Danville Spooled Lead Wire

Danville Spooled Lead Wire is the perfect wire to weight your flies with. It is available in a number of sizes for midge patterns all the way to large streamers.

Uses

Patterns and Tying Techniques - Danville Spooled Lead Wire is used mostly as an underbody on nymphs. It adds weight and gets your flies down quicker than a bead alone. It also helps with creating a taper and seating beads.

Comparisons

Danville Lead Wire vs Danville Lead-Free Wire - Danville Lead Wire is heavier and softer than Lead-Free Wire. Use Lead-Free Wire when you can't use lead or don't want to.

Example Flies

Patterns - Lead Wire is perfect for nymphs like the Hare's Ear and the Copper John. It is also used in streamers like Woolly Buggers and Matukas. You can use Lead Wire to add weight to Crab and other saltwater flies.

Pack Size and Physical Description

Approximate Dimensions - Available in .010, .015, .020, .025, .030, and .035 diameters.

Pack Size - One standard size thread spool.

**These sizes and dimensions may vary based on manufacturer changes**