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AFW · Leader Material
PopularAFW Surflon Micro Ultra, 1x19 Stainless, Nylon Coated, 6-61 lb
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A 1x19 micro stainless steel leader wire with nylon coating that prevents kinks and ties easily.
This 17 lb, 1x19 micro strand stainless steel leader wire suits anglers building fly tippet and predator leaders. Its limp, supple feel sits between the 1x7 and 7x7 Micro Supreme wires, so it can keep a lure moving naturally. A nylon coating resists kinks and makes it easy to tie with common monofilament knots such as the Albright, Clinch and Uni. It comes in a five-meter spool from American Fishing Wire.
Best for
- Saltwater fly fishing for toothy species
- Pike and musky leaders
- Saltwater spinning lure rigs
Skip if
- You avoid wire altogether
- You fish freshwater only
Strengths
- 1x19 micro strand is more flexible than heavy wire
- Nylon coating reduces kink damage during use
- Smooth surface ties secure knots without specialized tools
Trade-offs
- Nylon coating reduces wire flexibility slightly
- Difficult to tie quickly compared to mono leaders
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | stainless steel leader wire |
|---|---|
| Construction | 1x19 micro strand stainless steel |
| Coating | Nylon |
| Weights available | 6-61 lb test |
| Lengths available | 5 meters |
| Made | USA |
Facts
| Line test | 17 lb |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| American Fishing Wire Surflon Micro Ultra, Camo, 5 Meter, 11 lb | Color:Camo | Suits:— |
| AFW Surflon Micro Ultra, 1x19 Stainless, Nylon Coated, 6-61 lb | Color:Camo | Suits:— |
| American Fishing Wire Surflon Micro Ultra, Bright, 5 Meter, 61 lb | Color:Bright | Suits:— |
How it compares
| Product | Line test |
|---|---|
| AFW Surflon Micro Ultra, 1x19 Stainless, Nylon Coated, 6-61 lb | Line test:17 lb |
| Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader, 20 lb, 25 ydPick it if you need a 20 lb fluorocarbon leader on a 25-yard spool that sinks, to tie braid to a lure or hook. | Line test:20 lb |
| Zasie 50 lb Fluorocarbon Leaders, 20 in, 10-Pack, With SwivelPick it if you need a few 50 lb, 20-inch fluorocarbon leaders with a swivel and snap for saltwater or freshwater rigs and want a ten-piece pack. | Line test:50 lb |
| Vipfish Fluorocarbon Leader with Crane Swivel, 20–80 lb, 12-PackPick it if you want a 12-inch, 30 lb fluorocarbon leader in a 12-pack with a crane swivel and snap already fitted. | Line test:30 lb |
| BIG WORM Fishing Leaders with Swivels, 15-Pack, Steel, 40 lbPick it if you want ready-made 40 pound steel wire leaders in 7, 9 and 12 inch lengths for pike, muskie or catfish rigs, and a mixed pack suits your tackle box. | Line test:40 lb |
| Berkley Steelon Wire-Wound Leaders, 6 inch, 30 lb, 3-PackPick it if you need a short, six-inch black wire leader rated to 30 lb to sit between your line and a lure or hook. | Line test:30 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Meter, 6 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 11 Pound Test | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 5 Meter, 17 Pound TestThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 5 Meter, 26 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 35 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 46 Pound Test, 5 Meter, 61 Pound Test | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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