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Daiwa · Braided Line

Daiwa J-Braid 8-Strand Round Braid, 6 lb, 300 m

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Color: DARK GREENSize: 20 lb12 sizesChange

Color: DARK GREEN

Size: 20 lb

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Item weight
2.72 ounces

Quick take

A 6 lb braided line in an 8-carrier round profile that casts far and is sensitive for detecting light strikes.

Daiwa J-Braid x8 is an eight-strand braided line woven into a round profile, which gives it a smooth feel and good casting distance on spinning reels. This 300 m spool in dark green is a 20 lb line test that measures roughly 0.009 inch across. The muted color suits anglers who like to tie directly to the line without a leader, and the thin diameter suits finesse presentations.

Best for

  • Finesse fishing in clear water
  • Spinning reel applications
  • Panfish and stream trout

Skip if

  • You fish heavy cover
  • You need a line that blends well in stained water

Strengths

  • Round profile casts smoother than flatter braids
  • Dark green color is subtle in clear water
  • Zero stretch gives direct feel from bottom

Trade-offs

  • 6 lb test limits fighting large fish
  • Dark color can spook fish in ultra-clear water
  • Braid can slip on reel spools without a backer

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting
  • Finesse
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typebraided line
Test weight6 lb
Length300 m
Strand count8 carrier
ProfileRound
ColorDark green
MaterialDyneema

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
CHARTREUSEEasy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
DARK GREENThis oneShows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water.
  • Stained

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
6 lb, 8 lb, 10 lbAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
15 lb, 20 lbThis oneHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
30 lb, 40 lb, 50 lb, 65 lb, 80 lb, 100 lb, 120 lbHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

Facts

This version's specifications
Color familyDark
Line test20 lb

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