DW Fishing expands long line range with 100LB 6-strand braid

Jinhua-based DW Fishing has rolled out a 100LB 6-strand braided long line, expanding the manufacturer’s export catalogue in the heavy-duty end of the China fishing tackle supply chain. The product, listed through the company’s trade channel, sits alongside an existing range that already covers braided line, fluorocarbon line, monofilament line and UHMW kite line.

The Zhejiang manufacturer, established in 2011, has built its reputation on OEM and ODM services for overseas buyers seeking private-label line solutions. The new 100LB offering signals a deliberate push into the commercial long line segment, where breaking strength and abrasion resistance are decisive specifications for distributors serving pelagic and bottom fisheries.

For international importers, the move reflects a broader pattern in the Chinese line-making sector, where mid-sized factories are increasingly layering higher-test SKUs onto their consumer-grade cores. The shift is driven by sustained demand from emerging markets in Southeast Asia, South America and Africa, where commercial operators are upgrading from monofilament to braided constructions in pursuit of thinner diameters and greater strength-to-weight ratios.

DW Fishing’s payment terms remain oriented toward cross-border trade, accepting LC, T/T, D/P, PayPal and Western Union, a combination that mirrors the flexible settlement expectations of buyers sourcing through Alibaba, Made-in-China and dedicated B2B portals. The company’s location in Jinhua, a city anchored by a deep cluster of line, hook and accessory makers, gives it logistical reach into Ningbo and Shanghai shipping corridors.

The 6-strand construction is notable for its roundness and reduced stretch, characteristics that align with the requirements of trolling and deep-drop applications. At the 100LB mark, the product is positioned for tuna, large grouper and other heavy offshore targets, a category in which Chinese producers have steadily closed the quality gap with Japanese and Korean competitors over the past decade.

Industry observers note that braided line capacity in China has continued to climb as factories invest in Japanese-style braiding machinery and high-pressure dye houses. The result is a wider choice of colour-fast, tightly woven products at price points that remain difficult for European or North American mills to match. DW Fishing’s latest listing, with its explicit focus on a commercial-grade specification, suggests the company is targeting both tackle distributors and direct commercial supply accounts.

For buyers attending the upcoming China Fish show in Dalian, the 100LB 6-strand line is likely to feature in discussions about private-label opportunities and container-load pricing. With OEM and ODM capacity already in place, the manufacturer appears well positioned to convert interest into orders across both the recreational and professional channels.

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