Westin W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.26mm 4.3kg Clear

Westin W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.26mm — Maximum Suppleness for Confident Knots

The Westin W6 ST5 (Suppleness Technology 5) Fluorocarbon is the softest, most flexible option in the W6 range — engineered for anglers who need a supple, easy-handling leader without sacrificing strength or abrasion resistance.

Soft, Supple, and Easy to Knot

Westin's exclusive production process creates a fluorocarbon leader with a smaller-than-expected diameter for its breaking strain, yet it delivers exceptional knot and tensile strength. The ST5 rating means the material is designed for maximum flexibility — making knot tying straightforward and reliable, even in cold conditions or when using advanced knot techniques.

Incredible Abrasion Resistance with Low Memory

Despite its soft character, the W6 ST5 handles rough underwater environments well. Whether you're fishing near rocks, gravel beds, or heavy structure, this leader material resists wear effectively. Low line memory keeps the leader running straight off the spool with minimal coiling, making it easier to manage and rig quickly at the waterside.

Choose the Right Variant

The W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon is available across a wide range of diameters and breaking strains to suit virtually every leader application, from ultra-finesse freshwater to demanding saltwater setups:

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.14mm 1.3kg — ultra-light freshwater; stillwater trout, grayling, small stream finesse

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.17mm 1.7kg — light freshwater/saltwater; drop-shot, finesse lure fishing

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.19mm 2kg — light all-round freshwater/saltwater leader

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.219mm 3.2kg — refined freshwater/saltwater; perch, trout, light predator rigs

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.26mm 4.3kg — versatile freshwater/saltwater leader; perch, zander, light pike, bass; balanced diameter-to-strength for supple, secure knots

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 50m 0.30mm 5.9kg — general predator fishing, medium pike and zander leaders

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 35m 0.343mm 7.7kg — heavier predator leaders, saltwater inshore

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 30m 0.38mm 9.2kg — pike, saltwater bass, larger predator leaders

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 25m 0.44mm 11.1kg — strong leader for pike, catfish, saltwater species

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 35m 0.52mm 14.6kg — heavy freshwater/saltwater; large pike, catfish

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 35m 0.62mm 25kg — big game freshwater/saltwater; catfish, large predators

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 20m 0.92mm 45.1kg — heavy saltwater and catfish; shock leader applications

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 20m 1.05mm 53.5kg — big saltwater species, heavy catfish rigs

• W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 20m 1.20mm 62kg — maximum-strength saltwater and extreme catfish setups

Facts

• Material: 100% Fluorocarbon

• ST rating: ST5 (maximum suppleness)

• Spool length: 50m

• Diameter: 0.26mm

• Breaking strain: 4.3kg (9.5lbs)

• Sink rate: Fast sinking

• Abrasion resistance: Incredible

• Low line memory

• Colour: Clear

• Suitable for saltwater and freshwater

• Net weight: 18g