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Jiangmen Haohai expands 12-strand braided PE line range

Jiangmen Haohai Fishing Tackle Company is stepping up its presence in the high-end braided line segment, broadening a 12-strand PE offering that pairs smooth, round profiles with bulk spool configurations designed for export distributors. The Guangdong-based manufacturer is positioning the line as a versatile solution for both freshwater and saltwater anglers seeking abrasion resistance and consistent diameter control.

According to the company’s Made-in-China product profile, Haohai is promoting its 12-strand braided construction alongside an extended catalogue that includes a 1 kilogram hank monofilament nylon option and a dealer-focused PE braided line marketed as super round and smooth in 150-yard and 300-yard formats. A 3000-metre X9 extra-strong variant is also highlighted within the group, signalling the factory’s intent to serve both retail packaging and bulk wholesale channels.

For international buyers, the move reflects a wider trend across the Pearl River Delta fishing tackle cluster, where producers are investing in tighter weave technology to meet rising demand from European and North American markets. Smooth, round braids are increasingly specified by rod builders and lure brands looking to reduce friction through guides and improve casting distance, particularly in the bass, pike and inshore saltwater categories.

Jiangmen, situated in the heart of Guangdong’s tackle manufacturing belt, has long hosted a dense network of line, hook and accessory suppliers. Haohai’s expanded 12-strand offering places it alongside a small group of regional factories capable of producing multi-carrier constructions with consistent pick counts, a technical benchmark that has become a key differentiator in the global trade for performance braided lines.

The company’s catalogue also points to flexible order terms, with packaging options tailored for distributors seeking private label programmes and OEM partnerships. By covering everything from short retail spools to industrial-length hanks, Haohai is aiming to capture buyers at multiple price points within the same product family.

Industry observers note that demand for 12-strand PE lines has grown steadily as tournament anglers and sea fishing specialists migrate away from older four and eight-carrier constructions. The denser weave typically delivers higher tensile strength per diameter and a smoother surface finish, attributes that command a premium in overseas retail channels.

For buyers assessing supply chain resilience ahead of the autumn buying season, Jiangmen Haohai’s expanded braided line group offers a single-source option from a manufacturer with established monofilament and multifilament capabilities, reducing the need to split line procurement across multiple Chinese suppliers.


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