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Description
G+ Equalizer Graphene
- The benefits of graphene combined with the signature flex and feel of the original GAELFORCE Equalizer series
- A strong tip combined with a deep progressive action and lightning-quick recovery
- A crisp action with singular reserves of power
- Improved straight-line tracking during the forward stroke
- A noticeable reduction of “tip rebound”
“In order to build the ultimate salmon rod, it is important to combine a successful design with cutting-edge carbon, resins, and emerging technologies. The GAELFORCE G+ Equalizer Graphene 4-piece rods blend the proven tapers of the original GAELFORCE Equalizer with the strongest and lightest material ever used in a fly rod.
While testing the G+ Equalizer Graphene rods over a period of a year, it became very clear to me that graphene imparts a crispness of action and ample reserves of power to the blank structure. I particularly noticed the benefits of graphene when making longer casts or playing an especially strong salmon.
When you cast any of the models in the new GAELFORCE G+ Equalizer Graphene series, I believe that you will immediately notice the reduced swing weight of the rod, significantly faster recovery and improved straight-line tracking. These are the finest double-handed rods that I have ever cast. I urge you to try one. I think you will agree that it is the finest double-handed rod that you have ever cast.” - James Chalmers.
The GAELFORCE G+ Equalizer Graphene series features:
- G+ logo on all G+ Equalizer Graphene rods
- Aluminum rod tube in GAELFORCE Green with laser-engraved rod cap and a high-quality cloth bag with rod identification
- Matte green finish with rich silver whippings
- The finest components sourced from around the world
- Fuji stripping guides with hard-chrome snake guides
- Superior-grade ALPS Tri-Lock down-locking real seat
- The finest AAAA Flor Grade slim cork handles
- Alignment dots for easy and accurate rod assembly and security
Designed for the connoisseurs of fine fly rods with all the characteristics of true performance and efficiency.
The authenticity of the designs for practical everyday use is guaranteed as all GAELFORCE G+ products have been specifically tested in real world situations by experienced anglers
Rod Action: Fast
Grip: Spey
Best For: All Water
Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
Rod Specs
| Length | Line Weight | Color | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11ft 3in | 5/6wt | Green | $1,474.99 | |
| 11ft 3in | 6/7wt | Green | $1,474.99 | |
| 11ft 3in | 7/8wt | Green | $1,474.99 | |
| 14ft | 7/8wt | Green | $1,734.99 | |
| 15ft | 7/8wt | Green | $1,879.99 | |
| 12ft | 8/9wt | Green | $1,584.99 | |
| 13ft | 8/9wt | Green | $1,659.99 | |
| 14ft 6in | 8/9wt | Green | $1,809.99 | |
| 15ft | 8/9wt | Green | $1,879.99 | |
| 16ft | 8/9wt | Green | $2,284.99 | |
| 13ft 6in | 8wt | Green | $1,734.99 | |
| 13ft 6in | 9wt | Green | $1,734.99 | |
| 14ft | 9/10wt | Green | $1,734.99 | |
| 14ft 6in | 9/10wt | Green | $1,809.99 | |
| 15ft | 10wt | Green | $1,919.99 | |
| 16ft | 10/11wt | Green | $2,284.99 | |
| 13ft | 7/8wt | - | $1,500.00 | |
| 12ft 6in | 7wt | - | $1,500.00 | |
| 12ft 6in | 8wt | - | $1,500.00 |
$1,474.99
Length:
11ft 3in
Line Weight:
5/6wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,474.99
Length:
11ft 3in
Line Weight:
6/7wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,474.99
Length:
11ft 3in
Line Weight:
7/8wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,734.99
Length:
14ft
Line Weight:
7/8wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,879.99
Length:
15ft
Line Weight:
7/8wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,584.99
Length:
12ft
Line Weight:
8/9wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,659.99
Length:
13ft
Line Weight:
8/9wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,809.99
Length:
14ft 6in
Line Weight:
8/9wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,879.99
Length:
15ft
Line Weight:
8/9wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$2,284.99
Length:
16ft
Line Weight:
8/9wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,734.99
Length:
13ft 6in
Line Weight:
8wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,734.99
Length:
13ft 6in
Line Weight:
9wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,734.99
Length:
14ft
Line Weight:
9/10wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,809.99
Length:
14ft 6in
Line Weight:
9/10wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,919.99
Length:
15ft
Line Weight:
10wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$2,284.99
Length:
16ft
Line Weight:
10/11wt
Action:
Color:
Green
$1,500.00
Length:
13ft
Line Weight:
7/8wt
Action:
$1,500.00
Length:
12ft 6in
Line Weight:
7wt
Action:
$1,500.00
Length:
12ft 6in
Line Weight:
8wt
Action:
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.
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Gaelforce G+ 15-Foot 10-Weight
"If you haunt any of the chat forums related to spey casting and salmon fishing on the Internet, you’ll find several lively discussions regarding the use of graphene in fly rods. Some of these opinions are informed, others not so much. The consensus for many seems to be that the use of graphene in fly rods imparts minimal or no benefit to rod action and is little more than a marketing ploy designed to get consumers to part with their hard-earned krone, pounds or euros. What exactly is graphene? Where is the graphene used in the fly rod? Does the use of graphene in fly rods improve their construction and their “cast-ability”? In order to unpack these questions, I compared the non-graphene Gaelforce Equalizer 15-foot 10-weight (GE 1510) with the new Gaelforce G+ Graphene 15-foot 10-weight (GEG+ 1510) at my local casting pond. Graphene is a honeycomb layer of carbon atoms, measuring exactly one atom in thickness. At 200 times stronger than steel yet lighter than aluminum and more elastic than rubber, graphene is the strongest material known to science. Graphene fly rods employ a small amount of graphene nano particles in the resin used to make the prepreg that is rolled around a mandrel. Prepreg is a common term for carbon fiber that has been pre-impregnated with resin. The addition of graphene nano particles to resin systems allows manufacturers to use prepreg that is substantially lighter, stronger and more durable. This incremental improvement reduces the amount of resin in the construction of a rod blank, which in turn allows the manufacturer to manipulate the overall weight of the rod, its recovery rate and its durability while simultaneously increasing its tensile strength. To compare the non-graphene Gaelforce Equalizer 15-foot 10-weight with the new Gaelforce G+ Graphene 15-foot 10-weight, I cast both rods with the Gaelforce Equalizer Extended Spey Head (EES) rated for a #10 line (50 grams/770 grains). At 15 meters (49 feet), the EES is “tweener” line, which is to say that it casts with the ease of a floating Scandinavian shooting head yet flies like a much longer line in the Scottish style. If I were forced to choose one dry line to fish forever, the EES would be it. I used Varivas 36-pound shooting line and alternated the same reel and line on both rods to ensure an apples-to-apples comparison. I previously reviewed the Gaelforce Equalizer 15-foot 10-weight rod (GE 1510) for Chasing Silver in 2020, so I won’t go into great depth on this rod here. The GE 1510 is my go-to rod for June salmon on the Restigouche and Cascapedia rivers in Quebec. It is a powerful rod yet easy to time, with a cadence and a tempo that is decidedly relaxed. The rod casts with real authority yet rewards the caster who is able to use the kick that resides in the bottom of the rod to do all the work. The GE 1510 is the smoothest 15-foot rod that I have ever cast. I can put the rod on “autopilot” and fish it for a week without fatigue. The new Gaelforce G+ Graphene 15-foot 10-weight (GEG+ 1510) is not simply the GE 1510 with the addition of graphene-enhanced prepreg. It is a rather different animal altogether. I was able to cast the EES #10 shooting head from the tip of the GEG+ 1510, but I had difficulty accessing that kick in the bottom of the rod that is a hallmark of all Gaelforce rods. I decided to throw some more grams at the GEG+ 1510, so I switched out the EES #10 for the EES #11, which weighs in at a tidy 55 grams (847 grains). Now we’re talking. The GEG+ 1510 woke up from its slumber and began to fire out tight loops across the pool. The strong tip combined with a deep progressive action allowed me to make large angle changes with a single spey or a snake roll. The additional weight of the EES #11 poked the dragon, and the dragon responded by breathing fire. To push the GEG+ 1510 even farther, I exchanged the EES #11 shooting head for the Gaelforce Equalizer Extreme Distance 65 (EED 65) shooting head. Affectionately known as the “Foxy” line in casting circles, the EED 65 is 19.8 meters/65 feet in length, weighing in at 55 grams/848 grains. As I’ve been working with longer lines over the last two or three years, the EED 65 hit the sweet spot for me. I was rewarded with the longest and cleanest casts that I’ve ever made using a rod and a line designed for fishing (as opposed to a tournament casting). The GEG+ 1510 is simply spectacular with the EED 65, reflecting the unusual and well documented facility of its designer with longer lines. “To infinity and beyond!” as Buzz Lightyear would say, or, at the very least, to the other side of a fairly sizable river. So, where does the graphene come into play with the GEG+ 1510? The first clue is the weight of the GEG+ 1510 (297grams/10.5 ounces) as compared to the GE 1510 (304 grams/10.75 ounces). The 7-gram difference may not sound impressive, but remember that the two rods are very different animals. The GE 1510 is a true 10-weight whereas the GEG+ 1510 is an exceptionally powerful #10/11-weight. For those of you who are into ERN (Effective Rod Number) ratings, I’d give the GE 1510 an ERN rating of 10.5 and the GEG+ 1510 an ERN rating of 11.5. Given the dissimilar measurements of stiffness and action for the two rods, I suspected that the lay-up of the graphene-enhanced prepreg around the mandrel is different for the GEG+ 1510 than it is for the GE 1510 (with the standard prepreg). I asked James Chalmers, the designer of both rods, and he confirmed that he incorporated additional wraps of graphene-enhanced carbon fiber at several locations along the blank of the GEG+ 1510 in order to achieve the desired action and stiffness. In other words, graphene works exactly as advertised in the GEG+ 1510. A designer can use additional carbon fiber material in a rod and still produce a lighter rod, providing, of course, that he uses graphene in the resin system. As the new graphene GEG+ 1510 is significantly more powerful and yet lighter than the non-graphene GE 1510, the recovery of the rod is lightning quick. The deflection of the rod tip and its subsequent recovery are important components of tight loops. The GEG+ 1510 does not disappoint in this category. The rod throws absolute darts, providing you throw enough grams/grains on the rod to load it up appropriately. I have yet to play a large salmon on the GEG+ 1510, but I have no doubt that it is an absolute “storlaks tamer”. If June is your favorite month on the larger rivers of Norway and Sweden and you find yourself tying weighted tube flies that measure 8 to 10 centimeters more often than not, then the new Gaelforce G+ Graphene 15-foot 10-weight should be high on your wish list for next season."