K9 Braided Line · Technical DatasheetX8 JDM Silk Braid An industry-high 52 weaves per inch make this X8 perfectly round and silk-smooth — built to send light baits a mile while staying whisper-quiet through your guides. ConstructionX8 PE — 52 WPI Test Range11 – 25 lb Diameter0.12 – 0.23 mm PE Rating#0.6 – #2.0 Spool150 yd ColorHi-Vis Neon Green Performance profile Relative character of this braid vs. standard monofilament — not lab figures. Casting distanceClass-leading Smoothness / silenceClass-leading — 52 WPI SensitivityExcellent Knot strengthExcellent StretchNear-zero — by design Water absorptionNone — PE fiber Test, PE & diameter chart JDM-style sizing, measured to the hundredth. Lb test PE # Dia (mm) Dia (in) Best for 11 lb #0.6 0.12 .0047 Micro-jigs, hair jigs, smaller FFS minnows 14 lb #0.8 0.14 .0055 Full-size FFS minnows (5–7"), ned rigs, drop-shots 17 lb #1.0 0.16 .0063 Full-size FFS minnows (5–7"), all-around finesse & BFS 20 lb #1.5 0.20 .0079 Bigger finesse, light swim jigs 25 lb #2.0 0.23 .0091 Power-finesse crossover, light inshore work 52 weaves-per-inch keeps the profile perfectly round — less drag, fewer wind-knots, longer flights with compact baits. Rigging notes Braid-to-leader: FG, Alberto or RP knots. Terminal: Palomar or improved clinch. Pair with a fluorocarbon leader for a near-invisible presentation at the lure. Field notes Hi-vis neon green makes slack pickups and directional changes fast and precise. Shines on spinning setups for finesse; excels on BFS baitcasters for distance with compact baits. Built for bass, crappie, walleye, trout and inshore finesse. Frequently asked questions What makes 52 WPI special?More weaves per inch create a tighter, rounder braid — smoother guide travel, quieter shots, and cleaner, longer casts with small baits.Is the neon green too visible to fish?High-vis helps you see bites and manage slack. Pair with a fluorocarbon leader for a near-invisible presentation at the lure.Spinning or casting?Both. The ultra-smooth, round profile shines on spinning setups for finesse and excels on BFS baitcasters when you need distance with compact baits. Complete the system Finish the finesse system with a K9 fluorocarbon leader at the business end. Pro100 Fluorocarbon →Original Fluoro → K9 X8 JDM Silk Braid — 8-strand PE braided fishing line with an industry-high 52 weaves per inch in 11, 14, 17, 20 and 25 lb test (PE #0.6–#2.0) on 150-yard spools. Perfectly round, ultra-smooth hi-vis neon green braid for finesse, BFS and forward-facing sonar fishing.
