Westin W6 8 Braid 0.285mm 20.1kg 135m Lime Punch

Westin W6 8 Braid — Precision-Built Lure Fishing Line in High-Vis Lime Punch

The W6 8 Braid is Westin's refined answer to all-round lure fishing — combining premium Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) fibres, an advanced tight weave, and a hydrophobic coating into a line that casts further, lasts longer, and holds its colour.

Advanced High PIC Construction for Strength and Smoothness

The W6 is built using Westin's "Advanced High PIC" weave — 36 weaves per inch across 8 carriers — producing a noticeably round, compact profile that punches above its weight in both breaking strain and abrasion resistance. At 0.285 mm diameter with a 20.1 kg breaking strain, this is a confident choice for medium-to-heavy lure setups where you need reliability at depth or around structure.

Dura-Coating for Long Casts and Lasting Performance

A dedicated Dura-Coating gel process seals the braid with a smooth, hydrophobic surface. This cuts water absorption, reduces guide friction, and translates directly into longer and more accurate casts — particularly useful when working heavier lures or fishing at range. Colour stability is locked in by soaking in dye tanks before oven curing, then sealing with a final dura-coat layer, keeping Lime Punch visible and vivid session after session.

Choose the Right Variant

The W6 8 Braid is available across a wide range of diameters and two spool lengths — 135 m (150 yds) for standard top-ups and 1500 m (1640 yds) for bulk spooling or re-spooling multiple reels. Match the diameter and breaking strain to your target species and technique:

• 0.08 mm / 3.7 kg — Ultra-light finesse fishing; small perch, trout, stream spinning

• 0.10 mm / 3.8 kg — Light lure fishing; small predators, drop-shot, micro jigs

• 0.128 mm / 5.5 kg — Light spinning; perch, trout, zander in clear or pressured water

• 0.148 mm / 6.8 kg — Versatile light-to-medium; perch, zander, small pike

• 0.165 mm / 8.3 kg — Medium spinning; zander, pike, bass; good all-round river or lake line

• 0.205 mm / 10.6 kg — Medium-heavy; pike, bass, larger zander; jigging and casting

• 0.235 mm / 13.3 kg — Heavy lure fishing; pike, large perch, sea bass; surf or boat casting

• 0.26 mm / 17.2 kg — Heavy predator; big pike, saltwater inshore; heavier jig setups

• 0.285 mm / 20.1 kg (135 m) — PE 3.0 — Strong medium-heavy line; pike, saltwater inshore, trolling with heavier lures

• 0.305 mm / 24.1 kg — Heavy duty; large pike, cod, saltwater species; strong currents

• 0.33 mm / 24.9 kg — Maximum strength; big-game lure fishing, boat fishing, tough conditions

Facts

• Diameter: 0.285 mm

• Breaking strain: 20.1 kg (44 lbs), PE 3.0

• Spool length: 135 m (150 yds)

• Braid carriers: 8

• Weave type: Advanced High PIC (36 weaves per inch)

• Material: Premium Japanese UHMPE

• Coating: Dura-Coating (hydrophobic gel seal)

• Colour: Lime Punch

• Water type: Saltwater / Freshwater

• Profile: Round