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Mimilure · Leader Material
Mimilure Wire Leader, 50 lb Test, 0.55mm, 32.8 ft, 20 Sleeves
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Nylon-coated 7-strand stainless steel wire leader that resists saltwater corrosion and can be hand-tied without tools.
This is a 32.8-foot spool of nylon-coated, seven-strand stainless steel leader wire in the 50 lb class, about 0.022 inches thick. The coating lets you tie it by hand, and 20 crimp sleeves come in the box for building rigs. It suits anglers who need a bite-resistant leader for toothy fish like pike, bluefish or barracuda in fresh or salt water.
Best for
- Rigging large saltwater species with sharp teeth
- Situations where light mono fails to abrasion
- Quick leader construction from bulk spools
Skip if
- You fish freshwater where wire leader is overkill
- You need invisible leader material for clear-water sight fishing
Strengths
- Nylon coating makes wire flexible and hand-knotable
- Stainless construction resists saltwater corrosion
Trade-offs
- Nylon coating can slip off in heavy use
- Wire leader is visible and may reduce strikes in clear water
- Requires crimping knowledge for best connection strength
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | wire leader |
|---|---|
| Breaking strength | 50 lb |
| Length | 32.8 ft |
| Material | 7-strand stainless steel |
| Coating | Nylon |
| Crimp sleeves | 20 included |
How it compares
| Product |
|---|
| Mimilure Wire Leader, 50 lb Test, 0.55mm, 32.8 ft, 20 Sleeves |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Scotty Mini Power Grip Plus, 18 in Leader with SnapPick it if you run a downrigger and want a compact release with an 18-inch leader and a cannonball snap that clips to the weight. |
| Skylety Fishing Bait Thread, 0.2 mm, 656 ft per SpoolPick it if you need a clear 0.2 mm nylon elastic thread to hold soft baits like shrimp on a hook without tying knots. |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 10lb Test, 0.014in/0.35mm Diameter | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 20lb Test, 0.016in/0.40mm Diameter | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30lb Test, 0.018in/0.45mm Diameter, 40lb Test, 0.020in/0.50mm Diameter, 50lb Test, 0.022in/0.55mm Diameter, 60lb Test, 0.024in/0.60mm Diameter, 80lb Test, 0.028in/0.70mm Diameter, 100lb Test, 0.031in/0.8mm Diameter, 200lb Test, 0.047in/1.2mm DiameterThis one | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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