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XFISHMAN · Fly Tying Materials
XFISHMAN Lead Wire Assortment, 6-Pack
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Color: Medium(.020in)2 Pack
- Medium(.020in)2 Pack
- 3 Size Assortment 6 Pack
- Ex Heavy(.040in)2 Pack
- Heavy(.030in)2 Pack
- Item weight
- 4
Quick take
Round lead wire in three diameters on spools for weighting nymphs and streamers during fly tying.
This is a two-pack of spooled lead wire in a .020 inch medium diameter, made for adding weight to flies. You wrap it around the hook shank before tying the rest of the fly, which gets nymphs and streamers down in the water column. Each spool is about an ounce, and the pair suits tiers who want a basic, soft weighting material at the vise.
Best for
- Tying weighted nymphs and streamers
- Controlling fly depth without split shot
- Custom fly patterns
Skip if
- You buy pre-weighted jig hook fly patterns
- You prefer non-lead weighting alternatives
Strengths
- Three sizes cover most fly tying applications
- Spooled format easy to handle
- Standard thickness for consistent wrapping
Trade-offs
- Lead material may not comply with future regulations
- Requires practice to wrap evenly
- Multiple sizes create storage and organization needs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | lead wire for fly tying |
|---|---|
| Sizes | .020, .030, .040 in diameter |
| Count | 2 spools of each size |
| Format | Standard thread spools |
| Weight | 1 ounce per spool |
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