Surflon 17 is a great all-around leader wire for toothy fish. This wire is our Surfstrand 17 stainless steel with a smooth coating of nylon. A specially selected grade of nylon, tough yet flexible, is used to seal out water, reduce visibility, and improve the life of the line. Compared to our competitors old style 13 construction, Surflons 17 construction offers higher break strength and more realistic action. Surflon 17 is an effective leader wire for hard-charging, toothy fish such as Bluefish and King Mackerel. For guys going to Alaska, this is often a guide recommended wire product.