Gosen
Gosen is a premium Japanese manufacturer and one of only two brands that produce all of their braided line entirely in Japan. With a legacy built on precision engineering and superior materials, Gosen braids are crafted from 100% Japanese polyethylene fibres, delivering exceptional strength, sensitivity, and smoothness that discerning anglers demand.
At Compleat Angler Nedlands, we stock a comprehensive Gosen braid range including the unique 16 Ply Casting line (the only 16-strand braid on the market), the Answer Ajing X4 for light game, Hard Type 8 for versatile applications, Jigging Braid 300m for deep-water work, Roots PEx4 multi-colour for depth tracking, and the W8 Casting Braid for shore and boat casting. Whether you're jigging deep reefs off Perth, casting from the rocks, or finesse fishing estuaries, Gosen has a purpose-built braid for the job.
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What makes Gosen braid special?
Gosen is one of only two manufacturers that produce all of their braid entirely in Japan. Their lines are made from 100% Japanese polyethylene fibres, delivering superior strength, sensitivity, and smoothness compared to braids manufactured elsewhere.
What Gosen braids does Compleat Angler Nedlands stock?
We stock six Gosen braid options: the unique 16 Ply Casting, Answer Ajing X4 for light game, Hard Type 8, Jigging Braid 300m for deep-water work, Roots PEx4 multi-colour, and W8 Casting Braid — covering everything from finesse estuary to heavy offshore jigging.
What is Gosen 16 Ply braid?
The Gosen 16 Ply is the only 16-strand braid on the market, made from premium Toyobo Izanas fibres. It offers unmatched smoothness, exceptional knot strength, and superior sensitivity — stronger than standard high-grade Dyneema braids.
Which Gosen braid is best for jigging in WA?
The Gosen Jigging Braid 300m is purpose-built for deep-water jigging, with multi-colour patterning that changes every 10 metres for accurate depth tracking. It's ideal for targeting WA demersal species and deep-water jigging along the Perth canyons.