GumMAX 545/1093/1640yds 5-100LB 8X Braided Fishing Line Abrasion Resistant Superline Review
Our verdict
The GumMAX 8X Braided Fishing Line at $22.94 backs up its low price with a 4.7 star average across 386 reviews, and 200+ buyers last month suggest the demand is real. For anglers who want an 80 LB, 545 yard spool of green braid without paying premium brand prices, this is a straightforward pick.
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Anglers spooling up spinning or baitcasting reels for bass, catfish, or inshore species who want 80 LB braid in a 545 yard length without paying the $30 to $45 that established brands like Power charge for similar capacity.
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Skip it if you specifically need a proven high volume seller like PowerPro's 5,800 review line, or if you want a lighter line weight than 80 LB, since GumMAX lists this spool at that heavier rating.
- Material Polyethylene
- Weight 159 Grams
- Length 545 Yards
- Line Weight 159 Grams
- Technique Braided
- Size 545 Yards / 80 LB
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 386 owner ratings
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Popularity2.3/5
386 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Spooling up for bigger fish means the line has to hold up under drag pressure without ballooning your reel's diameter, and that is the pitch behind the GumMAX 8X Braided Fishing Line. This spool is listed at 545 yards with an 80 LB rating, built from polyethylene in a blackish green color that disappears well against darker water, and the whole 159 gram spool sells for $22.94.
At 8 strands, this braid falls into the same weave category as premium name brand lines, but the price undercuts most of them. Power's 21100200500E, for comparison, runs $44.99 for 500 yards at 20 LB test, nearly double the price for a lighter rated line. PowerPro's 150 yard 8 LB spool costs $17.94, and Power's 300 yard 8 LB spool is $29.56, both far short of GumMAX's 545 yard, 80 LB spec sheet.
The review pattern backs the value case. A 4.7 star average across 386 reviews puts GumMAX in the same rating tier as both Power lines, and 200+ units bought last month is a solid volume signal for a line that is not from one of the household name brands. For anglers targeting bigger fish who do not need a name brand's marketing, this spool offers real capacity at a lower price than the alternatives listed here.
Pros
- 545 yard spool holds enough line for repeated re-spooling without running short.
- 80 LB rating suits bigger fish and heavier cover without needing a specialty spool.
- 4.7 star average across 386 reviews matches the rating of established brands like Power's 21100200500E.
- 200+ bought last month shows real ongoing demand, not just a one time promotion.
- $22.94 price undercuts Power's $44.99 500 yard spool by more than half while offering more yardage.
- 8X braid construction places it in the same weave class as pricier name brand lines.
Cons
- No lower LB test options are listed here, so anglers who want a lighter line for finesse presentations will need to look elsewhere.
- 386 reviews is a fraction of PowerPro's 5,800, so the track record is shorter.
- Blackish green is the only color listed, with no high visibility option like PowerPro's Hi-Vis Yellow.
- GumMAX is a less established name than Power or PowerPro in this comparison set.
Specifications
| Material | Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Weight | 159 Grams |
| Length | 545 Yards |
| Line Weight | 159 Grams |
| Technique | Braided |
| Size | 545 Yards / 80 LB |
| Color | Blackish Green |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Braided Fishing Line |
Performance notes
An 80 LB braid at 545 yards is built for pulling power more than finesse. The 8 strand weave typically lays flatter and rounder than 4 strand construction, which usually means less friction through guides and a quieter cast, though the listing does not specify strand claims beyond the 8X name. At 159 grams for the spool, this is a substantial amount of line, enough to fully respool a mid size to large reel more than once depending on drag capacity. The blackish green color is meant to blend into deeper or stained water rather than stand out, which matters if you are sight fishing versus blind casting into cover. Compared to the 8 LB and 20 LB test alternatives listed here, this spool's 80 LB rating puts it in a heavier class suited to species that require stopping power near structure rather than light line finesse work.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 386 reviews is a strong showing, matching the top rating among the braided lines compared here, including Power's 5,800 review line. What stands out is the 200+ bought last month figure, which signals steady, recent demand rather than a stalled listing. For a brand that is less recognized than Power or PowerPro, hitting the same 4.7 rating ceiling with hundreds of recent buyers suggests the line is performing well enough that repeat buyers are not walking away disappointed. The review count is smaller than PowerPro's flagship numbers, so the sample size is more modest, but the combination of a high average and active recent purchase volume points to a product delivering on its basic promise.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the GumMAX 8X Braided Fishing Line good for heavier saltwater or catfish applications?
At an 80 LB rating and 545 yards per spool, this line is built for species and conditions that call for stopping power, not finesse. The heavier test and long yardage make it suited to anglers targeting bigger fish near structure or in current where lighter braid would be at a disadvantage.
How does the price compare to name brand braided line?
At $22.94 for 545 yards, GumMAX undercuts Power's 21100200500E, which costs $44.99 for 500 yards at a lighter 20 LB test. Even Power's smaller 300 yard, 8 LB spool runs $29.56, so GumMAX offers more yardage and a heavier rating for less money in this comparison set.
Does the 4.7 star rating hold up with a smaller review count?
386 reviews is fewer than PowerPro's 5,800 or Power's 983, but the 4.7 average matches the top score among the alternatives compared here. Combined with 200+ units bought last month, the rating appears backed by ongoing, active purchases rather than a small early sample.