, 13 lb, 5 Meter, Black | Line test:— | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| AFW Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire, 90 lb, 5 Meter, Bright | Line test:— | Color:Bright | Suits:— |
| AFW Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire, 90 lb, 5 Meter, Camo | Line test:— | Color:Camo | Suits:— |
Facts
| Color | Camo |
|---|---|
| Line test | 65 lb |
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