DAIWA's NEW J-Braid EXPEDITION X8 is the best of all J-BRAID lines made in Japan. DAIWA's history of producing the highest quality round lines on the market is further strengthened by the J-BRAID line that made Daiwa's fibre lines popular worldwide. The improved construction and added Silicon treatment makes the line slicker, tighter braided, more durable and rounder than any J-BRAID before. The new Silicone treatment prevents the line from getting wet and fouled from silt particles and other small particles and the line stays excellent from trip to trip. These hydrophobic properties make it a superior fishing line for both open reel and fly fishing. The NEW EXPEDITION J-BRAID has the densest construction of any J-BRAID line made in Japan. The structure keeps the line round and the line, for example, spools better than flat lines. The body resists abrasion, making it more durable than previous traditional fibres.