Reaction Tackle 8-Strand Braided Fishing Line — 15 Colors, 10–300 lb
Our smoothest, quietest braid. Eight tightly woven strands give X8 a round profile that casts farther, runs quieter through the guides and holds knots better than 4-strand braid. 15 colors, 10–300 lb test, spools from 150 to 3,000 yards.
- ✅ Longer, smoother casts — round, tight weave means less friction through the guides
- ✅ Quiet retrieves — no "zipper" noise like 4-strand
- ✅ Thin for its strength — 20 lb is just .20 mm (see the size chart below)
- ✅ Zero stretch, high sensitivity — feel light bites and bottom contact, get faster hooksets
- ✅ Low memory, abrasion resistant — lays flat on the spool and stands up to rocks and cover
- ✅ Freshwater and saltwater — from finesse bass to offshore jigging
🎯 Which Line Weight Do I Need?
A good starting point. Match it to your rod and reel rating.
| Line weight | Common uses |
|---|---|
| 10–15 lb | Spinning reels, panfish, trout, walleye, finesse bass |
| 20–30 lb | All-around bass, inshore saltwater, most baitcasters |
| 40–65 lb | Frogs, punching, heavy cover, pike and musky, surf |
| 80–150 lb | Offshore jigging, big game, heavy saltwater |
| 200–300 lb | Heavy offshore and shark fishing |
📏 Which Length Do I Need?
- 150 yds — tops off one reel
- 300 yds — fills most bass and inshore reels, or tops off two
- 500–1,000 yds — several reels or a full rod lineup, at a lower cost per yard
- 1,500–3,000 yds — bulk spools for big offshore reels, guides and shops
Not sure? See our guide to how much braid you need.
📐 Size Chart
| Line weight | Diameter |
|---|---|
| 10 lb | 0.14 mm |
| 15 lb | 0.18 mm |
| 20 lb | 0.20 mm |
| 25 lb | 0.25 mm |
| 30 lb | 0.28 mm |
| 40 lb | 0.32 mm |
| 50 lb | 0.36 mm |
| 65 lb | 0.42 mm |
| 80 lb | 0.48 mm |
| 100 lb | 0.55 mm |
| 120 lb | 0.60 mm |
| 150 lb | 0.70 mm |
| 200 lb | 0.80 mm |
| 300 lb | 1.20 mm |
Not every color comes in every weight and length. Available options show when you pick a color above.
🎨 15 Colors
- Metered camo (changes color every 10 feet, so you can track depth and distance when jigging or trolling): Blue Camo, Green Camo, Aqua Camo, Fire Camo, USA Camo
- Low-visibility: Moss Green, Sea Blue
- High-visibility, easy to watch for bites: Hi Vis Yellow, Hi Vis Green, Hi Vis Orange, White
- No Fade: No Fade Black, No Fade Red, No Fade Pink
- Purple
💡 4-Strand vs. 8-Strand
4-strand braid is tough, abrasion resistant and a great everyday line. 8-strand is the upgrade: rounder, smoother and quieter, with longer casts and cleaner knots. If you fish often or fish tournaments, you'll feel the difference in the first few casts.
🪢 Rigging Tips
- Knot: we suggest a Palomar knot for tying braid directly to hooks and lures.
- Clear water or line-shy fish: add a fluorocarbon leader.
- Cutting: braid is tough on regular clippers. Braid shears make clean cuts.
Best line I've used by far, caught Bass salmon and now musky on the braid. Fished for musky nothing hitting put heavy rod down picked up my bass set up with a flatside square bill and first cast mid 30s musky slammed my lure no leader straight braid blue camo 20lb worked absolutely perfect too bad our net wasn't made from it.
Hi there, thanks for sharing this incredible catch! We’re thrilled the 20 lb Blue Camo braid held up to that musky on your bass setup. Hope you land an even bigger one next time!
After doing research on this braided line I wanted to give it a try. I replaced both of my 50w reels with the 80lb 8 strand. The next day went out and caught a large wahoo! I will be definitely buying again!
Hi Cendy, thanks for giving our 8-strand line a try! We’re thrilled it helped you land a large wahoo, and we look forward to helping with your next order.
Great price, arrived quickly... let's see what the wahoo think 😆😆
Thanks for your kind words! Glad you had a positive experience. Hope the wahoo bite well!
Awesome color!!!
Hi Thomas, we're glad you love the pink camo! Thanks for your support.
better than more expensive colored braid...smooth strong with great castibility
Hi Thomas, thank you for your great review! We're glad you enjoy the quality and performance of our braided line. Happy fishing!
Reaction's braid is my #1 line and should be yours too... great value, durability, and strength.
Hi Alan, we're thrilled to hear you love the Reaction Tackle braid! Thanks for your support and recommendation.
Smooth casting. Great sensitivity
Hi Roger, thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you're enjoying the line's smooth casting and sensitivity. Happy fishing!
By far the best braided line I've ever used
Hi Marvin, we're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with the Reaction Tackle X8 Braided Fishing Line! Thanks for your great review.
The fishing line has never broken since I have gotten it other braided line have broken in past but this line is the best by far
I love Reaction tackle braided line. Never tangles, cast perfect, super strong. I use the 20lb on my Reaction baits, jerk baits, anything where I am doing some heavy hook sets or hard movements. I recommend buying in bulk because you will love it.
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you love the Reaction Tackle braided line and that it meets your fishing needs. Happy fishing!
Best braid I’ve used ! And we put it through demanding abuse on our offshore charters. ., haven’t had an issue yet. 6 STARS !
Hi there, thank you for the fantastic review! We're glad our braid stands up to your offshore adventures. Tight lines!
Loving the red braid I got, the only upset I have was the packaging. I received my package ripped open, other than that the braid is amazing caught some catfish with it already.
Hi Rudy, thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're glad you love the braid and that it helped you catch some catfish. We apologize for the packaging issue and will work to improve that. Happy fishing!
I started using Reaction Tackle braided line about 5 years ago when I casted out my lure for the first time it flew further than the previous stuff I had spooled and that automatically was a game changer since I fish off a kayak! Now I dont have to put so much effort into casting just a simple fling and the line come out like nothing! Very smooth casting and the next thing i noticed was the durability! My previous line would get changed out after every season of fishing down in deep south Texas where the hot sun can bake your line causing it to fray easily! Reaction Tackle has held up to the elements and the Good ol' pounding I put my gear through! The best thing about the line was the price... Im glad I made the switch and can back this product... if you are thinking of trying it out pull the trigger! You will have some fish pulling at the other end!!!
Hi Carlos, thanks for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that our braided line has improved your fishing trips and stood up to the tough conditions down in Texas. Happy fishing and tight lines!
Great product with fast delivery
Hi Duane, thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you're happy with the product and fast delivery.
Love this braid. Put it on my new rod combo and caught 21 fish the first time out. No snags.
Hi Bill, we're thrilled to hear you love the braid and had such a successful first outing! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Pink braid is the best high-vis line available. I have Reaction Tackle braid on all but my crankbait rods. Love the line and the value!
I bought the 25lb braid for fishing at piers. Reeled in a 28in hammerhead shark. Took the waves and rough terrain like a champ. Only broke off once and that was because I had something very large on with teeth. I will definitely keep trying this braided fishing line.
Hi there! Wow, catching a hammerhead is impressive! We're thrilled to hear our line held up well and that you're enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your experience and happy fishing!
Looking for a line with virtually no WIND KNOTS and will last for Months that wont fade and very easy on your wallet. Then get Reaction Tackle Line. Trust Me Fishing for 72 yrs for everything that swims This is the Line That lands them all.
Hi Gary, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear our Reaction Tackle X8 Braided Line works so well for you. Happy fishing for many more years!
