Westin W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon 30m 0.38mm 9.2kg Clear

Westin W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon — Maximum Suppleness for Confident Knots

The Westin W6 ST5 (Suppleness Tier 5) Fluorocarbon on a 30 m spool at 0.38 mm / 9.2 kg delivers the highest flexibility in the W6 range — built for anglers who need a soft, easy-handling leader that ties securely and sinks fast.

Soft, Supple Construction for Reliable Knots

Rated ST5, this fluorocarbon is engineered for maximum flexibility. The soft, pliable material makes knot tying straightforward under cold or wet conditions, and its low line memory means it comes off the spool cleanly with minimal coiling — a real advantage when rigging quickly at the waterside.

Incredible Abrasion Resistance in a Slimmer Diameter

Westin's exclusive production process achieves a 0.38 mm diameter with 9.2 kg breaking strain — delivering exceptional knot and tensile strength without bulk. The fast-sinking nature keeps your leader down and your presentation in the strike zone, whether you're targeting pike, perch, zander, or salt-water species over rough or snag-heavy ground.

Choose the Right Variant

The W6 ST5 Fluorocarbon is available in a wide range of diameters and breaking strains to match any leader application. Heavier, shorter spools suit big-fish and sea fishing; finer, longer spools cover drop-shot and finesse tactics.

• 0.14 mm / 1.3 kg — 50 m: ultra-light finesse, small stream trout/perch, clear still water

• 0.17 mm / 1.7 kg — 50 m: light drop-shot, small predators, finesse freshwater

• 0.19 mm / 2.0 kg — 50 m: drop-shot, light spinning, trout/perch/zander

• 0.219 mm / 3.2 kg — 50 m: light leader, finesse lure fishing, trout/perch

• 0.26 mm / 4.3 kg — 50 m: general spinning leader, perch/zander, rivers and lakes

• 0.30 mm / 5.9 kg — 50 m: versatile all-round leader, zander/pike, freshwater and light saltwater

• 0.343 mm / 7.7 kg — 35 m: medium predator leader, pike/zander, structured bottom

• 0.38 mm / 9.2 kg — 30 m: strong supple leader, pike/bass/saltwater species, snaggy or abrasive ground

• 0.44 mm / 11.1 kg — 25 m: heavy pike/catfish leader, hard-fished spots

• 0.52 mm / 14.6 kg — 35 m: heavy-duty predator/sea leader, pike/catfish/saltwater

• 0.62 mm / 25 kg — 35 m: big-game leader, large pike/catfish/sea predators

• 0.92 mm / 45.1 kg — 20 m: shock leader / big-game sea fishing

• 1.05 mm / 53.5 kg — 20 m: heavy sea leader, large saltwater species

• 1.20 mm / 62 kg — 20 m: maximum-strength sea/big-game leader

Facts

• Spool length: 30 m

• Diameter: 0.38 mm

• Breaking strain: 9.2 kg (20.2 lbs)

• Material: 100% Fluorocarbon

• Suppleness rating: ST5 (maximum flexibility)

• Sink rate: Fast sinking

• Abrasion resistance: Incredible

• Color: Clear

• Low line memory

• Suitable for saltwater and freshwater