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  • Gummax 8 Strand Braided Fishing Line, 50 lb, 545 yards, Blackish Green

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An 8 strand braided line with dark green color that blends in freshwater and low-stretch properties for responsive bite detection.

This is an eight-strand braided line woven from polyethylene, spooled with 545 yards in a 50 lb breaking strength. The dark green color blends into freshwater, which suits bass and catfish anglers who want a thin, low-stretch line on spinning or baitcasting reels. It also works as a bulk spool for anglers who respool often.

Best for

  • Bass and catfish in weeds or structure
  • Freshwater fishing where stealth matters
  • Anglers switching from monofilament

Skip if

  • You fish open water where line visibility is not a concern
  • Your reel has limited line capacity

Strengths

  • Eight strands provide more strength than 4 strand braids
  • Blackish green color designed to blend in freshwater
  • Mirror-smooth surface reduces friction and water resistance

Trade-offs

  • Braided line is visible in clear saltwater; fluorocarbon leader helps
  • Can be harder on rod guides if the reel is old

Fishing fit

Species
  • Bass
  • Catfish
Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typebraided fishing line
Strands8
Test50 lb
Length545 yards
Diameter2x thinner than 4-strand lines
ColorBlackish green
FinishMirror-smooth surface

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Blackish Green, Low-Vis GRAYThis oneA low-visibility tint for clear to stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
Neon Green, Pink, YellowEasy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Black, Camo Blue, Dark Green, Navy BlueShows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water.
  • Stained

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
150 Yards / 10 LB, 545 Yards / 10 LBAn all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
150 Yards / 12 LB, 545 Yards / 12 LB, 20LB-150yards, 150 Yards / 20 LB, 545 Yards / 20 LBHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
150 Yards / 25 LB, 545 Yards / 25 LB, 545 Yards / 30 LB, 1093 Yards / 30 LB, 50LB-150yards, 150 Yards / 50 LB, 545 Yards / 50 LB, 1093 Yards / 50 LB, 150 Yards / 80 LB, 545 Yards / 80 LB, 1093 Yards / 80 LB, 150 Yards / 90 LB and 9 moreThis oneHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
Gummax 8 Strand Braided Fishing Line, Blackish Green, 100 lb, 545 ydColor:Blackish GreenSuits:—
Gummax 8 Strand Braided Fishing Line, Blackish Green, 80 lb, 545 ydColor:Blackish GreenSuits:—
Gummax 8 Strand Braided Fishing Line, 50 lb, 545 yards, Blackish GreenColor:Blackish GreenSuits:—

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