AFW

The AFW Haywire Twist Tool enables you to make perfectly wrapped haywire twists with minimal effort.  The haywire twist is a great way to attach wire to a lure for fish that have aggressive teeth like barracuda and wahoo.  

When creating the haywire twist, it make a loop in the wire that you can attach a clasp to or you can put it though the lure first and then twist the wire.  It's an extremely strong connection and is easy to tie with this tool.  Watch the video below to see how to tie it, we strongly recommend the AFW Haywire Twist Tool rather than using pliers.

Description:

Made of Aircraft Grade Aluminum

AFW Surfstrand Stainless Steel 1x7 Wire Leader is made of corrosion resistant, spring temper stainless steel. Compared to our competitor’s old style 1x3 construction, Surfstrand’s 1x7 construction offers higher break strength and more realistic action.

The wire is specially stranded to deliver superior kink resistance, and the high strength of stainless makes this an excellent wire for leaders, lures, and trolling. Camouflaged

Brown finish minimizes reflections and disappears beneath the water. Attach Surfstrand using crimping sleeves and crimping pliers or tie with a Figure 8 Knot. Made in USA by AFW.

Premium Double Barrel Leader Sleeves for Big Game Fishing

AFW Thin Wall Double Barrel Sleeves deliver professional-grade performance for rigging heavy mono leaders and wire. Trusted by tournament anglers and tackle manufacturers worldwide, these sleeves feature a burr-free, nonabrasive finish that won't damage your line while providing maximum holding strength.

Key Features:

• Available in Nickel plated and Black oxidized finishes
• Thin wall design optimized for big game mono leader material
• Burr-free interior protects line integrity
• Superior corrosion resistance for saltwater applications
• Compatible with wire, monofilament, and fluorocarbon leaders
• High strength construction for targeting tuna, marlin, and other big game species

Why Choose AFW Sleeves?

When you're battling trophy fish, your terminal tackle needs to perform flawlessly. AFW's precision-engineered sleeves provide the reliability professional captains demand, with consistent crimping performance that ensures your leaders won't fail when it matters most.

Raise your angling success to a higher level with new AFW Titanium Tooth Proof Leader Wire. This revolutionary leader wire stretches and recovers to set hooks and prevent bite-offs. Special smoke-black finish hides beneath the water ready to capture Barracuda, King Mackerel, Wahoo, and other toothy big game fish. The technologically advanced titanium alloy delivers dramatic kink resistance and flexibility.

No more haywire twisting - you can tie Titanium Tooth Proof to bait and line using the Clinch and Albright knots. AFW’s special blend of Titanium combines unequalled corrosion resistance and tremendous strength. Long range fishing, most often this wire is used for making up wahoo bait rigs.

The AFW Tooth Proof Hard Wire Cutters 5.5" are expertly designed for anglers tackling tough fishing challenges. Crafted with tempered steel blades, these cutters effortlessly shear through spring-hard wire and cable, delivering clean, flat, and safe-to-handle cuts. Ideal for creating shark rigs, kingfish leaders, or cutting wire for catch-and-release, this tool is a must-have for tournament anglers and bait riggers.

The spring-loaded hinge reduces hand fatigue, ensuring comfort during extended use. Proudly made in the USA by American Fishing Wire, these durable cutters are perfect for handling tough materials like AFW Tooth Proof Stainless Steel Leader Wire, making them an essential tool for big game and saltwater fishing.

Key Features:

• Tempered Steel Blades: Precision-engineered to cut hard wire and cable cleanly.

• Spring-Loaded Hinge: Enhances comfort and reduces fatigue for prolonged use.

• Ideal for Big Game Fishing: Perfect for shark rigs, kingfish leaders, and other heavy-duty applications.

• Made in the USA: High-quality craftsmanship from American Fishing Wire.

• Length: 5.5 inches, offering a compact yet powerful cutting solution.

Applications: Designed for cutting AFW Tooth Proof Stainless Steel Leader Wire, shark cables, and other hard fishing wires, ensuring safe and precise cuts for professional and recreational anglers alike.

AFW Tooth Proof Stainless Steel Wire Leader 1/4LB is engineered to withstand the fiercest toothy predators like Barracuda and King Mackerel. Made from Type 304 stainless steel, it offers an optimal balance of strength and flexibility without brittleness. This abrasion-resistant leader features AFW’s pre-straightening process to eliminate cast memory and improve kink resistance.

Its Camouflaged Brown finish minimizes visibility in deep water, enhancing your chances of a strike. Tournament tested and made in the USA, this leader wire delivers reliable performance for serious anglers targeting hard-fighting game fish.

The AFW Tooth Proof Stainless Steel Wire Leader – Camo is a single-strand 304 stainless steel wire leader from American Fishing Wire, offered in 30-foot lengths. The camo finish reduces visibility in the water, making it ideal for wary, toothy predators. It delivers exceptional bite resistance and corrosion resistance in both inshore and offshore saltwater environments.

Connect hooks and lures using haywire twists, and attach the wire to your leader with an albright knot. For clean cuts, use a dedicated wire cutting tool such as the AFW Crimping Pliers.

Best For

Targeting sharks, barracuda, wahoo, king mackerel, bluefish, and other toothy saltwater predators. Ideal for offshore trolling, live bait rigs, and bottom fishing applications where bite-offs are a concern.

Key Features

• 304 stainless steel construction — maximum durability and corrosion resistance
• Camo finish — reduced visibility for wary fish
• Single-strand design — low stretch, high sensitivity
• 30 feet per package
• Available in 27 lb to 195 lb test
• Best sellers are 38lb and 44lb
• Compatible with haywire twists and albright knots

Specifications by Size

30 feet per package. SKUs S02C-0 through S13C-0.

The Hi-Seas Aluminum Single Sleeves Rigging Kit delivers 335 precision-manufactured crimping components in one organized package. Whether you're rigging ballyhoo for sailfish, building wind-on leaders for marlin, or creating custom trolling spreads, this comprehensive assortment gives you the sizes and quantities to handle any offshore rigging challenge.

Complete 335-Piece Assortment

• 285 aluminum single sleeves in four essential sizes: 1.2mm, 1.7mm, 2.0mm, and 2.3mm
• 50 premium thimbles: 25 small stainless steel and 25 large nylon for loop protection
• Organized in a durable, divided tackle box for easy access and storage
• Refillable compartments keep your rigging supplies sorted and ready

Precision Manufacturing You Can Trust

Hi-Seas aluminum crimps are manufactured to exacting tolerances that serious anglers demand. Each sleeve compresses cleanly and consistently without cracking, creating secure connections that hold through brutal strikes and extended fights. When you're targeting billfish, tuna, or wahoo, you need crimps that perform flawlessly—this kit delivers that reliability in every piece.

Versatile Rigging Applications

From tournament trolling to live bait rigging, these single sleeves handle the full spectrum of monofilament leader construction. The four size options cover everything from light 30-pound leaders to heavy 200-pound wind-ons, while the included thimbles protect your loops from chafe and wear.

Organized and Ready

The sturdy tackle box keeps your crimps and thimbles organized on the boat or at the rigging bench. No more digging through mixed components—grab the size you need and get back to rigging. The compact case fits easily in tackle bags and boat storage, making it perfect for charter operations and tournament travel.

Perfect for: Offshore trolling, ballyhoo rigging, wind-on leader construction, live bait leaders, tournament preparation, and charter operations

The Hi-Seas Deluxe Rigging Kit is your complete solution for professional-grade leader and rig construction. Trusted by serious anglers targeting everything from billfish to tuna, this comprehensive kit delivers everything you need to build tournament-quality rigs on the boat or at the bench.

What's Inside

• Premium aluminum single sleeves in multiple sizes for versatile rigging applications
• Professional-grade crimping components for secure, reliable connections
• Organized storage case keeps your rigging supplies accessible and protected
• Complete assortment covers the most common offshore and inshore rigging needs

Why Anglers Choose Hi-Seas

Hi-Seas has earned its reputation by delivering rigging components that perform when it matters most. Whether you're rigging ballyhoo for sailfish, building wind-on leaders for marlin, or creating custom bottom rigs, this deluxe kit gives you the quality and variety to handle any situation.

Built for Reliability

Every component in this kit meets Hi-Seas' exacting standards for strength and corrosion resistance. The aluminum sleeves crimp cleanly and hold securely, giving you confidence that your connections will stay tight through brutal strikes and extended fights.

Perfect for: Offshore trolling, live bait rigging, bottom fishing, tournament preparation, and charter operations

The Hi-Seas Grand Slam Aluminum Sleeves are precision-engineered crimping components designed for building reliable monofilament leaders and rigs. Manufactured to exacting tolerances, these sleeves compress cleanly and consistently without cracking, creating secure connections that hold through aggressive strikes and hard fights.

Tournament-Grade Quality

Grand Slam sleeves deliver the performance serious anglers demand when targeting billfish, tuna, wahoo, and other gamefish. Each sleeve is manufactured from premium aluminum that crimps smoothly and holds securely, giving you confidence in every connection you make.

Available Sizes

Versatile Rigging Applications

Perfect for offshore trolling leaders, live bait rigs, wind-on leader construction, and tournament rigging. Whether you're building ballyhoo spreads, wahoo leaders, or heavy tuna rigs, Grand Slam sleeves provide the reliability you need when it matters most.

Consistent Performance

Each sleeve is manufactured to tight tolerances that ensure consistent crimping performance. They compress evenly without splitting or deforming, creating strong, dependable connections that won't fail when you hook the fish of a lifetime.

Ideal for: Offshore trolling, live bait leaders, wind-on construction, billfish rigging, tuna leaders, and tournament fishing

Designed for serious offshore anglers, the Hi-Seas Luminous Rattle emits a precise clicking sound that attracts game fish by mimicking natural prey vibrations. Its single large ball bearing moves within a specially tuned luminescent plastic chamber, producing a consistent rattle that draws in species like sharks, swordfish, marlin, and tuna. Simply charge it under a light source for glowing visibility in deep or murky waters. Essential for enhancing your rig’s effectiveness, this rattle is a trusted tool among professional fishermen targeting big game fish.

Simply run your line through the chamber and either peg it or let is slide to your bait. This device can be used when vertical fishing or trolled in front of your lure.  

The Hi-Seas Mini Double Barrel Sleeves are precision-engineered crimping components designed for building professional-grade leaders and rigs. Featuring a black finish and double-barrel construction, these sleeves deliver superior holding power for big game monofilament, wire leader, and other line types.

Double-Barrel Strength

The dual-crimp design provides twice the holding surface of single sleeves, creating exceptionally strong connections that won't slip or fail under extreme pressure. When you're targeting billfish, tuna, or other powerful gamefish, this extra security gives you confidence that your leaders will hold through brutal strikes and extended fights.

Professional-Grade Construction

Hi-Seas manufactures these sleeves to exacting tolerances with a burr-free, nonabrasive finish that protects your line during crimping and use. The high-strength material resists corrosion in saltwater environments while maintaining consistent compression characteristics that professional tackle manufacturers demand.

Versatile Applications

Perfect for big game monofilament leaders, wire rigging, and various line types. Whether you're building wind-on leaders for marlin, wire traces for wahoo and kingfish, or heavy mono leaders for tuna, these mini double-barrel sleeves provide the reliability and strength your rigs require.

Available Sizes

Trusted by Professionals

Hi-Seas sleeves are the preferred choice of professional leader, lure, and tackle manufacturers worldwide. The combination of superior strength, corrosion resistance, and consistent quality makes these double-barrel sleeves an essential component for serious anglers and commercial operations.

Perfect for: Big game monofilament leaders, wire leader construction, offshore trolling rigs, billfish leaders, tuna rigging, and tournament fishing

The Hi-Seas Mini Double Sleeves Rigging Kit delivers professional-grade wire rigging components in a compact, portable package. Designed for anglers who need reliable crimping supplies without the bulk, this kit provides everything essential for building wire leaders and rigs on the go.

What's Inside 350-piece complete rigging kit

Includes copper double barrel sleeves:

• • • 100x Size C (1.3 mm ID)

    • 100x Size B (1.6 mm ID)

    • 50x Size A1 (1.9 mm ID)

    • 50x Size A2 (2.2 mm ID)

  • 25x small stainless steel thimbles

  • 25x large nylon thimbles

  • Durable, corrosion-resistant components

  • Ideal for mono, fluoro, and cable leader rigging

  • Compact storage case included

Perfect for Wire Leaders

Whether you're building kingfish rigs, wahoo leaders, or shark traces, double sleeves create the strongest, most reliable connections for wire. This mini kit gives you the sizes you'll reach for most often, without carrying components you rarely use.

Compact and Organized

The streamlined case keeps your sleeves sorted and accessible, making it easy to grab what you need when you're rigging at the dock or on the water. Toss it in your tackle bag and you're ready to build or repair leaders whenever the situation demands.

Hi-Seas Quality

Every sleeve in this kit meets Hi-Seas' standards for strength and corrosion resistance. They crimp cleanly on single-strand and multi-strand wire, creating connections that hold through aggressive strikes and hard fights.

Ideal for: Wire leader construction, kingfish and wahoo rigs, shark leaders, offshore trolling, and quick repairs on the water

The Hi-Seas Stainless Steel Loop Protectors are essential components for building durable, long-lasting fishing leaders and rigs. These precision-manufactured thimbles protect your line loops from chafe and abrasion, extending leader life and preventing failures at critical connection points.

Superior Chafe Protection

When your leader loops connect to swivels, hooks, or lures, friction and movement create wear points that can compromise your rig. Hi-Seas loop protectors eliminate this vulnerability by providing a smooth, hard surface that shields your line from abrasion. The result is stronger, more reliable connections that hold up through repeated casts, trolling sessions, and hard fights.

Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

Manufactured from premium stainless steel, these loop protectors resist saltwater corrosion and maintain their integrity season after season. Unlike cheaper alternatives that rust and weaken, Hi-Seas thimbles deliver consistent performance in the harsh offshore environment.

Professional-Grade Construction

Each loop protector features smooth, rounded edges that won't damage your line during crimping or use. The precise sizing ensures a secure fit within your crimped loops, while the polished finish reduces friction and wear on your monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders.

Versatile Applications

Perfect for offshore trolling leaders, live bait rigs, bottom fishing setups, and any application where loop strength and durability matter. Whether you're building wind-on leaders for billfish, wahoo rigs, or heavy tuna leaders, these thimbles provide the protection your connections need.

Essential Rigging Component

Serious anglers know that the strongest leader is only as good as its weakest point. By reinforcing your loops with Hi-Seas stainless steel protectors, you eliminate a common failure point and gain confidence that your rigs will perform when it matters most.

Perfect for: Offshore trolling leaders, live bait rigs, wind-on construction, bottom fishing leaders, tournament rigging, and charter operations