Berkley x9 Braid 0.12mm 150m 4.5kg Crystal

Berkley x9 Braid 0.12 mm — Next-level smoothness for effortless casting

The Berkley x9 Braid 0.12 mm in Crystal delivers ultra-smooth, long-distance casts in a compact diameter. With 100% PE construction and a 9-strand weave, this superline offers exceptional strength and reliability for finesse techniques across all water types.

Optimized for strength and casting distance

Engineered with an additional ninth strand beyond conventional 8-carrier braids, the x9 Braid pushes performance to a new level. The extra strand increases tensile strength and abrasion resistance while maintaining a supple, round profile. At 0.12 mm diameter and 4.5 kg breaking strain (equivalent to 4 lb mono), this line is ideal for finesse applications where bite detection and low visibility in clear water matter.

Smooth, quiet casts that reach the fish

The tight 9-strand construction creates a remarkably smooth surface that glides through rod guides with minimal friction. Casts fly farther with less effort, and the reduced line noise helps you stay stealthy in pressured waters. The uncoated PE fibers offer excellent knot strength and sensitivity, transmitting every tap and bump directly to your rod tip.

Choose the right variant

The x9 Braid lineup covers finesse fishing to big-game applications across three colors and multiple diameters:

• 0.06 mm / 6.4 kg – ultra-finesse spinning, micro lures, clear water

• 0.08 mm / 7.6 kg – light spinning, trout, perch, small predators

• 0.10 mm / 3.6–9 kg – finesse perch and zander, drop-shot, light jigs

• 0.12 mm / 4.5–12.1 kg – current product: Crystal (4.5 kg); also Low-Vis Green and Flame Green; all-round spinning for perch, trout, zander

• 0.14 mm / 6.8–14.2 kg – medium spinning, zander, bass, light pike

• 0.17 mm / 9.1–17 kg – medium pike and zander, jigging, soft baits

• 0.20 mm / 13.6–20.6 kg – pike, catfish, heavier lures, deeper waters

• 0.25 mm / 18.1–27 kg – pike, big zander, saltwater bass, heavy jigs

• 0.30 mm / 22.7–31.5 kg – big pike, catfish, saltwater predators

• 0.35 mm / 29.4–36.3 kg – heavy pike and catfish, trolling, big lures

• 0.40 mm / 36.2–45.6 kg – trophy pike and catfish, musky, saltwater big game

• 0.43 mm / 45.3–59.7 kg – extreme big-game fishing, offshore, big catfish

All variants available in 150 m, 200–300 m, or 2000 m bulk spools; colors: Crystal (clear), Low-Vis Green (camouflage), Flame Green (high-visibility).

Facts

• Material: 100% PE, 9-strand weave

• Diameter: 0.12 mm

• Breaking strain: 4.5 kg

• Mono equivalent: 4 lb

• Spool length: 150 m

• Color: Crystal (translucent)

• Coating: uncoated

• Water type: all water types

• Made in USA