Westin W3 8-Braid 0.205mm 10.1kg 135m Dutch Orange

Westin W3 8-Braid 0.205mm — Precision-Built Allround Braid for Confident Casting

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Dutch Orange delivers a well-rounded combination of strength, sensitivity, and visibility on a practical 135m spool — built for anglers who demand consistent performance across a wide range of techniques.

Round Profile, Smooth Casts

Constructed from premium Japanese UHMPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) fibres woven into a tight 8-carrier round profile with 32 picks per inch, the W3 8-Braid flows smoothly through guides and off the spool. The result is longer, more accurate casts with minimal friction and consistent lay on the reel.

High Visibility, High Abrasion Resistance

The vibrant Dutch Orange colour keeps your line visible at all times — useful when tracking drift, detecting subtle takes, or monitoring slack. Paired with excellent colour retention and high abrasion resistance, this braid holds up well against rocks, debris, and repeated contact with structure without compromising strength or sensitivity.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Dutch Orange is available across a wide diameter range on 135m spools. Select the breaking strain that matches your target species and technique:

• 0.08mm / 3kg — ultralight drop-shotting, finesse LRF (Light Rock Fishing), small perch and trout

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — light spinning, small river predators, micro jigs

• 0.128mm / 5kg — versatile light–medium spinning, perch, chub

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — medium light predator fishing, zander, bass

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — general predator spinning, pike, zander, sea bass

• 0.205mm / 10.1kg — allround medium-heavy spinning, pike, saltwater bass, cod jigging, boat fishing

• 0.235mm / 12.3kg — heavier boat or shore fishing, pike, larger saltwater species

• 0.26mm / 16.5kg — strong currents, big pike, heavier jigs and lures

• 0.285mm / 19.4kg — heavy boat fishing, conger, large saltwater species

• 0.305mm / 22.1kg — powerful trolling and deep jigging setups

• 0.33mm / 23.2kg — maximum-load applications, big game light-tackle

Facts

• Brand: Westin

• Line: W3 8-Braid Dutch Orange

• Diameter: 0.205mm

• Breaking strain: 10.1kg

• PE rating: PE1.5

• Carrier count: 8

• Picks per inch: 32

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Colour: Dutch Orange

• Spool length: 135m

• Profile: Round