Westin W3 8-Braid Braided Line 1500m 0.1mm 3.5kg Smokey Grey

Westin W3 8-Braid — Salt-Ready Braided Line for Long Casts in Coastal Winds

Built specifically for sea trout and saltwater spinning, the Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey delivers the stiffness, smoothness, and colour longevity that coastal anglers demand — on a generous 1500 m bulk spool.

Double Dura-Coating: Stiffness That Fights Wind Knots

Repetitive casting into strong onshore winds is the enemy of limp braids. The W3 8-Braid addresses this with a Double Dura-Coating gel process that adds controlled stiffness to the line, significantly reducing the wind knots that plague sea trout sessions. The hydrophobic coating also repels water absorption and lowers friction through the rod rings, for smoother, longer casts.

Japanese UHMPE Fibres, Round 8-Carrier Braid, 32 Weaves Per Inch

Spun from high-grade Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) fibres and constructed with 8 carriers and 32 weaves per inch, the W3 forms a consistently round, compact profile. The result is high abrasion resistance against rocks, mussels, and sand, combined with a very smooth surface that passes quietly through guides. At 0.1 mm / 3.5 kg breaking strain, this variant is optimised for ultra-light lures and finesse saltwater presentations.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey is available in five diameter steps, covering everything from finesse micro-lure fishing to heavier coastal spinning. Select based on lure weight, target species, and reel capacity:

• 0.08 mm / 3 kg — Ultra-finesse light-lure work; trout on shallow flats with micro spinners and small soft baits

• 0.1 mm / 3.5 kg — Round Braid, Double Dura-Coating — Light saltwater spinning; sea trout with small to medium lures; suits reels with limited spool capacity; current product

• 0.128 mm / 5 kg — Versatile all-round coastal spinning; sea trout and bass with medium lures

• 0.148 mm / 6.1 kg — Heavier lures and stronger tides; sea trout, garfish, and light surf spinning

• 0.165 mm / 7.9 kg — Powerful coastal and light boat spinning; larger predators and heavier presentations

Facts

• Brand: Westin

• Line type: 8-carrier round braid

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Diameter: 0.1 mm

• Breaking strain: 3.5 kg

• Spool length: 1500 m

• Weave density: 32 weaves per inch

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

• Colour: Smokey Grey

• Water type: Saltwater

• Intended use: Spinning / sea trout & saltwater fishing