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X BRAID · Braided Line
YGK Ronfort Real Desitex WX8, 0.4 (12 lb), 210 m
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Options
Color: 3 color
- 3 color
Line Weight: 0.4 / 12 Lb
- 0.4 / 12 Lb
- 0.3 / 9 Lb
- 0.5 / 14 Lb
Quick take
Japanese braided line with 3-color coding that marks distance in 10-meter increments for precise casting.
The YGK WX8 is an eight-braid PE line in the No. 0.4 size, rated at 12 lb, on a 210 m hanger pack. Each 10 m section switches between white, green and pink, with a short purple mark along the spool. It suits anglers who fish Ajing or Mebaring with light braid.
Best for
- Light saltwater jigging for medium-size species like pompano and perch
- Ajing and detail fishing techniques with distance marking
- Anglers who want to know exact casting range without guessing
Skip if
- You fish fast-action presentations where cast distance is not critical
- You prefer monofilament's elasticity over braid sensitivity
Strengths
- 0.4 size is one step heavier than 0.3, offering more durability for medium jigging
- Color markers every 10m remove guesswork from distance estimation
- 210m spool is longer than common spools for extended sessions
Trade-offs
- Japanese size standards may confuse if you are accustomed to pound ratings
- 12 lb test still limits the size of fish you can fight safely
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | braided line |
|---|---|
| Breaking strength | 12 lb |
| Length | 210 m |
| Size | 0.4 |
| Strands | 8 |
| Color pattern | 3-color (white, green, pink) every 10m plus purple marker |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3 / 9 Lb | An all-round test for bass and walleye on medium spinning gear. |
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| 0.4 / 12 Lb, 0.5 / 14 LbThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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