Prevent Fraying fishing rods

Follow these steps to prevent fraying and make professional quality leaders with Surfstrand Micro Supreme® and Surfstrand Micro Ultra®. Or download the printable PDF.

heat the area with a small flame STEP 1:
Briefly heat the area to be cut with a lighter or small flame.
cut with razor sharp cutters STEP 2:
Cut the wire in the heated section under no tension using razor-sharp cutters such as the American Fishing Wire Nipper Tool. The result is a clean cut that will thread easily through sleeves.
wire snipped STEP 3:
Tie or use American Fishing Wire miniature leader sleeves and the Micro Crimp Tool to make terminal connections.
completed leader COMPLETE

titanium in the clinch

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Revised July 2006
AFW-105

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