Westin W3 8-Braid Braided Line 1500m 0.165mm 7.9kg Smokey Grey

Westin W3 8-Braid — Saltwater Braided Line Built for Distance and Durability

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey is a premium 1500m braided line engineered specifically for saltwater spinning, combining a round, ultra-smooth profile with exceptional abrasion resistance to handle tough coastal conditions.

Japanese UHMPE Fibers with 32-Carrier Construction

Spun from high-grade Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) fibers and woven at 32 interlaces per inch, the W3 8-Braid delivers a noticeably round, dense cross-section. This architecture keeps the line running smoothly through guides, maximizes sensitivity, and translates into consistent casting performance even at long range.

Double Dura-Coating for Stiffness and Color Stability

Meerforellen and saltwater anglers deal with persistent onshore winds that create wind knots in limp lines. The W3 Smokey Grey counters this with a double Dura-Coating gel process that adds controlled stiffness, reducing water absorption and guide friction. Color pigments are first locked in by dye-bath soaking and oven curing, then sealed under the dual gel layer for long-lasting color stability throughout the full 1500m spool.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey comes in five diameter options to suit different target species, rod setups, and casting weights. All variants share the same 1500m saltwater-ready spool.

• 0.08mm / 3.0kg — Ultralight saltwater spinning; small lures, finesse tactics, schooling sea trout

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — Light saltwater and estuaries; small to medium lures, trout and schooling fish

• 0.128mm / 5.0kg — Versatile all-round saltwater; medium lures, bass, sea trout, light predator fishing

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — Heavier coastal spinning; larger lures, stronger tides, pike or larger sea trout

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — Demanding saltwater spinning; heavy lures, rough surf, larger predators, robust setups

Facts

• Spool length: 1500m

• Diameter: 0.165mm

• Breaking strain: 7.9kg

• Material: Japanese UHMPE

• Construction: 8-carrier braid, 32 interlaces per inch

• Profile: Round

• Coating: Double Dura-Coating (hydrophobic gel)

• Color: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater