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Duel · Braided Line
Duel Super X-Wire 8 Braided Line, 150m, 27 lb
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An 8-strand PE braided line rated 27 lb with minimal stretch and good sensitivity for detecting bites.
This is a silver braided line from Duel, made of polyethylene and sold as a single 492.8-foot (150 m) spool in the Japanese No. 1.2 size. It is marked at 27 pounds, a weight suited to heavier saltwater and offshore-style casting setups. Braid like this has very little stretch, so anglers pick it when they want to feel light bites through the rod.
Best for
- Freshwater applications with medium-size species
- Saltwater fishing that benefits from no-stretch line
- Situations where bite detection matters
Skip if
- You need line that hides in clear water; use monofilament
- You want a lighter line test; smaller gauges available
Strengths
- Braided construction eliminates line twist and memory
- No stretch means direct feel and responsiveness
- PE material resists UV damage and abrasion
Trade-offs
- Braided line is more visible than monofilament in clear water
- Braids can fray if not sealed at the spool
- Requires a swivel to prevent twist on retrieval
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | braided line |
|---|---|
| Length | 150 m |
| Test | 27 lb |
| Material | PE |
| Strands | 8 |
| Color | Silver |
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