Tyger wire

Hem · Feb 20, 2022

Winter dragging on here in Montana. Starting to organize gear for my spring pike fishing trip. Yeah, I know, probably 7 weeks before ice comes off.
The one item I buy every winter is 15lb Tyger wire. So far I am striking out finding any online.
Anybody have about 10' worth they would be willing to sell?
Also curious to hear of any feedback on a similar coated product I might use as a substitute.
Thanks.

Northern · Feb 20, 2022

I haven't tried this personally, but in one of Gunnar Brammer's videos, he discusses using Beadalon to build bite leaders (at about 5 min in vid) - easily found at any craft store
Not the same as knottable TW, but an option

Bob N · Feb 20, 2022

American Fishing Wire is another potential for you. I’ve used it for a few years, no problem tying a perfection loop in it. If I remember right they also produce Beadalon. Check out Hobby Lobby, Michaels etc.

Hem · Feb 20, 2022

Bob N said:
American Fishing Wire is another potential for you. I’ve used it for a few years, no problem tying a perfection loop in it. If I remember right they also produce Beadalon. Check out Hobby Lobby, Michaels etc.

Thanks Bob N.
I will check that out.

clarkman · Feb 20, 2022

yep, Beadalon works great for tiger muskies. When I use wire, it's the black coated .018

patrick1 · Feb 20, 2022

Northern said:
I haven't tried this personally, but in one of Gunnar Brammer's videos, he discusses using Beadalon to build bite leaders (at about 5 min in vid) - easily found at any craft store
Not the same as knottable TW, but an option

I wonder if Gunnar got to pick that still shot from his video

Triploidjunkie · Feb 21, 2022

I just pick up a pack of premade wire leaders from Walmart. I prefer black. One pack easily last me all season. I usually carry a roll of wire, but hate using it, and usually never do. I haven't found any leader shy pike or musky yet.

Hem · Feb 21, 2022

Triploidjunkie said:
I just pick up a pack of premade wire leaders from Walmart. I prefer black. One pack easily last me all season. I usually carry a roll of wire, but hate using it, and usually never do. I haven't found any leader shy pike or musky yet.

I have had fishing when I felt the pike were a little reluctant with wire. Tyger wire is more limber which helps the action of the my go-to flies. I have seen some new clips made by Rio that look worthy of a try. Certainly would save time and wire swapping flies. Of course, these clips are out of stock at Feather-Craft too.

G_Smolt · Feb 21, 2022

Senyo's Intruder wire (Hareline) is strong as hell. Might wanna check that stuff out.

SurfnFish · Feb 21, 2022

Might want to swing by the nearest Joanne's craft store, they usually have an excellent selection of coated and non coated wire used for making jewelery and what not.

Old406Kid · Feb 21, 2022

Hem said:
. I have seen some new clips made by Rio that look worthy of a try. Certainly would save time and wire swapping flies. Of course, these clips are out of stock at Feather-Craft too.

Is this what you're referring to?

If so, you might check your Sportsman's Warehouse store.
Even if they don't have the item in stock I've been doing some ship to store free with good results.

Hem · Feb 22, 2022

Old406Kid said:
Is this what you're referring to?
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If so, you might check your Sportsman's Warehouse store.
Even if they don't have the item in stock I've been doing some ship to store free with good results.

Yes^^^
Don't know if they have been around for a bit, but I just saw them for the first time on-line. Ordered some yesterday to give a try.
Thanks 406.

clarkman · Feb 22, 2022

I went back and forth on the clips (I have a different brand, but they're the same as above) and have now pretty much stopped using them. They're really nice because of super fast fly changes, but I find that every so often, they get a little crooked on the hook causing the fly to not swim properly so I'm paying more attention to that rather than focusing what I should be focusing on. I'd use them for smallies since you're catching a ton of fish. But, not for muskies (rather tigers in my case) where every one of those big ones requires all of my focus.

Hem · Feb 22, 2022

clarkman said:
I went back and forth on the clips (I have a different brand, but they're the same as above) and have now pretty much stopped using them. They're really nice because of super fast fly changes, but I find that every so often, they get a little crooked on the hook causing the fly to not swim properly so I'm paying more attention to that rather than focusing what I should be focusing on. I'd use them for smallies since you're catching a ton of fish. But, not for muskies (rather tigers in my case) where every one of those big ones requires all of my focus.

Good info Clarkman. I bought some just because...but a close up look had me anticipating just what you described.
Thanks for the heads up.

Old406Kid · Feb 22, 2022

Hem said:
Good info Clarkman. I bought some just because...but a close up look had me anticipating just what you described.
Thanks for the heads up.

I was going to try some with balanced leeches. My fumble fingers have a hard time with nonslip loop knots so I don't change as often as I should when I should be searching for the hot fly of the day. If they don't pan out, I guess I've spent six bucks on a lot of dumber things in my life.