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Let me get this out of the way, this isn’t a “which is better” thread. I’ve only ever used seaguar tatsu as far as FC goes. I have some invizx that was gifted to me and I’m curious how it compares to tatsu. I use FC for bottom contact baits, weightless senkos and also on my spinnerbait/chatterbait/swim jig setup. All on baitcasters fwiw. Basically, I’d like to know the characteristics of both lines and the differences between the two. Obviously I’d like to hear from people who have used both. Thanks in advance!

How can I tell from that if the clutch bar is metal or not?

Thank you very much for the detailed response! I’ll definitely be looking around to see if I can find comparisons between tatsu and shooter.

Does the steez a2 have the extra BB on the LW and the metal clutch bar as well?

Interesting. I love tatsu, so I’d be curious how close shooter is to tatsu and what the main differences are between the two. Thanks. So what didn’t you like about invizx and what was better about sniper?

Almost seems like the 24 steez sv tw is just a magnesium zillion sv tw. I’m probably wrong though.

Are you saying the sniper is worth a try?

Sweet! Are you in Florida? I’m in swfl.

Great. Thank you so much for your input! Yeah, I love tatsu on my jig/t-rig/flippin/pitchin rig. Just can’t justify the expense on my other setups. Someone on here (apologies, I can’t remember who) said sniper was pretty close to tatsu on performance but obviously much less expensive.

Good to hear. You don’t find the invizx has too much stretch for jigs? I was planning on using 15lb for swim jigs/chatterbaits/spinnerbaits.

One thing I wonder about is the magnesium in brackish water. I don’t fish brackish water purposefully, but living on the gulf in Florida sometimes a pond or canal looks fresh and ends up being salty. Anyone else have opinions on the steez a2 vs the 24 steez sv tw?

Thanks for commenting. Love your jigs! What are you using the invisx for? What lb test?

Interesting. Now I’m really questioning using 25lb tatsu on my flippin rig. Never had a problem, but now I’m worried.

So I just noticed the steez sv tw is new for 2024. Now I’m wondering if it’s better than the a2? Anyone have any opinions?

I love my dobyns champion extreme 745 for jigs. Extremely sensitive, very strong backbone but with a soft enough tip to cast 3/8oz jigs extremely accurately.

What do you guys mean by slop? I’m mainly talking about throwing through thick lily pads, thick grass and reeds. Things of that nature. My idea of slop is something a chatter bait wouldn’t even come through. Maybe our definitions are different? I currently use 25lb tatsu on my flippin/pitchin/texas rig/jig rod. I’ll use that in the thickest cover I can find and have never had a problem. I’ll even use it to punch thick mats. You guys have me questioning my choice of tatsu on my flippin rod. I really love the “slack” line sensitivity of fluoro for bottom contact baits. Basically, I’m worried about the fluoro getting cut in the cover I’ve described. When you talk about using braid through the slop, are you talking about flouro not having the strength to pull through, or are you saying the flouro will get abrasions in the slop? Thanks in advance for your help! I’m just having trouble understanding.

Mind if I revive this thread? I have a 600 yard spool of 15 pound invizx. I’m thinking of using it for my chatterbait/spinnerbait/swim jig setup, but I’m worried about abrasion resistance. I fish in south Florida. Ponds and canals from the bank. Lots of vegetation. Is the invisx durable enough for that? I'm also planning on using it on my senko rod. Is it good for that? Should I stick with invisx or pony up for sunline sniper?

Sounds like a great use for that rod! Hope you enjoy it! 👍

Dang. I wasn’t even close. 😂

Just curious, is that a lews tournament pro? Looks familiar. 😁

Congrats! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. What do you plan on using it for?

Ok, that makes sense. I’m assuming higher end daiwa reels like the zillion or the steez are built to tighter tolerances?

Looks like a good one. The missile baits d bomb is my favorite flipping/pitching/Texas rig bait and my favorite jig trailer as well. I’ll definitely give these a shot. Thanks!

I’ve done it myself and did not find it to be an enjoyable experience. I was always stressed the whole time and once the reels were back together I always wondered if I had done it correctly. I’ll be sending my reels to @Delaware Valley Tackle from now on. I like the peace of mind knowing it was done right.

Thats good to know, thank you! I’m used to the deeper spools of lews which will hold 120 yards of 12lb mono.