Fishing Lure Wire Use

IMPORTANT GUIDANCE

1. ✅ Armatures/internal harnesses – It can work if you need a simple internal support.
2. ✅ Spinnerbait or buzzbait frames – 20 gauge is a bit thin but usable for small finesse spinnerbaits.
3. ✅ Hook keepers – It works well.
4. ⚠️ Line-through lures – It may be too flexible for larger fish like the big blue cats you're targeting.
5. ❌ Through-wire swimbaits or glide baits – I would not use 20 gauge. It will bend too easily.
6. 20 gauge – Small panfish, bass finesse lures, internal retainers.
7. 18 gauge – Better all-around for medium bass lures.
8. 16 gauge stainless steel – Best for larger lures or anything that could hook into big fish. Much stronger and won't rust.