Berkley Sick Braid Braided Line 0.08mm 6kg 150m Black

Berkley Sick Braid — Ultra-Thin 0.08 mm PE Braid for Maximum Sensitivity

The Berkley Sick Braid in 0.08 mm / 6 kg on a 150 m spool is a high-performance 8-strand PE (polyethylene) braid built for freshwater predator anglers who demand direct contact with every lure movement. Its nano microcrystalline polymer coating delivers a rare combination of smoothness and toughness in this ultra-light diameter class.

Zero Stretch for Instant Strike Detection

With absolutely zero stretch, the Sick Braid transmits every tap, tick, and take straight to your fingertips. At 0.08 mm this is especially valuable when working small lures at depth — you feel the bottom, the weed, and the bite with precision that a monofilament or fluorocarbon of comparable breaking strain simply cannot match. This makes it an excellent choice for finesse perch and trout fishing where reading subtle takes is critical.

Nano Coating for Smooth Casts and Long Life

Berkley's nano microcrystalline polymer coating binds tightly to the 8-strand braid construction, creating a surface that glides cleanly through rod rings and resists abrasion against rocks, gravel, and submerged structure. The result is consistently longer casts with lighter lures and a line that holds up session after session without premature fraying or weakening at knot points. Superior knot strength means your clinch or Palomar holds even on a hard take from a surprise pike.

Choose the Right Variant

The Sick Braid range covers a wide spread of diameters, breaking strains, spool lengths, and colours to match any freshwater predator setup:

0.06 mm / 5.4 kg — 150 m Black / White: Ultralight finesse; nano jigs, micro lures; perch, trout in clear water
0.08 mm / 6 kg — 150 m Black (current product) / White: Light predator fishing; small spinners, jig heads up to ~5 g; perch, trout, small zander; excellent sensitivity in shallow to medium depths
0.10 mm / 7.5 kg — 150 m / 300 m / 2000 m Black / White: Versatile light-to-medium lure fishing; perch, zander
0.12 mm / 11.2 kg — 150 m / 300 m / 2000 m Black / White: All-round lure fishing; pike, zander, perch
0.14 mm / 16.5 kg — 150 m / 300 m / 2000 m Black / White: Medium-weight lures; pike, larger zander
0.19 mm / 18 kg — 150 m / 300 m / 2000 m Black / White: Heavier jigs and swimbaits; pike, zander
0.23 mm / 23.6 kg — 150 m / 300 m / 2000 m Black / White: Heavy lure fishing; large pike
0.29 mm / 26.4 kg — 150 m / 300 m Black / White: Big-water pike and zander with heavy rigs
0.33 mm / 38.1 kg — 150 m / 300 m Black / White: Powerful pike setups, large deadbaits
0.39 mm / 46.3 kg — 150 m / 270 m Black / White: Maximum-strength applications; trophy pike