Gerrys Fishing sea wire range covers nylon‑coated stainless steel traces, supple multi‑strand wire and heavy leader kits for toothy predators and wreck work.

Choose the right diameter, coating and crimps for your target species and always test crimps before fishing.

What we stock

Our wire selection includes nylon‑coated stainless steel traces, plain stainless wire and heavy multi‑strand leader kits supplied on convenient spools and with matching crimps for quick trace making. Many spools come in 10 m lengths with crimps included, making them ideal for on‑the‑bank trace construction and repairs.

Types and common uses

• Nylon coated stainless wire — supple, anti‑kink and kinder to fish mouths; ideal for general predator traces and mixed sea work.
• Plain stainless multi‑strand wire — used for heavy wreck and shark traces where abrasion resistance and strength matter.
• Pre‑made wire traces and kits — save time and give consistent strength for boat and shore predator sessions. These options are widely available from mainstream tackle brands and suit a range of breaking strains and methods.

How to choose the right wire

Match wire breaking strain to the species and ground: light coated wire for bass and pollack, heavier 49‑strand or shark leader wire for tope, smoothhound and larger predators. Consider coating for fish safety and handling, and choose a spool length that suits how often you make traces — 10 m spools are a common, practical size for most anglers.

Rigging and practical tips

• Use the correct crimps and crimping pliers; crimps sized to the wire diameter give the strongest joins.
• Avoid knots in most wire — crimps or sleeves are the reliable method for loops and hook attachments.
• Finish traces with a swivel and a short shock leader to reduce stress on the mainline during long casts.
• Test every trace by pulling it under load before you fish; a visual check and a firm pull will reveal weak crimps or damaged wire.

Care and storage

Rinse wire traces and spools in fresh water after saltwater use, dry thoroughly and store spools in a dry box. Replace any wire showing kinks, corrosion or broken strands — damaged wire can fail under load and cost you a fish. Keep crimps and spare swivels in labelled compartments so you can repair rigs quickly on the bank.

FAO

• Which wire for bass and pollack? Light nylon‑coated stainless wire for suppleness and reduced kinking.
• Which wire for tope and wreck work? Heavy multi‑strand or shark leader wire with matching heavy crimps.