Westin W3 8-Braid 0.165mm 7.9kg 150m Smokey Grey

SKU: 97376, EAN: 5707549500514

MPN: L011-165-150

Brand: Westin

Water Type: Saltwater

Spool Length: 150m

Weave Type: 8-Braid

Line Diameter: 0.165mm

Material: UHMPE

Coating Type: Double Dura-Coating

Color: Smokey Grey

Carrier Count: 8

Breaking Strain: 7.9kg

The Westin W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey (0.165mm, 7.9kg) is an 8-carrier UHMPE braid built for saltwater and sea trout anglers. Double Dura-Coating adds stiffness to combat wind knots, while 32 weaves per inch deliver a round, smooth profile on a 150m spool.

Westin W3 8-Braid 0.165mm — Stiff, Smooth, Built for Saltwater

The W3 Smokey Grey is Westin's dedicated saltwater braid, engineered specifically for sea trout anglers and coastal fishing in demanding wind conditions. Premium construction and a purpose-built coating system make this a reliable workhorse for the shoreline.

Double Dura-Coating: Less Wind Knots, More Control

Repeated casting into onshore winds is where most braids fail. The W3 Smokey Grey tackles this with a Double Dura-Coating — a gel process applied in two layers — that adds meaningful rigidity to the line. The result is a stiffer, more controlled braid that resists wind knots and shoots cleanly off the spool, even in harsh coastal conditions.

Premium UHMPE Fibers, 32 Weaves per Inch

Built from first-grade Japanese Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene (UHMPE) fibers woven in an 8-carrier construction with 32 weaves per inch, the W3 Smokey Grey achieves a genuinely round profile. This translates to lower rod guide friction, increased abrasion resistance, and a smooth, consistent cast. Maximum colour stability is locked in by soaking in dye tanks, oven curing to bake in the pigment, then sealing with a double gel-coat for long-term durability.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey is available across a wide diameter range to match your target species, rod, and reel setup. All variants share the same 8-carrier UHMPE construction, Double Dura-Coating, and 150m spool.

0.08mm / 3kg (PE0.2) — ultralight coastal setups, small lures, micro jigs
0.10mm / 3.5kg (PE0.4) — light sea trout fishing, finesse spinning
0.128mm / 5kg (PE0.6) — versatile all-round sea trout, lighter bass
0.148mm / 6.1kg (PE0.8) — standard sea trout spinning, medium-weight lures
0.165mm / 7.9kg (PE1.0) — all-round saltwater spinning, sea trout and bass, medium to heavy lures, windy shorelines
0.205mm / 10.1kg (PE1.5) — heavier coastal species, larger lures, strong currents

Facts

Brand: Westin
Model: W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey
Diameter: 0.165mm
Breaking strain: 7.9kg (17lbs)
PE rating: PE1.0
Spool length: 150m (165yds)
Carrier count: 8
Weave density: 32 weaves per inch
Material: Japanese UHMPE
Coating: Double Dura-Coating (double gel-coat)
Profile: Round
Colour: Smokey Grey
Water type: Saltwater