X8 Braided PE Fishing Line 150m (Double-Colour) – Smooth, Low-Absorption Braid for Long Casts and Proper Hooksets

Right, let’s talk braid — because if you’ve ever missed a bite and told yourself “it was probably just weed”, you’re either lying or you’ve got the sensitivity of a loaf of bread. The X8 braided PE fishing line 150m is built for one job: keeping you connected. It’s a double-colour, 8-strand PE braid aimed at smoother casting, low water absorption, and solid performance when you’re lobbing lures all day and want proper bite feel.

Now, honesty time: braid doesn’t forgive bad habits. If your drag is locked down like you’re trying to win a tug-of-war with a tractor, you’ll pull hooks. If your knots look like a pigeon tied them, you’ll break off. But if you spool it right and fish it smart, an 8-strand braid like the X8 braided PE fishing line 150m can make your sessions feel sharper and more “in control”.

Why This “Lure” Works

What you actually get with X8

This isn’t a lure, but it absolutely affects how your lure fishes. Braid is thin for its strength, has very low stretch, and transmits everything — bites, bumps, rock taps, and that horrible “your lure is now a tree ornament” feeling. Your own setup guide even calls out braided line for strength and sensitivity (while admitting it can be highly visible). That’s the trade-off, mate. See the line selection section here.

With the X8 braided PE fishing line 150m, the “X8” part matters mostly for handling. 8-strand braids are often rounder and smoother than chunky 4-strand options, which helps with casting and reduces that sandpapery feel through the guides. Big brands pitch the same benefits on their own X8 lines — smoother, rounder, easier handling, and good strength-to-diameter. Sufix x8’s overview is a decent example.

Double-coloured and low water absorption

This line is sold as a double-colour PE braid and calls out a smooth surface and low water absorption. Low absorption helps the line stay lighter and behave consistently across a session (less “soggy rope” vibes). The listing also claims multilayer processing for tension and puts knot strength in the 60–75% range (knot choice still matters, so don’t get cocky). X8 braided PE fishing line 150m is basically trying to be “easy mode” braid: smooth, stable, and predictable.

How To Fish It

Here’s the part most anglers mess up: braid isn’t “set and forget”. The X8 braided PE fishing line 150m will fish best if you use it the way braid is meant to be used.

Use a leader (unless you enjoy spooking fish)

For bass, perch, trout, and clear-water predators: braid to fluorocarbon leader is the standard play. You get the braid’s sensitivity and the leader’s stealth and abrasion resistance. If you want a leader option already on your site, this Fluorocarbon Coating Fishing Line 120M is a simple add-on for the job.

Knot-wise, don’t overthink it: FG if you can tie it properly, double uni if you can’t be bothered. If you want a proper knot walkthrough (not your mate “explaining” it with spaghetti fingers), there are solid tutorials and comparisons on the big fishing sites. BassResource have a great library of line and knot explanations. This is a good starting point.

Spooled tight, not fluffy

If you spool braid loose, you’ll get wind knots, digging in, and that moment where a cast stops mid-air like you’ve hit an invisible wall. Keep steady tension while spooling, and after a snag or a big fish, strip some line off and wind it back on tight. The X8 braided PE fishing line 150m being “smooth” helps, but it won’t save you from sloppy spooling.

Want a simple line-selection brain reset? Angler’s guide explains where braid shines versus fluoro and mono, especially around technique choice and presentation. Worth a quick read.

When To Use It

Use the X8 braided PE fishing line 150m when you need connection, control, and strength — not when you’re trying to make your line invisible like a ninja.

• Topwater and frogs: Braid floats and drives hooks home. Great for hauling fish out of pads and slop.
• Swimbaits and moving baits: Long casts, crisp feel, and better control in wind.
• Deep water and structure: Sensitivity helps you feel bottom transitions and light bites.
• Salt or brackish sessions: The listing positions it as suitable for freshwater and saltwater use, which is handy if you bounce between venues.

If you fish super clear water and finicky fish, keep that leader longer and drop the leader diameter a bit. Your braid can be brilliant — and still be the reason fish refuse your bait if it’s too obvious.

Does It Actually Catch Fish?

Line doesn’t catch fish — but it absolutely helps you feel fish. And feeling bites means better hooksets and fewer “I swear it just stopped” moments. That’s why braid is so popular for bass fishing: thin, strong, low stretch, high sensitivity. Again, your own setup article spells out the big braid advantage: you can feel more and set the hook more efficiently. Same page, line selection section.

Also, if you want to compare the “X8 feel” versus other braids, it’s worth watching some proper on-the-water line testing rather than listening to your mate who “tested it in his driveway”. This kind of long-form testing content is genuinely useful. Here’s one example of real-world line testing.

Gear Pairing

Let’s keep it simple and usable — because if you turn this into a spreadsheet, I’m binning your tackle box myself.

• Spinning (finesse): Braid mainline + fluorocarbon leader. You get sensitivity without spooking fish.
• Baitcaster (frogs / heavy cover): Straight braid is king. The X8 braided PE fishing line 150m will suit this job if you spool it tight and keep your knots tidy.
• Moving baits: Braid to leader works well for jerkbaits, swimbaits, and chatter-style stuff when you want clean casting and good feel.

If you want internal options to compare against, your GOAL Multifilament Braided Fishing Line is another braid-style option on-site, and if you want a tougher, chunkier PE braid style, your JOF 4 Strands Braided Fishing Line is there too.

And if you’re browsing more tackle without getting lost, this Shop page is the quickest way to jump around categories and find what matches your setup.

Specs

• Product name: X8 Braided PE Lines at 150m Fishing Line (Double Colour)
• Construction: X8 braided PE line
• Length: 150m (also referenced as ~135 yd)
• Colour: Double colour (listing imagery shows green tones)
• Material claim: 100% Japan Toray PE raw material
• Processing claim: Multilayer processing for “super tension”
• Surface/absorption: Smooth surface and low water absorption
• Knot strength claim: 60%–75%

FAQ

Final Verdict

If you want clean casting, proper bite feel, and a braid that behaves itself, the X8 braided PE fishing line 150m is a strong shout — especially if you run it with a leader and spool it tight. The double-colour makes it easier to track, and the “low water absorption” plus smooth surface claims are exactly what you want in an everyday braid.

It won’t fix bad knots or a drag set by a maniac… but it will absolutely make you feel more, react faster, and fish cleaner. Which, mate, is basically the whole point.

Spool the braid, tie a leader, and let the rod do the shouting.