American Fishing Wire

AFW Brands is a legendary line-up of innovative brands of line, leader, terminal tackle, tools, accessories and lures for saltwater and freshwater fishing. Each brand has a rich history of product developments and industry breakthroughs dating back to 1926.

Although each brand stands alone, they are united together by one common philosophy: helping anglers everywhere enjoy fishing with family and friends and catching more fish! 

1926 No Alibi 

1959 Nickelure 

1961 Triple Fish 

1976 C&H Lures 

1979 AFW 

1982 HI-SEAS 

1993 Billy Baits

AFW is the leading US wire leader producer and the originator the world’s first knottable leader wire. We offer the industry’s most complete line of wire products made in the United States. Our brands include Tooth Proof, Surflon, Surfstrand and 49 Strand. We also offer a wide array of advanced products including kink-free and knottable wire, copper trolling wire and Mighty Mini 100% stainless steel tackle.

Hi-Seas is rapidly becoming the line of choice by many top anglers, pros and TV personalities. We offer a complete line of mono, fluorocarbon and super line products. Grand Slam, Quattro, Black Widow and Hi-Seas 100% fluorocarbon are asked by name worldwide. Together, both brands offer a complete range of fishing gear ranging from line and leader to tools and gloves.