The new Shimano Kairiki 8 is a redesigned 8 pole fiber line that is made in Japan and now features the "VT construction Method" braiding technology. It is a very strong and smooth PE line that is perfect for casting long distances. It is available in diameters from 0.06 mm to 0.42 mm and has a breaking strength of a whopping 46.7 kg. It has the perfect characteristics for open reel fishing in both fresh and salt water, as it is very sensitive and very smooth, which also reduces noise. Thanks to its smoothness and small diameter, Kairiki 8 is a great line for jig fishing, as it has low water resistance, and with a maximum stretch of < 3.0%, it is also very sensitive.
Strength (mm) / tensile strength (kg)
0.10 / 6.5
0.13 / 8.2
0.16 / 10.3
0.19 / 12.0
0.20 / 17.1
0.22 / 20.8
0.23 / 22.5
