Fishing Wire 101 - Choosing The Right Wire

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 16 Jul 2024

Fishing Wire 101 - Choosing The Right Wire

Some fish have teeth, really sharp teeth, and they can make short work of mono or fluoro leaders. You might land some occasionally, but, for the most part, catching these fish consistently requires wire leaders. There are a couple of exceptions, most notably trolling spoons for king and Spanish mackerel, but landing success for toothy critters rises significantly when a wire leader is used. There are basically two types of wire - multiple strand and single strand. This refers to whether the wire is a single piece or if it is made up of multiple pieces of lighter wire that are braided or twisted, similar to rope. Wire leaders are made of two materials. Most are made from stainless steel and some are made of titanium. Some fishermen are very pleased with titanium wire, but I never got comfortable with it. Stranded titanium wire was soft, extremely flexible and very easy to work with. …