Momoi Oshikage

Extremely Fine Braid for UL Fishing

The Momoi Oshikage, distributed by Zeck, is a 4-strand braid manufactured in Japan. Made from Super PE fibres using the Special Double Processing method, it comes out extremely thin - making it an excellent line for ultralight fishing.

PE Rating as a Classification System

The Momoi Oshikage is classified primarily by PE rating. The advantage of this system is that it is precisely measurable: the amount of material used over a given length is weighed and assigned to a PE class accordingly. This means there are no measurement tolerances of the kind you get with diameter and breaking strain figures. Diameter in particular is a near-impossible measurement for braid, since braided lines have no perfectly round cross-section and actually compress further under load. The same line can therefore give different readings depending on how and where it is measured. Breaking strain figures are often equally unreliable.

Diameter Figures as a Guide

Zeck still lists the manufacturer's diameter figures for the Momoi Oshikage as a point of reference for anyone less familiar with PE ratings. Bear in mind, however, that due to Momoi's measuring method the line runs significantly thinner than other braids from other manufacturers that quote the same diameter.

Key Facts:

• Braided line / braid
• 4-strand construction
• Available in various strengths
• Made from Super PE fibres
• Produced using the Special Double Processing method
• Made in Japan
• Ideal for ultralight fishing
• Exceptionally thin diameter