New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
- Andrews
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New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Hey everyone,
I wanted to share two upgrades to my Daiwa 19 Emeraldas LT reel, which is the one that I'm always rocking while chasing calamari.
This reel has a sweet spot in my heart, as it's sentimental. It was my first proper reel that I personally owned, and it's been there from EGI beginner to the experience I have now.
Full disclosure, Gomexus sent me out this package to promote & review, braid was purchased with my own coin.
Gomexus did me a solid and sent out this pretty incredible package to celebrate the launch of their 'Emeraldas' styled double handle. So to match that I decided to head over to Mario's for some new braid, oh and check out the squid jigs while they did it. They've got a solid range, this was the first of two sections with some limited JDM jigs. (not paid to say this, just appreciate a local shop doing it right haha!) I went with the Daiwa Saltiga braid, #0.8pe 16lb after a few mates recommended it.
I wanted to share two upgrades to my Daiwa 19 Emeraldas LT reel, which is the one that I'm always rocking while chasing calamari.
This reel has a sweet spot in my heart, as it's sentimental. It was my first proper reel that I personally owned, and it's been there from EGI beginner to the experience I have now.
Full disclosure, Gomexus sent me out this package to promote & review, braid was purchased with my own coin.
Gomexus did me a solid and sent out this pretty incredible package to celebrate the launch of their 'Emeraldas' styled double handle. So to match that I decided to head over to Mario's for some new braid, oh and check out the squid jigs while they did it. They've got a solid range, this was the first of two sections with some limited JDM jigs. (not paid to say this, just appreciate a local shop doing it right haha!) I went with the Daiwa Saltiga braid, #0.8pe 16lb after a few mates recommended it.
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- Sebb
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Shiny! Very nice.
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- Andrews
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Thanks Sebb, keen to see how this braid goes, but the whole multicolour design has me pretty hyped.
Had a few mates rate it, so we will see if the squid like it.
Had a few mates rate it, so we will see if the squid like it.
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Are Gomexus on Ebay ?If so what,s the model number on the stand
- Andrews
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Yeah Ebay and Anglers Warehouse, the one I've been using is listed under Gomexus Reel Stand For Shimano Stella and Daiwa Spinning Reel 42mm Fit as Below, like $15 aud
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
isnt 16lb a bit heavy for just squidding? on my squid rod, I run 10lb at most because I get more casting distance but that's just me personally.Andrews wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 7:05 pmHey everyone,
I wanted to share two upgrades to my Daiwa 19 Emeraldas LT reel, which is the one that I'm always rocking while chasing calamari.
This reel has a sweet spot in my heart, as it's sentimental. It was my first proper reel that I personally owned, and it's been there from EGI beginner to the experience I have now.
Full disclosure, Gomexus sent me out this package to promote & review, braid was purchased with my own coin.
Gomexus did me a solid and sent out this pretty incredible package to celebrate the launch of their 'Emeraldas' styled double handle.
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So to match that I decided to head over to Mario's for some new braid, oh and check out the squid jigs while they did it. They've got a solid range, this was the first of two sections with some limited JDM jigs. (not paid to say this, just appreciate a local shop doing it right haha!)
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I went with the Daiwa Saltiga braid, #0.8pe 16lb after a few mates recommended it.
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
More about diameter than breaking strength
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Exactly this, I use the same braid in a PE 1.0 for egi which is rated at a breaking strain of 23lbs
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Re: New Braid + Gomexus Emeraldas Handle
Yeah fair comments, and you're right about the PE diameter being the determining factor here.
The previous braid I ran was J-braid #0.8pe at 10lb, as opposed to the new Satliga braid at #0.8pe 16lb.
Some people would consider 16lb a little heavy for squid, but for the exact same diameter and weight, I couldn't go past the 16lb which has greater strength and is advertised to be a higher quality. I can cast plenty with this setup, but often prefer to keep is closer for the greater line sensitivity.
The previous braid I ran was J-braid #0.8pe at 10lb, as opposed to the new Satliga braid at #0.8pe 16lb.
Some people would consider 16lb a little heavy for squid, but for the exact same diameter and weight, I couldn't go past the 16lb which has greater strength and is advertised to be a higher quality. I can cast plenty with this setup, but often prefer to keep is closer for the greater line sensitivity.
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