Westin W3 8-Braid 0.08mm 3kg 150m Smokey Grey

Westin W3 8-Braid — Ultra-Fine Saltwater Braid Built for Sea Trout Precision

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey is a purpose-built braided line for sea trout and saltwater anglers who cast repeatedly into onshore winds and need every advantage a line can offer.

Double Dura-Coating: Stiffness Where It Counts

Wind knots are the enemy of any serious saltwater session. The W3 Smokey Grey tackles this with a Double Dura-Coating applied via a gel process, giving the line extra rigidity to stay organised through repeated casts. The same coating produces a hydrophobic, low-friction surface that sheds water quickly and glides through guides with minimal resistance — translating directly to longer, more accurate casts.

Japanese UHMPE Fibres, 32 Weaves Per Inch

Eight carriers of premium Japanese Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene (UHMPE) are woven at 32 weaves per inch into a round, uniform profile. The tight weave maximises abrasion resistance against rocks, mussels and sandy bottoms without adding unnecessary bulk, while the round cross-section ensures even pressure on guides and consistent knot strength.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey is available in six diameters on 150 m (165 yds) spools. Match the breaking strain to your target species and rod rating:

• 0.08 mm / 3 kg (PE 0.2) — Ultra-light; ideal for ultralight sea trout lure fishing, small estuaries, light spinning rods

• 0.10 mm / 3.5 kg (PE 0.4) — Light sea trout and bass; finesse lures on medium-light spinning gear

• 0.128 mm / 5 kg (PE 0.6) — Versatile all-round sea trout; suitable for most shore spinning setups

• 0.148 mm / 6.1 kg (PE 0.8) — Heavier lures and larger sea trout or pollock; medium spinning rods

• 0.165 mm / 7.9 kg (PE 1.0) — Coastal bass, pollock and larger saltwater species; medium-heavy shore setups

• 0.205 mm / 10.1 kg (PE 1.5) — Surf, rocks and heavier saltwater predators; heavy spinning or light boat rods

Facts

• Diameter: 0.08 mm

• Breaking strain: 3 kg (7 lbs)

• PE rating: PE 0.2

• Spool length: 150 m (165 yds)

• Construction: 8-carrier braid, 32 weaves per inch

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Coating: Double Dura-Coating (gel process, hydrophobic)

• Profile: Round

• Colour: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater

• Net weight: 18 g