Hareline Flat Lead Free Wire

A perfect choice whenever you need to add weight to a fly without the bulk that’s often caused by round wire or are fishing an area where lead is banned, Hareline’s Flat Lead Free Wire has you covered whether you’re tying large stoneflies or saltwater crabs. As its name suggests, this wire is totally flat and lays a bit more cleanly when used to wrap a body; it also has a lead-free composition while still being nice and heavy. This wire is great for wrapping bodies, but it’s also an excellent choice whenever you need to tie something like a stonefly that has a wide body. Fast-sinking and easy to work with, it’s hard to go wrong with Hareline’s Flat Lead Free Wire. 

Uses

Like most lead wires, Hareline’s Flat Lead Free Wire is used anytime you want to make your fly sink more quickly. Though, with its flat construction, this wire is much less bulky than standard round wire, and it's an especially good choice whenever you’re imitating forage with a naturally flat body, such as many stonefly nymphs.  

Comparisons 

If you’re looking for an exact replica of this wire that isn’t lead-free, then Hareline’s Flat Lead Wire is the perfect choice. This wire is identical but is constructed from lead, making it less environmentally-friendly. Though, if you want a lead free wire that isn’t flat, then Hareline’s Round Lead Free Wire is just the right choice.