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HERCULES · Braided Line
HERCULES Braided Fishing Line, 4-Strand, 6 lb-100 lb, 109-2187 yards
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A 4-strand braided line with diamond weave for abrasion resistance and colorfast finish in all water types.
This is a 4-strand braided line in orange, spooled with 1,094 yards (1,000 m) at 6 lb test and a 0.08 mm diameter. The polyethylene weave suits spinning reels and light-line work in fresh or salt water. A long spool like this gives anglers enough line to refill several reels or to keep a big-capacity reel full.
Best for
- Heavy cover fishing where line durability matters
- High-visibility fishing when stealth is not a concern
- Ice fishing and saltwater applications demanding toughness
Skip if
- You fish clear water where invisible line is needed
- You prefer smooth monofilament for easier casting
Strengths
- UHMWPE fiber is exceptionally strong and abrasion resistant
- Diamond weave structure provides smooth, round profile
- Colorfast pigments resist fading from UV exposure
Trade-offs
- Visible colors scare fish in clear water
- Line memory and thickness can reduce casting distance
- Braided line requires heavier rods to manage properly
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Ice
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | braided line |
|---|---|
| Strands | 4-strand diamond weave |
| Strengths | 6 lb to 100 lb available |
| Lengths | 109 yards to 2187 yards |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Brown, Fluorescent Green, Green | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Orange, White, YellowThis one | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Black, Blue | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 6lb (2.7kg)-0.08mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 6lb (2.7kg)-0.08mm-328Yds (300m)-4S, 6lb (2.7kg)-0.08mm-547Yds (500m)-4S, 6lb (2.7kg)-0.08mm-1094Yds (1000m)-4S, 6lb (2.7kg)-0.08mm-2187Yds (2000m)-4S, 8lb (3.6kg)-0.10mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 8lb (3.6kg)-0.10mm-328Yds (300m)-4S, 8lb (3.6kg)-0.10mm-547Yds (500m)-4S, 8lb (3.6kg)-0.10mm-1094Yds (1000m)-4S, 8lb (3.6kg)-0.10mm-2187Yds (2000m)-4S, 10lb (4.5kg)-0.12mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 10lb (4.5kg)-0.12mm-328Yds (300m)-4S and 3 moreThis one | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 15lb (6.8kg)-0.16mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 15lb (6.8kg)-0.16mm-328Yds (300m)-4S, 15lb (6.8kg)-0.16mm-547Yds (500m)-4S, 15lb (6.8kg)-0.16mm-1094Yds (1000m)-4S, 15lb (6.8kg)-0.16mm-2187Yds (2000m)-4S, 20lb (9.1kg)-0.20mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 20lb (9.1kg)-0.20mm-328Yds (300m)-4S, 20lb (9.1kg)-0.20mm-547Yds (500m)-4S, 20lb (9.1kg)-0.20mm-1094Yds (1000m)-4S, 20lb (9.1kg)-0.20mm-2187Yds (2000m)-4S | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30lb (13.6kg)-0.28mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 30lb (13.6kg)-0.28mm-328Yds (300m)-4S, 30lb (13.6kg)-0.28mm-547Yds (500m)-4S, 30lb (13.6kg)-0.28mm-1094Yds (1000m)-4S, 30lb (13.6kg)-0.28mm-2187Yds (2000m)-4S, 40lb (18.1kg)-0.32mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 40lb (18.1kg)-0.32mm-328Yds (300m)-4S, 40lb (18.1kg)-0.32mm-547Yds (500m)-4S, 40lb (18.1kg)-0.32mm-1094Yds (1000m)-4S, 40lb (18.1kg)-0.32mm-2187Yds (2000m)-4S, 50lb (22.7kg)-0.37mm-109Yds (100m)-4S, 50lb (22.7kg)-0.37mm-328Yds (300m)-4S and 28 more | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| HERCULES Braided Fishing Line, 6 lb, 109 yd, 4 Strand, Black | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| HERCULES Braided Fishing Line, 100 lb, 109 yd, 4 Strand, Blue | Color:Blue | Suits:— |
| HERCULES Braided Fishing Line, 4-Strand, 6 lb-100 lb, 109-2187 yards | Color:Orange | Suits:— |
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