Westin W3 8-Braid Braided Line 1500m 0.148mm 6.1kg

Westin W3 8-Braid – Salt-Ready Braided Line for Demanding Conditions

Built specifically for sea trout and saltwater spinning, the Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey delivers a rare combination of suppleness, abrasion resistance, and casting stiffness on a 1500 m bulk spool.

Japanese UHMPE Fibres with 32-Weave Construction

Spun from high-grade Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) fibres and woven with 32 braids per inch, the W3 produces a round, ultra-smooth profile. The tight weave minimises surface irregularities, reducing line noise through the guides and improving sensitivity for detecting subtle takes.

Double Dura-Coating for Wind-Knot Resistance

Anglers casting repeatedly into onshore winds know how quickly loose, limp braid turns into a nest of wind knots. Westin addresses this with a Double Dura-Coating applied via a gel process: the coating adds controlled stiffness, repels water, and cuts friction. Colour pigments are locked in by soaking in dye tanks before oven-curing, then sealed under the double gel layer for long-lasting colour stability.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey is available in several diameters to match your target species, reel, and technique:

• 0.08 mm / 3.0 kg – Ultra-light drop-shot or micro-lure setups; small coastal species

• 0.10 mm / 3.5 kg – Light spinning for sea trout and small predators in calm conditions

• 0.128 mm / 5.0 kg – Versatile all-round diameter for sea trout spinning and lighter saltwater work

• 0.148 mm / 6.1 kg – Balanced choice for sea trout and general saltwater spinning; handles onshore wind well with Double Dura-Coating

• 0.165 mm / 7.9 kg – Heavier predator fishing, larger saltwater species, or surf casting with heavier lures

Facts

• Spool length: 1500 m

• Line diameter: 0.148 mm

• Breaking strain: 6.1 kg

• Carrier count: 8

• Weave density: 32 braids per inch

• Material: Japanese UHMPE

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

• Colour: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater

• Intended use: Spinning / lure fishing