Westin W3 8-Braid 0.235mm 12.3kg 135m Dutch Orange

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

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Dutch Orange is an eight-carrier UHMPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) braid built for anglers who demand smooth performance and reliable line control across a wide range of techniques.

Round Profile for Smooth, Precise Casts

Constructed from premium Japanese UHMPE fibers braided into a tight, round profile with 32 picks per inch, this line cuts through guides cleanly and loads easily on a wide variety of reels. The result is smooth, accurate casts whether you're working lures at distance or fishing tight to structure.

Dutch Orange Visibility and High Abrasion Resistance

The vibrant Dutch Orange colour lets you track line movement, detect subtle takes, and manage slack at a glance — an advantage in low-light conditions or fast-paced fishing. Paired with excellent colour retention and high abrasion resistance, the W3 8-Braid stays reliable session after session across both fresh and saltwater.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Dutch Orange is available across a broad diameter range on 135m spools, covering light finesse work through heavy-duty applications. Select the breaking strain that matches your target species and setup:

• 0.08mm / 3.0kg — ultralight drop-shot, micro lures, small perch and trout

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — light finesse tactics, small predators, HRF (hard rock fishing)

• 0.128mm / 5.0kg — general LRF/finesse, perch, light pike

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — light spinning, zander, small to medium predators

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — versatile all-round spinning, zander, bass

• 0.205mm / 10.1kg — medium spinning, pike, sea bass, bream

• 0.235mm / 12.3kg — allround predator fishing, pike, catfish (lighter runs), boat and shore spinning

• 0.26mm / 16.5kg — heavier lure fishing, pike, saltwater species

• 0.285mm / 19.4kg — strong currents, heavy jigging, larger predators

• 0.305mm / 22.1kg — big-water trolling, trophy pike, heavy sea fishing

• 0.33mm / 23.2kg — maximum-strength applications, large catfish, heavy saltwater

Facts

• Spool length: 135m

• Line diameter: 0.235mm

• Breaking strain: 12.3kg

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Braid carriers: 8

• Construction: 32 picks per inch

• Colour: Dutch Orange

• Suitable for fresh and saltwater use