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Daiwa J-Braid Grand, 3000 Yards, 30 lb, Island Blue

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Color: ISLAND BLUELength: 3000 YardsLine Weight: 30 Pounds13 line weightsChange
Item weight
30 pounds

Quick take

A 3000-yard braided line with 8-carrier construction for improved abrasion resistance and high visibility in blue tone.

The Daiwa J-Braid Grand Bulk Spool puts 3,000 yards of 30 lb braided line on one spool, in an Island Blue tone that stands out against water and sky. Its eight-carrier Izanas braid is woven tighter than the standard X8 and is made in Japan. A 0.011 inch diameter makes it a fit for reels that need a long run of line for bass and walleye fishing.

Best for

  • Filling multiple reel spools from one bulk spool
  • Saltwater and freshwater fishing where durability matters
  • Anglers who prefer the sensitivity of braided line

Skip if

  • You need only a quarter-spool quantity
  • You prefer monofilament's stretch

Strengths

  • 8-carrier construction is 4 times more abrasion resistant than 4-carrier
  • Island Blue provides good visibility while matching water contrast

Trade-offs

  • Bulk spool takes up significant storage space
  • Braided line shows on the surface in clear water
  • Island Blue visibility works against you if fish are educated

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typebraided line
Capacity3000 yards
Test weight30 lb
Carrier count8 carriers
Diameter0.011 in
ColorIsland Blue
Abrasion resistance4x versus 4-carrier braid

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
Daiwa J-Braid Grand, 3000 Yards, 30 lb, Island BlueColor:ISLAND BLUESuits:—
Daiwa J-Braid Grand Bulk Spool, 3000 yd, 50 lb, Island BlueColor:ISLAND BLUESuits:—

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
6 Pounds, 8 Pounds, 10 PoundsAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
15 Pounds, 20 PoundsHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
30 Pounds, 40 Pounds, 50 Pounds, 65 Pounds, 80 Pounds, 100 Pounds, 120 Pounds, 150 PoundsThis oneHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

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