Metal leaders overview: Size and lure action

Meet bite and control requirements, then manage diameter, length, snaps and swivels. Heavy leaders may alter tiny jerkbaits' suspension and head movement. A titanium finished leader is not automatically lighter than every steel one.

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Metal leaders overview

Both primarily address bite-offs. Steel comes in single-strand, multi-strand and coated versions. Titanium leaders also vary in alloy and construction, including nickel-titanium products. Hardware matters as much as the material label.

  1. Steel and titanium alloy
  2. Kinks and service life
  3. Size and lure action
  4. Water and conditions
  5. Rigs
  6. Connections and care

Metal leaders overview