Westin W3 8-Braid 0.1mm 3.5kg 150m Smokey Grey

Westin W3 8-Braid — Stiff, Smooth, Salt-Ready Braided Line

Built specifically for sea trout and saltwater anglers, the Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey delivers a uniquely stiff, super-smooth 8-carrier braid that handles punishing coastal conditions without complaint.

Double Dura-Coating: Fewer Wind Knots, Longer Casts

Repeated casting into onshore winds is where most braids fail. The W3 Smokey Grey combats this with a Double Dura-Coating — a two-stage gel process that locks in rigidity, creates a hydrophobic surface, and significantly reduces water uptake and line friction. The result is a stiffer braid that resists wind knots and shoots cleanly through the guides for longer, more accurate casts.

Premium UHMPE Construction with 32 Weaves Per Inch

Spun from high-grade Japanese Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene (UHMPE) fibers, the W3 uses a tight 32-weave-per-inch pattern across its 8 carriers. This produces a round, compact profile with exceptional abrasion resistance — a clear advantage when fishing rocky shorelines, mussel beds, or structure-heavy saltwater environments.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey is available in six diameters across 150 m (165 yds) spools, covering light finesse work through to serious saltwater fishing. Match the breaking strain to your target species and rod rating:

• 0.08 mm / 3 kg — ultra-light estuary fishing, small lures, finesse presentations for sea trout in calm conditions

• 0.10 mm / 3.5 kg — light sea trout and saltwater spinning; ideal for low-diameter, long-cast setups on light rods

• 0.128 mm / 5 kg — all-round sea trout and inshore saltwater; versatile for most coastal spinning scenarios

• 0.148 mm / 6.1 kg — heavier inshore work, larger lures, pollock and bass on medium rods

• 0.165 mm / 7.9 kg — surf and beach casting, wrasse, and strong tidal runs

• 0.205 mm / 10.1 kg — heavy saltwater spinning, jigging, and larger target species

Facts

• Brand: Westin

• Line: W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey

• Spool length: 150 m / 165 yds

• Diameter: 0.10 mm

• Breaking strain: 3.5 kg / 8 lbs (PE 0.4)

• Carrier count: 8

• Weave density: 32 weaves per inch

• Material: Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene)

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

• Profile: Round

• Color: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater