Westin W3 8-Braid 0.128mm 5kg 135m Dutch Orange

Westin W3 8-Braid 0.128mm — High-Visibility Allround Braid for Confident Casting

The Westin W3 Dutch Orange 8-Braid in 0.128mm is a versatile, high-performance braided line built from premium Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) fibres, giving you a confident connection to the fish whether you're spinning on a river or working a lure offshore.

Round Profile for Smooth, Accurate Casts

Eight carriers woven at 32 picks per inch produce a genuinely round, compact cross-section that glides cleanly through rod rings. The result is longer, more accurate casts with minimal friction and excellent sensitivity from rod tip to hook.

High Visibility Without Losing Track

The bold Dutch Orange colour makes it easy to monitor line angle, detect subtle takes, and track drift at a glance — particularly useful when fishing in low light, surface chop, or busy multi-rod setups. High abrasion resistance keeps that vibrant colour intact session after session.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Dutch Orange is available in ten diameters on 135m spools, covering everything from finesse perch fishing to powerful saltwater jigging.

• 0.08mm / 3kg — ultra-light finesse; drop-shot, micro-jigging, trout, perch

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — light spinning; perch, trout, zander in clear water

• 0.128mm / 5kg — this spool; all-round light spinning and lure fishing; zander, perch, trout, light pike

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — all-round medium spinning; zander, pike, bass

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — medium spinning; pike, bass, saltwater light jigging

• 0.205mm / 10.1kg — medium-heavy; pike, saltwater inshore jigging

• 0.235mm / 12.3kg — heavy lure fishing; pike, catfish, saltwater casting

• 0.26mm / 16.5kg — heavy jigging; catfish, large saltwater species

• 0.285mm / 19.4kg — very heavy; big-game inshore, catfish

• 0.305mm / 22.1kg — extra heavy; boat fishing, powerful saltwater species

• 0.33mm / 23.2kg — maximum strength; big catfish, trolling, heavy saltwater

Facts

• Line diameter: 0.128mm

• Breaking strain: 5kg

• Spool length: 135m

• Material: Japanese UHMPE

• Braid carriers: 8

• Weave density: 32 picks per inch

• Colour: Dutch Orange

• Profile: round

• Colour retention: excellent