Reel Snot or other lubricants 2024

Mason_tay reply :

Whats everyones thoughts on companies like reel snot and their products. Anyone personally use it? I see they came out with a coffee oil infused one and claim bass love coffee. Is there any base to that claim?

FrankN209 reply :

Never used this. I use procure, yum frenzy, and jj's magic dip..

Mason_tay reply :

are those line and reel lubricants?

mllrtm79 reply :

I use the original Reel Snot, love it on my baitcasters. Haven't tried the "fish attractant" Java one they are making.

It is a line conditioner mainly, but may have some lubricating effects on the spool?

J Francho reply :

I'm dubious of their claim that this is a "reel lubricant." Looks like a line conditioner to me. Never tried it. I've always used KVD L&L.

Mason_tay reply :

On 3/21/2017 at 3:06 AM, mllrtm79 said:

I use the original Reel Snot, love it on my baitcasters. Haven't tried the "fish attractant" Java one they are making.

It is a line conditioner mainly, but may have some lubricating effects on the spool?

Does it really help with mono? and line memory?

FrankN209 reply :

On 3/21/2017 at 2:26 AM, Mason_tay said:

are those line and reel lubricants?

Oh, my bad, never heard of a scented line conditioner..

Mason_tay reply :

for anyone questioning what Im talking about.

https://www.reelsnot.com/products/java-reel-snot?variant=12074444481

fishnkamp reply :

I use the original Reelsnot and yes it does help with line memory. It helps with mono, braid,and fluoro memory. It helps to make the line a bit slipperier so you can get a longer cast. I do like it a bit better than say KVD. I have not tried the coffee stuff yet. My recommendation is to use it when you first spool your line and then it helps to occasionally cast the rod and add some more as you reel in the line. let it set and then use the rod the next day.

MDbassin reply :

I've used reel snot and the braid aid stuff I can't remember the actual name of it... it's on TW but they both work great I noticed I little bit more distance and it REALLY helped with my cranking reel with flouro on it. I tend to stick with reel snot my self no particular reason other then they are local to me

johnD. reply :

I use reel magic , cheap and easy to get.

J Francho reply :

On 3/21/2017 at 11:11 PM, johnD. said:

I use reel magic , cheap and easy to get.

http://www.lineandlure.com/media/videos/play/4/Reel_Magic_Will_It_Burn

johnD. reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 12:55 AM, J Francho said:

http://www.lineandlure.com/media/videos/play/4/Reel_Magic_Will_It_Burn

what does that prove , other than it will burn ?

kvd works the same as 303 Aerospace Protectant , only 303 is 32 oz for $23.

J Francho reply :

The point is that the package says NON-FLAMMABLE, lol.

So, you have to spend $23 to save $1? Good to know, though.

Slipknot_Fan666 reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 3:12 AM, J Francho said:

The point is that the package says NON-FLAMMABLE, lol.

So, you have to spend $23 to save $1? Good to know, though.

My internet won't load the video, but right on the front of my can of Real Magic it says, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE."

J Francho reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 3:33 AM, Slipknot_Fan666 said:

Real Magic

I'm glad you spelled it right. Stuff is about as good for a reel as WD-40.

You probably have the aerosol can with the warning. The video shows the pump bottle.

Anyway, there's enough testimonies for good results with Reelsnot that I'll probably give it a try.

johnD. reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 3:12 AM, J Francho said:

The point is that the package says NON-FLAMMABLE, lol.

So, you have to spend $23 to save $1? Good to know, though.

I understand you can buy 1 gallon of kvd for $75.

But , 32 oz of 303 for $23 vs 16 oz of kvd for $20.

I'd be willing bet good money it's the same stuff.

J Francho reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 10:31 PM, johnD. said:

I'd be willing bet good money it's the same stuff.

You might be right. I thought the 8 oz. bottles were $5.99? Maybe that's wrong, and they're 4 oz. bottles. Anyway, I have four or five bottle all over the place. The stuff goes pretty far. I think it's pretty funny that we'll spend on rods, reels, and baits, but when it comes to a $6 bottle of line conditioner, that's here we draw the line. Especially if the stuff works great.

johnD. reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 10:39 PM, J Francho said:

You might be right. I thought the 8 oz. bottles were $5.99? Maybe that's wrong, and they're 4 oz. bottles. Anyway, I have four or five bottle all over the place. The stuff goes pretty far. I think it's pretty funny that we'll spend on rods, reels, and baits, but when it comes to a $6 bottle of line conditioner, that's here we draw the line. Especially if the stuff works great.

at my local shop it's $8 or $9 for a 4 oz bottle , same price online.

kvd comes in 4 oz , 16 oz and 1 gallon. you could really save some money if you buy a gallon of kvd , although I have no idea what the shelf life is..

J Francho reply :

I doubt I'd go through a gallon. I usually grab a bottle at Bass Pro. One of my bottles still has the $5.99 sticker on it. Maybe it's gone up (edit: it has, holy cow $12!). I've been told that the BPS brand is the same product, for $8.50. Still pretty inexpensive when you consider the benefits and how little of the product you use. It's probably four squirts to pre-treat the spool the line comes on. And a squirt or two after every trip.

Another thought...Batson had a wipe on product. You wiped it on and tossed the wipe. They sent me some to evaluate, and it was the best for keeping ice off guides. If any formed, I'd just thump the rod handle, and it come off. I've tried everything, from Pam, to WD-40, to KVD L&L. The L&L worked pretty well, but would wear off after a couple hours. The Batson wipes were the best, lasted for hours, and even prevented ice from forming by shedding the water. Icy guides is just part of the winter steelhead game up here, this benefit probably doesn't apply to many bass fisherman on here.

I'm rambling, now.... carry on!

Brett's_daddy reply :

Is the Ardent stuff any good?

jtesch reply :

On 3/23/2017 at 4:56 AM, Brett's_daddy said:

Is the Ardent stuff any good?

Worst ever!!!

Yudo1 reply :

KVD works great for me and easily available.

dsqui reply :

I use the ardent stuff it's pretty good but that's basing that on not using anything else. One guys said it's the worst so I guess I'll have to try something else since I thought it was decent

onetime reply :

KVD L&L is all I use and works great, if anyone wants to go in halves on a gallon of KVD, let me know.

kadas reply :

On 3/22/2017 at 10:39 PM, J Francho said:

You might be right. I thought the 8 oz. bottles were $5.99? Maybe that's wrong, and they're 4 oz. bottles. Anyway, I have four or five bottle all over the place. The stuff goes pretty far. I think it's pretty funny that we'll spend on rods, reels, and baits, but when it comes to a $6 bottle of line conditioner, that's here we draw the line. Especially if the stuff works great.

Pretty much agree with J Franco on this. Funny how some fishing equipment has no price ceiling but other stuff does. Guess everyone has their own ceiling on different things. I have used both Real Magic and KVD L&L and like them both. Guess I prefer the KVD L&L but I have no problem using the Real Magic also

Chief250 reply :

Does anybody worry about using Reelsnot on your high end baitcasters? I just want to make sure i'm not risking anything before I start spraying a liquid on my $400-$600 reels.

HenryPF reply :

On 3/3/2019 at 11:33 PM, Ryan Michael said:

Does anybody worry about using Reelsnot on your high end baitcasters? I just want to make sure i'm not risking anything before I start spraying a liquid on my $400-$600 reels.

i use it on braid on my Antares DC and Caclltta DC and have no issues with it effecting the reel.

I see that one issue that no one is talking about is how OFTEN you use it. Line conditioner works, pick your brand. My problem is that I have a tendency to forget to use it as I don't need to pull out every bit of performance for every cast. My braided line is Daiwa Samurai braid which is also in the upper echelons of $$$ and this line is super limp to begin with as I don't need abrasion resistance and I wanted to put my braid on both spinning and casting reels. I have not used it on flourocarbon (again, stupid expensive sunline shooter is limp) but if I remember this year, ill give it a try.

I douse the spool with the reel snot whenever I remember to use it (before, after or during) and I have no issues on the pricier reels.

NYWayfarer reply :

I used Reel Snot the entire 2018 season with no issues.

Sprayed it on my line as I spooled it. From there I would give a spray the night before a fishing trip. I am careful to wipe off any excess liquid on my reel frame after application.

It is definitely oily stuff. I can feel the difference on my line between it and KVD Line and Lure conditioner.

Chance_Taker4 reply :

On 3/21/2017 at 4:32 AM, fishnkamp said:

I use the original Reelsnot and yes it does help with line memory. It helps with mono, braid,and fluoro memory. It helps to make the line a bit slipperier so you can get a longer cast. I do like it a bit better than say KVD. I have not tried the coffee stuff yet. My recommendation is to use it when you first spool your line and then it helps to occasionally cast the rod and add some more as you reel in the line. let it set and then use the rod the next day.

This right here. I use Reelsnot religiously. My last order they sent me the Java bottle by accident and allowed me to keep. It I don't really have an opinion for it. It doesn't seem to do anything extra to my lures.

Chief250 reply :

On 3/4/2019 at 8:37 AM, HenryPF said:

i use it on braid on my Antares DC and Caclltta DC and have no issues with it effecting the reel.

I see that one issue that no one is talking about is how OFTEN you use it. Line conditioner works, pick your brand. My problem is that I have a tendency to forget to use it as I don't need to pull out every bit of performance for every cast. My braided line is Daiwa Samurai braid which is also in the upper echelons of $$$ and this line is super limp to begin with as I don't need abrasion resistance and I wanted to put my braid on both spinning and casting reels. I have not used it on flourocarbon (again, stupid expensive sunline shooter is limp) but if I remember this year, ill give it a try.

I douse the spool with the reel snot whenever I remember to use it (before, after or during) and I have no issues on the pricier reels.

Thank you

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