Reel Snot or KVD Line Conditioner 2025
jtharris3 reply :
What say you?
Jrob78 reply :
KVD L&L, it works so well I've never needed to use anything else.
jbsoonerfan reply :
I have used both. The Reelsnot is pretty greasy/oily and it can get on your grips, handles and reel. I am pretty new to it but I have used the KVD for years. After my small time with the Reelsnot, I would recommend KVD. Nothing against the Reelsnot, just a little bit too much "oil" for me.
ike8120 reply :
Use KVD whenever I re spool a reel. Almost looks like Armor All, not greasy .
NYWayfarer reply :
Reelsnot. I have used both that and KVD but I have gone back to Reelsnot.
Main reason is it seems I have to apply KVD the night before I fish. Reelsnot has been a one and done application for me. a few sprays while spooling the line and I am good to go usually until I have to respool.
J Francho reply :
On 3/20/2019 at 12:41 PM, Jrob78 said:KVD L&L, it works so well I've never needed to use anything else.
This ^
On 3/20/2019 at 1:02 PM, jbsoonerfan said:I have used both. The Reelsnot is pretty greasy/oily and it can get on your grips, handles and reel. I am pretty new to it but I have used the KVD for years. After my small time with the Reelsnot, I would recommend KVD. Nothing against the Reelsnot, just a little bit too much "oil" for me.
And this ^
KVD for me too.
Boomstick reply :
Nothing against reel snot, but I have always used KVD so +1 to KVD from me.
WRB reply :
I use Tangle Free by Punisher Lures.
Tom
fishballer06 reply :
I use the KVD, Reel Snot, and the BPS Line Conditioner. I keep a selection in the boat, in my tackle bags, and around my garage. So I normally just grab whatevers closest by. With that said, I'm pretty sure that KVD and the BPS stuff are the exact same stuff, with the plus side being that the the BPS stuff is cheaper per bottle and its a bigger bottle. Reelsnot seems to work just as well, but I'll agree that it seems a little more "oily".
punch reply :
I'm still not sure I understand what the heck Reelsnot does.
Joshua van Wyk reply :
Thoughts on Reel Magic?
Todd2 reply :
If I had to spray stuff on my line to make it manageable, I'd switch lines....lol
Seriously though, I bought one bottle of the stuff years ago but seems like another solution looking for a problem..IMO
J Francho reply :
It improves line management and casting for just about every type of line. With braided lines, KVD helps it retain it's color, fading slower. Sure there's lines that work fine without it, but if you can make it better, why not? Anyway, no one is forcing anyone to use it. It's pretty simple to hit the reels after every trip as I put them away.
Spankey reply :
I use to have Reel Majic for a long time. Was easy to find and get. Tried the Reelsnot the other year and have been using it ever since. I like it. The sight oil doesn’t bother me. Over the winter I picked up the coffee scent and gonna use that on my soft plastics as well. I’m sure it won’t hurt.
KDW96 reply :
Reel Snot is much the same as String Snot used in bowhunting in place of wax. The oily silcone is absorbed to prolong string life. Same stuff just different marketing.
Obi_Wan reply :
KVD
waymont reply :
Reel Magic
On 3/21/2019 at 1:49 AM, Joshua van Wyk said:Thoughts on Reel Magic?
Works great
Patrickcatalano reply :
On 3/21/2019 at 1:49 AM, Joshua van Wyk said:Thoughts on Reel Magic?
I used reelmagic for awhile and never noticed a difference. I always thought kvd was better
J Francho reply :
It's Real Magic, not Reel Magic. Nice for squeaky hinges, but not so great on line.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Real Magic is a petroleum based product that makes your line more supple by stripping away the slightest, outermost layer of your chosen line.
I'd theorize that if you switch your line quite often, not a big deal. If you're not into that practice so much, how much can you strip away before your line is compromised? I'm not willing to find out.
KVD for me, been using it forever.
Mr Swim Jig reply :
KVD L&L always....
Jaderose reply :
I made a post about KVD last year. I had never tried it and considered it to be hogwash....until I bought some. It's good stuff and I will never not use it again.
Ksam1234 reply :
I jsut ordered some KVD line conditioner from everyone praising it ! Should be here Monday, ill let ya know !
LxVE Bassin reply :
KVD
Smokinal reply :
Braid/leader=line manageability issues solved
Dirtyeggroll reply :
On 3/23/2019 at 8:08 PM, Smokinal said:Braid/leader=line manageability issues solved
When I first started using KVD L&L I didn’t use it on braid because I didn’t think it would add anything. I was talking with a guy in my club about it and he told me that he had been using on his braid. So, I tried it to prove to him that it was useless on braid and I ate my words. In my experience it is also effective on braid and makes it come of the spool much smoother.
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