GumMAX 8X Braided Fishing Line

Overview

GumMAX offers this braided fishing line in lengths from 545 up to 1640 yards and strengths from 5 to 100 pounds, built as an 8-strand (8X) polyethylene superline. The listed spec covers the 545-yard, 80-pound version in a blackish green color.

Braided line made from polyethylene strands is prized for its thin diameter relative to breaking strength and its resistance to abrasion compared to monofilament, which matters when fishing around rock, timber, or other line-cutting structure. An 8-strand weave generally casts smoother and lays flatter on the spool than a 4-strand braid, though it also tends to cost more per yard.

• 8-strand (8X) braided polyethylene line
• Available in 545, 1093, and 1640 yard lengths
• Strength options from 5 to 100 pounds
• Abrasion-resistant superline coating

Who it's for

Fits anglers who want a heavy, abrasion-resistant mainline for fishing around structure or targeting harder-pulling fish. Anglers who prefer the stretch and forgiveness of monofilament for smaller, lighter tackle should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 8-strand braid construction is built to lay smoother through guides and off the spool than cheaper 4-strand braids, which should mean fewer wind knots and quieter casts. Polyethylene fiber gives braided line its low stretch and high strength-to-diameter ratio, so an 80-pound line at 545 yards still spools onto a reel far more compactly than the same strength in monofilament. The abrasion-resistant coating is aimed at fishing near rock, dock pilings, or other structure that would fray a lighter line.

Specifications

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