X8 8-strand braid in NO FADE Red. 10–100 lb test, spools from 150 to 1,500 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 NO FADE Red?
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No Fade — made with fibers colored at the source instead of a surface dye, so the color won't fade, bleed onto your reel or rub off. See the full NEVER FADE line.
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Easy to see above water — great for line watching.
📐 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 |
Not sure which weight or length? See the line weight and length guide on our X8 all-colors page, or read how much braid you need.
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.
