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ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

What do you prefer Tatsu, Abrazx? What LB? Do you like Invizx or use it as a leader?

Me i use Abrazx 17lb on most reels thinking about buying some Tatsu wondering if there is any real solid benifit? Cost is double Abrazx..

Tywithay reply :

I'm a Tatsu man. Abrazx has too much memory, Invizx has too much stretch. Tatsu is hand-spun by Zeus from crystallized dragon tears.

kickerfish1 reply :

I have gone to exclusively using tatsu as a main line this year for every application I need floro which is a lot. I can get 2-3 reels done with one spool when backing is used. The line is that good. On here and many other forums the line has been discussed in great legnth. Among hard core floro users it in the conversation for best.

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 11:05 AM, kickerfish1 said:
I have gone to exclusively using tatsu as a main line this year for every application I need floro which is a lot. I can get 2-3 reels done with one spool when backing is used. The line is that good. On here and many other forums the line has been discussed in great legnth. Among hard core floro users it in the conversation for best.

TY i will search for the threads. I tried a few times nothing come up. If you have the threads handy could you link me so i could i read through them Thanks..

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

I found this link if people are interested. and i will update more as i find them for this site only.. I know when i searched i didnt pull anything up so tought this would help..

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/118286-seaguar-tatsu-mini-review/

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/124033-seaguar-tatsu-2-week-mini-review/

iabass8 reply :

It's great line. Nothing's wrong /w AbrazX. Line conditioner solves most if not all line management issues. It's a slippery slope going to Tatsu.

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

Ty bass.. Gotta have the best. I can always make more money. I sure as heck cant take it with me when the man up stairs says its time to hang the rods,golf clubs, softball gear. Im the type that wont settle for less then the best.. If i dont spend it the ol lady will.. LOL

I am gonna use the abrazx i have and yes with some KVD i didnt have any issues with it at all.. Its actually what got me looking into the tatsu more. Along with your suggestion of course.. Seagaur will thank you..

roadwarrior reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 11:02 AM, Tywithay said:
Tatsu is hand-spun by Zeus from crystallized dragon tears.

Truth

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 11:02 AM, Tywithay said:
Tatsu is hand-spun by Zeus from crystallized dragon tears.

Yea I was told they actually come up with the idea while listening to the song puff the magic dragon as a kid.. They were involved in a peace offering of some sort.

Felix77 reply :

Why isn't InvizX on the list. I swear by that line for almost everything. 8lb all the way to 20lb.

Brian Needham reply :

tatsu is the best going, period.

BUT.... I am probably going to switch to invisx for the cost benifits.

ToledoEF reply :

I just tried my first expensive flouro this year in sniper and I like it a lot. Would like to try tatsu soon as I hear nothing but greatness about it.

.ghoti. reply :

I use 4lb test Invizx for trout fishing. Other than that, I have no use for fluorocarbon line; particularly Tatsu.

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 10:12 PM, .ghoti. said:
I use 4lb test Invizx for trout fishing. Other than that, I have no use for fluorocarbon line; particularly Tatsu.

Could you elaborate why? I think people reading this thread could benefit from listening to your opinion.. You seem to make very Informative posts.. Thanks

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 9:55 PM, Brian Needham said:

tatsu is the best going, period.

BUT.... I am probably going to switch to invisx for the cost benifits.

Could you also elaborate why other than cost if any reason? Your post are always Informative.. Thanks.

Brian Needham reply :

no other reason really...Tatsu has great strenght, arbrasion resistance, low strech all the qualities you want in a line .... but... +/- $45 for 200 yards for tatsu or +/-$90 for 1000 yards of invisx.

I love Tatsu and have ran it on every thing I have for the last 2 years...... it is bar none the best line out there.... but I am testing Invisx to see if I can switch.

I think Invisx is the best bang for the buck, but Tatsu is the BEST.

as with most things in live it is a comprimise

.ghoti. reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 10:15 PM, AbuCroixGuy said:
Could you elaborate why? I think people reading this thread could benefit from listening to your opinion.. You seem to make very Informative posts.. Thanks

You asked for it. LOL

I took eight rods with me to the 2013 Bass Resource RoadTrip. (because that's how many fit in the rod rack I've built into my Jeep) Three reels were freshly spooled with 12lb test Tatsu. I went out with Big-O my first day, and took two of the Tatsu loaded rigs, along with two others. After about 15 minutes of fishing, I noticed my line, tatsu, was shredded all along the first 18-20" up from the pegged weight.

Checked my rod tip guide for damage and found none. Re-tied, same thing. Re-tied, same thing. Cut the bait off, and tied it onto a different rig with a different line. I used the same hook, same bait, same weight, same bead. No problems this time, so it was not the weight or bead causing the abrasion; it was the cover we were fishing. I tried the other rig spooled with tatsu, and had the same problem. Big-O may be able to tell you how many times I had to re-tie. I don't remember, but it was a lot. Enough so that I retired those two rods, and fished with the other two rigs the rest of the day. With no line shredding problems I might add.

The other line? That no good ,useless, stretchy, non-abrasion resistant, cheap Trilene XL.

.ghoti. reply :

I should add that it IS possible I had a couple of bad spools of line, and had I tried a couple of different spools, I may have had a completely different experience.

My take on that is simple. For 50 bucks / 200 yards, there should be NO BAD SPOOLS OF LINE.

I will buy no more Tatsu.

roadwarrior reply :

Hmm...I don't remember you telling me this story. I'm surprised to say the least.

I have been fishing Tatsu for over a year without a single issue.

.ghoti. reply :

On 5/15/2014 at 10:49 PM, roadwarrior said:

Hmm...I don't remember you telling me this story. I'm surprised to say the least.

I have been fishing Tatsu for over a year without a single issue.

I told you about it, that evening, but the wine was flowing, so............. LOL

I did some additional testing after the RoadTrip, and my conclusions were the same. No more Tatsu for me.

roadwarrior reply :

If that were my experience I wouldn't use it either!

Now regrding the wine...

Brian Needham reply :

WOW Gary..... I cant say that I blame you, its just not been my experience.

100% for the money there should be no bad spools!

Mr Swim Jig reply :

Tatsu is amazing line but is expensive. I still prefer InvizX. I use it in 10, 12 and 15lbs test on bait casting reels and 6 and 8lbs on spinning reels.

Crookedneck reply :

I run Abrazx and Invizx for all my floro needs. 50% of my 12 rods are set up with floro.

I have limited experience with the Abrazx as I just started using it. But I can't say anything bad about Invizx. I have been using it for cranking, t-rig in the rocks and brush, Jerk baits.

I am trying the Abrazx as I have heard it has less stretch than Invizx.

ShimanoDobynsGuy reply :

Ty gentlemen. Those were some very informative "opinionated" posts. I personally live that about forums hearing all sides from several different people. Again thanks for sharing..

I myself am gonna try Tatsu casting setups and invzx on spinning gear. I hope to be able to add to what you guys have said in the future..

Arv reply :

On 5/16/2014 at 12:30 AM, AbuCroixGuy said:
I have thought about doing this as well there are a couple guys around here that swear by that setup. Definitely an option. Do you do this for all rigs?

I do. Or just go strait braid. Depends on what I'm fishing.

Montanaro reply :

No red label? Don't care for invizx...lots of memory in 16 pound I have spooled

ww2farmer reply :

None of the above for me. I only use fluoro as leader material, and it's Red Label. I have caught so many big fish, on so many diff. techniques, from the nastiest of cover with Red Label as leader material, with ZERO failures that were not my own fault (poorly tied knot, not retying after the line got nicked, etc...) There is no reason to buy more expensive line, especially when I am using it in 3'- 5' lengths at a time.

dam0007 reply :

Abrazx 17# crank, 15# jig, 12# t rig.

InvizX 12# deep cranks, 10# jerkbaits, 6# drop shot.

Senshi 12# spinner/buzz/chatter baits, 10# top water.

Smack down 30# light jigs and frogs.

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