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Quick take

A SeaKnight 9-strand braided line with double-layer coating for abrasion resistance, thinner diameter than competitors.

The SeaKnight X9 is a multi-strand polyethylene braid rated at 33 lb test with a 0.23 mm diameter, spooled at 328 yards in low-vis gray. It is made for spinning and casting reels, which makes it a fit for freshwater and saltwater setups alike. Check its diameter and spool length against your reel's line capacity before you spool up.

Best for

  • Extended casting distance
  • Saltwater and freshwater alike
  • Anglers valuing abrasion resistance

Skip if

  • You prefer single-color visibility
  • You need lighter test weights

Strengths

  • Double-layer coating triples abrasion resistance
  • Thinner diameter fits more line on reel
  • Low-vis gray suitable for clear water

Trade-offs

  • 9-strand specialized strand count
  • Gray color may blend with some line guides
  • Double coating may eventually wear

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typebraided line
Strands9
Test weights available17 to 80 lb
Lengths available164 to 547 yards
ColorLow-Vis Gray

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Low-Vis Gray, Low-Vis GreenThis oneA low-visibility tint for clear to stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
9Strands Hi-Vis Yellow, Hi-Vis YellowEasy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
17LB(0.14mm)-164Yds, 17LB(0.14mm)-328Yds, 17LB(0.14mm)-547Yds, 22LB(0.16mm)-164Yds, 22LB(0.16mm)-328Yds, 22LB(0.16mm)-547YdsHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
33LB(0.23mm)-164Yds, 33LB(0.23mm)-328Yds, 33LB(0.23mm)-547Yds, 45LB(0.28mm)-164Yds, 45LB(0.28mm)-328Yds, 45LB(0.28mm)-547Yds, 4.0#: 50LB-328Yds, 50LB(0.32mm)-164Yds, 50LB(0.32mm)-328Yds, 50LB(0.32mm)-547Yds, 5.0#: 65LB-328Yds, 65LB(0.37mm)-164Yds and 6 moreThis oneHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

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