About Japan PE Line Index

A reference for anglers outside Japan who want to compare Japanese PE braid on the makers' own figures.

Where the data comes from

Every figure is copied from the maker's published spec table for that line, on 2026-11-16. We re-check the tables against the makers' pages with a script, and we keep the makers' wording for the basis of each figure.

• YGK X-BRAID UPGRADE X8: product page. YGK lists pound figures only and does not say whether they are maximum or average values. It gives no kg or diameter figures for this line.
• DUEL HARDCORE X8: product page. DUEL gives two figures: a standard strength in kg (with no pound figure) and a maximum straight strength in lb and kg. It also gives a standard diameter.
• Seaguar PEX8 Pitch Color Changer: product page. Seaguar gives both a maximum and an average straight strength, each in lb and kg, and a standard diameter.
• Sunline SIGLON PE×8: product page. Sunline gives a maximum strength in lb and kg and a standard diameter. It lists spool lengths as size ranges, not size by size.
• VARIVAS PE 8 Stripe Marking Edition: product page. VARIVAS gives a maximum strength in lb and a kg figure without saying which basis the kg figure uses (its values are close to the pound figures converted to kg). It gives no diameter for this line.
• JAFS size chart for PE and for nylon and fluorocarbon line: VARIVAS: Japanese fishing line size.

We record facts such as sizes, strengths, diameters and codes, and write our own descriptions. We do not copy the makers' text or images. We have not tested any line.

Who runs this site

Japan PE Line Index is run by Erabu Japan, an independent publisher based in Japan. Questions and corrections are welcome on the contact page.

Independence

Japan PE Line Index is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by YGK, DUEL, Seaguar, Sunline or VARIVAS. Product and brand names belong to their owners.

Affiliate disclosure

Links to the makers' pages are not affiliate links and earn us nothing. If we add links to retailers later, some of them may be affiliate links: if you buy something after clicking one, the retailer may pay us a commission at no extra cost to you. Every affiliate link will say so right next to it. Commissions will not change the figures on this site.