Westin W3 8-Braid 0.148mm 6.1kg 150m Smokey Grey

Westin W3 8-Braid 0.148mm — Stiff, Smooth Saltwater Braid Built for Coastal Casting

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey is engineered specifically for sea trout and saltwater anglers who need a braided line that handles relentless onshore winds without wind knots. At 0.148mm / 6.1kg breaking strain, it sits in the versatile mid-range — fine enough for finesse presentations, strong enough for serious fish.

Double Dura-Coating for Wind-Knot-Free Casting

The W3 Smokey Grey's standout feature is its Double Dura-Coating — a gel-based process applied twice. This gives the line extra rigidity that resists the loops and tangles wind knots cause during repeated overhead and sidearm casts in coastal conditions. The hydrophobic surface also repels water, keeping the line lighter in flight and reducing friction through the rod guides for longer, more accurate casts.

Premium UHMPE Construction with Lasting Colour

Built from premium Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) fibres in an 8-carrier configuration with 32 weaves per inch, the W3 delivers a consistently round profile, smooth surface, and high abrasion resistance — important when fishing over rocks, sand bars, and estuary structures. Colour stability is maximised by soaking the braid in dye tanks and oven-curing the pigment before the final double gel-coat seal, so the Smokey Grey tone holds through an extended season.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey is available in six diameters, all on 150m spools. Match the breaking strain to your target species and tackle setup:

• 0.08mm / 3kg — Ultra-light finesse; micro-lures, small estuary species, light LRF (light rock fishing) rods

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — Light saltwater spinning; small sea trout, thin-diameter advantage on longer casts

• 0.128mm / 5kg — All-round light coastal spinning; sea trout in calmer conditions, light jig setups

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — Mid-range coastal workhorse; sea trout and bass in typical onshore wind conditions, standard spinning and light surf rods

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — Heavier sea trout and bass; stronger currents, heavier lures, more abrasive ground

• 0.205mm / 10.1kg — Demanding saltwater spinning; larger target species, heavier jigs, surf and boat use

Facts

• Line diameter: 0.148mm

• Breaking strain: 6.1kg (13 lbs)

• PE rating: PE0.8

• Spool length: 150m (165 yds)

• Carrier count: 8

• Weave density: 32 weaves per inch

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Coating: Double Dura-Coating (double gel process)

• Profile: Round

• Colour: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater

• Spool dimensions: 8.3 × 8.3 × 1.6 cm

• Net weight: 20g