Metal leaders overview: Water and conditions
Opaque metal can blend with dark cover yet silhouette against the surface. Clear water may require careful size and presentation choices, not abandoning necessary bite protection.
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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.