Fly-Tying-Lead-Wire-Fly-Tying-Material- Fly-Fishing-Supplies-Accessories
- Fly Tying Material
- 4 lb
- 2
- Lead
- Better rated than 73%
- More reviewed than 67%
A straightforward .020 inch lead wire for weighting flies at the vise, sold in a two spool pack.
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How it ranks among the 67 fly tying materials we track
4.6★ across 345 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
345 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Spooled lead wire used to add weight underneath fly patterns before dubbing or hackle goes on. This pack is the .020 inch diameter gauge, sold as two spools, sized for weighting nymphs and streamers without bulking up the fly body.
Fly tiers wrap this wire around the hook shank as an underbody layer to sink a pattern faster, then cover it with thread and dressing. The .020 inch gauge sits in the mid range of standard gauges, heavier than .015 but lighter than .025, so it suits general nymph and streamer work rather than the smallest or heaviest patterns. Because it ships as bare wire on small spools, there is no wrapped diameter or hook size chart included. Two spools per pack means a spare on hand once the first runs low.
- Lead wire, .020 inch gauge
- 2 spools per pack
- Used as fly underbody weighting
- For nymphs, streamers and similar patterns
Who it's for
Fly tiers who tie their own weighted nymphs, streamers, or Woolly Buggers and want a mid weight lead wire gauge. Not for anglers who only fish store bought flies or need lead free wire for lead restricted waters.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Mid range .020in gauge suits general nymph and streamer tying
- Two spools per pack means a backup once one runs out
- Bare wire wraps flush under thread and dubbing
- No sink rate or hook size chart included
- Lead wire is restricted on some lead free fishing waters
Performance notes
Wrapping turns of lead wire around the shank before dressing adds weight low and close to the hook, which helps a fly sink faster and ride hook point up. The .020 inch gauge is thin enough to wrap in tight turns without building excessive bulk on smaller hook sizes.
Specifications
| Brand | Fly-Tying-Lead-Wire-Fly-Tying-Material- |
|---|---|
| Line Weight | 4 lb |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Material | Lead |
| Color | Medium(.020in)2 Pack |
| Technique | Wire |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fly tying materials.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fly-Tying-Lead-Wire-Fly-Tying-Material- Fly-Fishing-Supplies-AccessoriesThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 345 | 4.0 / 5 |
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| 10 unknown Fly Tying Materials10 | 4.7 / 5 | 644 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Solarez 75813 Fly Tying MaterialsSolarez | 4.7 / 5 | 486 | 4.1 / 5 |
| XFISHMAN Fly-Tying-Thread-Kit-6/0-3/0 Fly Tying Supplies Fly Fishing Materials AccessoriesXFISHMAN | 4.5 / 5 | 421 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Fly-Tying-Lead-Wire-Fly-Tying-Material- fly tying materials
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What gauge is this lead wire?
It is .020 inch diameter, a mid range gauge for general fly weighting.
How many spools come in the pack?
Two spools of the same .020 inch gauge.
Can I use this on waters with lead restrictions?
Check local rules first, since lead wire is banned on some lead free fisheries.