X8 8-strand braid in Moss Green, a classic low-visibility color. 10–300 lb test, spools from 150 to 3,000 yards.
- ✅ Longer, smoother casts — round 8-strand weave means less friction through the guides
- ✅ Quiet retrieves — no "zipper" noise like 4-strand
- ✅ Zero stretch, high sensitivity — feel light bites and get faster hooksets
- ✅ Strong knots — tight X8 weave holds knots well under load
- ✅ Low memory, abrasion resistant — lays flat on the spool and stands up to rocks and cover
- ✅ Freshwater and saltwater
🎨 Why Moss Green?
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Low visibility — a natural green that blends into vegetation, weeds and stained water.
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A bass favorite — a go-to for flipping, frogs and fishing grass.
🎯 Which Line Weight Do I Need?
A good starting point. Match it to your rod and reel rating.
| Line weight |
Common uses |
| 10–15 lb |
Spinning reels, panfish, trout, walleye, finesse bass |
| 20–30 lb |
All-around bass, inshore saltwater, most baitcasters |
| 40–65 lb |
Frogs, punching, heavy cover, pike and musky, surf |
| 80–150 lb |
Offshore jigging, big game, heavy saltwater |
| 200–300 lb |
Heavy offshore and shark fishing |
📏 Which Length Do I Need?
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150 yds — tops off one reel
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300 yds — fills most bass and inshore reels, or tops off two
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500–1,000 yds — several reels or a full rod lineup, at a lower cost per yard
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1,500–3,000 yds — bulk spools for big offshore reels, guides and shops
Not sure how much you need? See our guide to how much braid you need.
📐 Size Chart
| Line weight |
Diameter |
| 10 lb |
0.14 mm |
| 15 lb |
0.18 mm |
| 20 lb |
0.20 mm |
| 25 lb |
0.25 mm |
| 30 lb |
0.28 mm |
| 40 lb |
0.32 mm |
| 50 lb |
0.36 mm |
| 65 lb |
0.42 mm |
| 80 lb |
0.48 mm |
| 100 lb |
0.55 mm |
| 120 lb |
0.60 mm |
| 150 lb |
0.70 mm |
| 200 lb |
0.80 mm |
| 300 lb |
1.20 mm |
Want a different color? Shop all 15 colors of X8.
🪢 Rigging Tips
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Knot: we suggest a Palomar knot for tying braid directly to hooks and lures.
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Clear water or line-shy fish: add a fluorocarbon leader.
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Cutting: braid is tough on regular clippers. Braid shears make clean cuts.
