Gosen x16 Casting : 20lb BRAID
Made in Japan from high quality fibres braided in a high pitch process, Gosen 16 ply casting braid is an award winning, high quality casting braid. Extremely thin for its diameter, this braid was designed to perform where ultra long casts are required.
The GOSEN 16 ply braid is made from Toyobo fibers from the Izanas company in Japan. It is currently the only 16 ply on the market. This new Toyobo material is stronger than high grade Dyneema. The 16 strands make this line stronger than any 8 ply on the market, it is high in water resistance, has incredible knot strength, a high braiding density, it is extremely smooth, incredibly sensitive to bites and is a great balance between stiff and soft line making it perfect for casting. The 16 ply manufacturing process makes this line perfectly round so it is forgiving on your line guides. The line is made in the GOSEN line factory in Japan.
https://www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/gosen-16-ply-casting-braid-line-150m-green
Key Statistics
- Measured Diameter: .200mm (+130.7% on stated .153mm)
- Measured Breaking Strain: 14.71lbs (73.5% of rated 20lbs)
- Abrasion Breaking Strain: 2.43lbs (16.5% of max break)
- FG Knot Breaking Strain: 6.56lbs (44.6% of max break)
Testing Process
Key Line Statistics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gosen |
| Name | x16 Casting |
| Web Site | Visit Website |
| Rated Strength (lbs) | 20 |
| Date Tested | 12 March 2023 |
| Credit to | Jack from Montreal |
| Strands | 16 |
| Cost $AUD | 99.95 |
| Spool Quanity (m) | 150 |
| Quoted Diameter (mm) | 0.153 |
| Measured Average Diameter (mm) | 0.2 |
| Diameter Quoted vs Measured (%) | 130.72 |
| Minimum Diameter (mm) | 0.195 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 0.205 |
| Break Max Average (lbs) | 14.71 |
| Claimed vs Actual Breaking Strain (%) | 73.55 |
| Average Stretch @ Maximum Break | N/A |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 301081 |
| Tensile Rank | 78 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 2.43 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 16.5 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 125 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 49737 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 125 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 6.5600000000000005 |
| FG Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 44.6 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 98 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 134269 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 100 |
| Time | Test1 | Test2 | Test3 | Average | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.1 | 0.59 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.2 | 1.08 | 0.89 | 0.68 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.3 | 1.29 | 1.16 | 0.85 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.4 | 1.79 | 1.42 | 1.01 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.5 | 2.08 | 1.69 | 1.42 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.6 | 2.38 | 1.96 | 1.67 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.7 | 2.66 | 2.41 | 2.15 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.8 | 2.94 | 2.58 | 2.39 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 0.9 | 3.42 | 3.03 | 2.79 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.0 | 3.61 | 3.30 | 2.95 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.1 | 4.08 | 3.57 | 3.11 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.2 | 4.35 | 3.83 | 3.34 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.3 | 4.62 | 4.08 | 3.57 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.4 | 4.87 | 4.50 | 4.03 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.5 | 5.13 | 4.67 | 4.26 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.6 | 5.53 | 5.06 | 4.64 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.7 | 5.68 | 5.30 | 4.78 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.8 | 6.05 | 5.74 | 4.93 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 1.9 | 6.28 | 5.96 | 5.14 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.0 | 6.70 | 6.17 | 5.35 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.1 | 6.90 | 6.31 | 5.77 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.2 | 7.10 | 6.45 | 5.99 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.3 | 7.24 | 6.79 | 6.33 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.4 | 7.37 | 6.98 | 6.47 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.5 | 7.69 | 7.36 | 6.60 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.6 | 7.88 | 7.55 | 6.81 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.7 | 8.25 | 7.73 | 7.03 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.8 | 8.44 | 7.85 | 7.44 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 2.9 | 8.63 | 7.98 | 7.64 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.0 | 8.77 | 8.29 | 7.96 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.1 | 8.90 | 8.47 | 8.09 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.2 | 9.21 | 8.84 | 8.39 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.3 | 9.38 | 9.01 | 8.58 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.4 | 9.70 | 9.30 | 8.76 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.5 | 9.85 | 9.41 | 8.95 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.6 | 10.10 | 9.52 | 9.13 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.7 | 10.20 | 9.68 | 9.43 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.8 | 10.30 | 9.84 | 9.55 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 3.9 | 10.46 | 10.16 | 9.83 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.0 | 10.61 | 10.32 | 9.99 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.1 | 10.93 | 10.58 | 10.16 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.2 | 11.10 | 10.67 | 10.33 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.3 | 11.37 | 10.77 | 10.51 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.4 | 11.48 | 10.93 | 10.78 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.5 | 11.59 | 11.08 | 10.88 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.6 | 11.73 | 11.37 | 11.11 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.7 | 11.88 | 11.49 | 11.24 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.8 | 12.13 | 11.71 | 11.52 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 4.9 | 12.24 | 11.79 | 11.66 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.0 | 12.45 | 12.01 | 11.81 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.1 | 12.54 | 12.15 | 11.91 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.2 | 12.64 | 12.28 | 12.02 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.3 | 12.78 | 12.42 | 12.25 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.4 | 12.91 | 12.55 | 12.39 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.5 | 13.18 | 12.78 | 12.66 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.6 | 13.31 | 12.86 | 12.80 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.7 | 13.52 | 13.09 | 13.03 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.8 | 13.59 | 13.24 | 13.11 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 5.9 | 13.80 | 13.48 | 13.20 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 6.0 | 13.92 | 13.59 | 13.34 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 6.1 | 14.05 | 13.69 | 13.49 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 6.2 | 14.15 | 13.69 | 13.76 | 14.71 | 20 |
| 6.3 | 14.24 | 13.90 | 14.71 | 20 | |
| 6.4 | 14.34 | 14.12 | 14.71 | 20 | |
| 6.5 | 14.22 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 6.6 | 14.31 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 6.7 | 14.43 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 6.8 | 14.56 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 6.9 | 14.81 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.0 | 14.95 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.1 | 15.17 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.2 | 15.26 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.3 | 15.47 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.4 | 15.60 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.5 | 15.72 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.6 | 15.85 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.7 | 15.97 | 14.71 | 20 | ||
| 7.8 | 16.10 | 14.71 | 20 |
