Westin W3 8-Braid Braided Line 1500m 0.08mm 3kg Smokey Grey

Westin W3 8-Braid — Salt-Ready Braided Line Built for Casting into the Wind

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey is a 1500m bulk spool of 8-carrier UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) braid engineered specifically for saltwater spinning — sea trout anglers in particular will find it a natural fit.

Double Dura Coating for Wind-Knot Resistance

Repeated casting into strong onshore winds is one of the harshest tests a braided line can face. The W3 8-Braid addresses this with a Double Dura Coating applied via a gel process: the extra stiffness reduces the slack loops that cause wind knots, while the hydrophobic surface sheds water, lowers friction, and keeps the line running cleanly through the rings cast after cast.

32-Carrier Weave for Smoothness and Abrasion Resistance

Built from high-grade Japanese UHMPE fibres and constructed with 32 interlacings per inch, the W3 achieves a genuinely round profile. The tighter braid geometry translates to a smoother surface that glides through guides quietly and stands up better to abrasion against rocks, mussels, and sandy shorelines common in saltwater fishing.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants share the same 1500m spool, Smokey Grey colour, 8-carrier UHMPE construction, and saltwater-focused design. Select by diameter and breaking strain to match your target species, rod rating, and fishing style:

• 0.08mm / 3kg — ultra-light presentation; ideal for light sea-trout lure fishing on calm days or with lighter spinning rods; minimises water resistance on small lures

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — light-to-medium all-round sea-trout line; extra margin over the 0.08mm in faster currents or stronger fish

• 0.128mm / 5kg — mid-range choice for mixed saltwater spinning; suits larger sea trout, school bass, or light jigging

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — stronger option for bigger saltwater species or heavy-lure spinning

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — heaviest variant; suited to demanding saltwater conditions, bigger predators, or heavier jigging setups

Facts

• Spool length: 1500m

• Diameter: 0.08mm

• Breaking strain: 3kg

• Carriers: 8

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Weave: Round braid, 32 interlacings per inch

• Coating: Double Dura Coating (gel process, hydrophobic)

• Colour: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater

• Application: Spinning