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High-quality, Japan-Made braid for a very reasonable price.
- Relatively inexpensive for how good it is
- Incredibly smooth without being waxy
- Offers superb casting distance and accuracy on both baitcasting and spinning setups
Reasons to buy
- Silky smooth without being waxy, this contributes to its superb castability and manageability
- Holds its color very well which is a great added bonus
- Great value for money, it holds its own against braided lines that have a much bigger price tag
- Solid knot strength
- Very little noise on the guides when casting/reeling in, a common complaint with braided line in general
- Soft and supple which is a bonus for many anglers
Reasons not to buy
- While it holds its color over time, the dye does come off on your fingers while spooling it. Not an uncommon problem for braid
- Its supple/soft feel is great for some but it has led to many anglers complaining about getting wind knots/loops when fishing in windy conditions
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
Overall Daiwa J Braid 8X is a serious competitor in the premium braided line category while boasting a relatively inexpensive price tag. It feels incredibly smooth, casts an absolute mile, and holds its color well compared to many of its competitors. It is also quiet through the line guides which is an awesome added bonus.
Some anglers may have an issue with its supple, soft feel due to difficulties with wind knots and loops in windy conditions. Others, who prefer softer line will absolutely love this, especially for lighter, finesse applications.
Overall, if you are looking for a high-quality, all-rounder braided line, Daiwa J Braid 8X is definitely worth a try.
FAQ's
About the brand
Daiwa played a key role in the development of new materials in fishing gear. Daiwa was the first manufacturer in the world to incorporate graphite to both reel bodies and rotors. They also began using densely packed carbon fibers for fishing rods, which created a whole new outlook on rod development.
Daiwa's innovative personality has changed the whole ideology of fishing gear development, and has led to them becoming arguably the biggest name in all fishing. Daiwa also became extremely big in the bass industry, and have some of the most premier reels and rods in their collection.
Some professionals who work with Daiwa:
- Brandon Palaniuk
- Brent Ehrler
- Cody Meyer
- Jared Lintner