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TRUSCEND · Braided Line
TRUSCEND X8 Braided Line, 20 lb, 300 yd, Grass Green
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- Item weight
- 20 pound
Quick take
A 20 lb braided line with grass green color that resists UV fading and works in both fresh and saltwater.
This is a multi-strand braided line made from polyethylene, spooled with 300 yards in grass green at 20 pound strength. Braid has very little stretch, which suits anglers who want quick hook sets, and its thin diameter lets more line fit on a reel. It is a practical pick for freshwater bass fishing around cover where a limp, low-memory line helps casting.
Best for
- Bass and pike in weeds where stronger line is needed
- Kayak fishing where reliability matters
- Anglers who re-spool frequently and need value
Skip if
- You fish open water and need the thinnest possible diameter
- You use topwater baits and prefer maximum line visibility
Strengths
- Stronger 20 lb test handles pike teeth and snags better than 15 lb
- Grass green color blends in most water types and resists fading
- Zero stretch provides instant hook sets on hard-striking fish
Trade-offs
- Heavier 20 lb test requires guide-friendly rod and reel setup
- Braid requires backing or tag knot to prevent slippage at the spool
- Grass green visibility is not ideal for finicky bass in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | braided line |
|---|---|
| Test strength | 20 lbs |
| Spool length | 300 yards |
| Color | Grass green |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Grass green, Moss green, No Fade GreenThis one | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Yellow | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Blue | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 LB (300 yards), 10 LB (300 yards) | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 15 LB (300 yards), 20 LB (300 yards)This one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 25 LB (300 yards), 30 LB (300 yards), 35 LB (300 yards), 40 LB (300 yards), 50 LB (300 yards), 60 LB (300 yards) | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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