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I like to have full spool on spinning reels and backing helps with that. Most people don't use more then the first 120ft of the line bass fishing. Once you wear that 120ft out you can flip the braid so what was the end of the lines tied to your backing is now the beginning. After you wear out both ends you can cut that section out and add a little more backing then put the braid back on and you have a full spool again.

Agreed, next he's going to say fiberglass transitions vibration better then metal then copy and paste segment of some report that is totally ambiguous. Im 99% sure its just a bad spool. Other than that InvizX spool ive only 1other bad spool of 10lb vanish years and years ago. Every few feet it a mean nick in it. I don't what could have caused it because even half way though the spool the nicks are still in there. It jus sucks because I had so much confidence in Seaguars Fluro and now ill second guess it everytime I buy it.

Anyone can google something bud. I didn't mean to trigger you. I don't care who you claim to be, If you take 10 feet of blue label and 10 feet of trilene big game there is no way in hell that the blue label will stretch as much as the mono, so you just look like a wanna be know it all *******. Your statement is wrong and you know so your angry? Ive fished salt and fresh 2 since I was 4 years old. I used to ride my bike to Herefords inlet everyday from 102st. Im no weekend warrior like yourself and you can talk big game, but Ive met more people than I can count that throw around statistics and how many bass clubs there in. As soon as it gets cold the goobers disappear and I only see the same 3 or 4 people Ive been fishing with close to 20 years. Don't make it a back and fourth because your butt hurt dude act your age rocket man.

The 13 muse 7'1 M F is by no means a hard tipped rod. Its kind of like an E6X M in power. Most companies would call it a ML. A oneo f is a one off but ive broken this line a half dozen times and even the line on the factory spool doesn't exceed 9 pounds. ALl of my red label, PLine, Yo zuri that i have tested meet so r exceeds its breaking strength. As far as I know, simply put the JDM rating system goes by a maximum breaking strength and the USDM goes by a minimum breaking strength. That product is USDM so it would be minimum breaking strength.

Are you sure about FC stretching the same amount of mono under the same load? I have a lot of trouble believing that. Its also a vague statement. Different fluros have different amounts of stretch, same thing with mono. Generally as a rule fluro has less stretch than mono. Once you notice a good amount of stretch in fluro when its under load its not far from breaking. Even if you were to compare the lowest stretch mono to the highest stretch fluro my money would be on the fluro having less stretch.

The 13 Muse uses stainless steel guides that have no inserts. If it was sharp ceramic I wouldn't be able to put any pressure on it all. Ive been checking the last 12 or 13 feet of the line after every break or every time I change the bait. Other then occasional abrasion from rocks or concrete theres no obvious damage to it. Its in the current yellow box not the older packaging and the line is perfectly wound on the spool so its not a return. Ive had excellent results with seaguar fluro until now. I used 8 lb blue label one day in in the surf for taylor blues, I caught 73 and not a single bite off, that's pretty good. For the money I don't think red label is bad at all as long as you don't go above 15lb test its manageable until the water gets cold.

Yea tatsu would be great but this whole experience has got me thinking I could get another dud spool from Seaguar no matter how good the line is. Odds are it wont happen. If I paid for the Tatsu i would definitely be contacting seaguar and asking for a refund or another spool of line. I have 4 casting setups and I use 2 of them 90% of the time. I change my line about 3 or 4 times a year on the 2 reels especially when the line starts to get nasty lookin and that adds up if your using tatsu. Ill give InvizX 12lb one more chance after that ill get some tatsu for my the metanium i got coming(I cant wait). Thanks for the advice.

Well Thank You very much for the advice A-Jay, but Come on man...You learn that kinda stuff on Blues Clues...Now I don't know everything nor will I ever, but I'm pretty sure when you hold the spool or lock the drag down and lean into a snag until the line breaks its not only bad for line it can also be bad for the reel. I take a rag or towel, wrap it around my hand, then wrap the line around the rag a few times to and then I put enough tension on it to break the line. This line is on SLX DC that's on a 7'1 M F Muse. I usually have my drag about 5 or 6 pounds on that set up. Even if i pull until the drag slips it doesn't come close to stretching the line to the point of damage. Ive used Red label, Blue Label, Premier, P Line Tactical, Shinsei, Hi SEAS Quattro, Hi SEAS 100% Flurocarbon, Trilene 100% Flurocarbon, Yo Zuri HD Flurocarbon and a few of others that I cant recall the exact name of in similar ways, from 4lb to 60lb and have never had any unwarranted breakage issues like this. Like I had stated in my original post, its most definitely a dud spool. Even the "fresh line" from the 140+ yards still on the factory spool that hasn't even been wet breaks anywhere from about 6 to 9lbs. Im using a boga measure the tension, so its hard to tell exactly when it breaks but its close enough. I was just curious if anyone had issues with there InvizX? O yea...If you learned anything A-Jay YOUR WELCOME

I use the red label 15 but its got to much memory and I don't like how shallow it makes my crankbaits run. I love how the InvisX handles its just to weak but like I said I think its a dud spool. Thanks for the advice.

I got a spool of 12lb seaguar invisx a few months ago. When I spooled it up I was excited to use it. It was supple had almost no memory and very little stretch. I loved it at first casted great an easy to manage. The first time I really got snagged into something I couldn't get out I noticed I broke the line with very little force like maybe 7 or 8 lbs. I figured it was just a bad knot but a few days later same thing happened. I noticed that it doesn't deal with abrasion real well but I constantly check my line and retie often. I have caught a some monster bass on it, but if I had to get a good fish out of any kind of cover I know 100% this line would fail. Ive been a fan of seaguar floro for over 10 years, but this gives me doubts. I did buy this from a BPS sale so it may have been sitting around for years but even then it shouldn't be that weak. Invisx has mostly rave reviews so I think it just may be a dud spool. Im going to give Invisx 1 more chance and then make up my mind from there...Has anyone else had issues with this line? What line do you recommend instead of 12lb InvizX? TY

Ratio absolutely matters. For DS, neko, wacky rig or shakey head when im moving the bait with the rod a faster reel can help. On the other hand when I do things like ned rigging, tight lining, small crankbaits, and small swimbaits I like a slower reel. You should also consider the situation, if your fishing a tournament you want to get that bait back in ASAP so you can make another cast and that mentality seems to dominate the US market when it comes to spinning reels. If I want a certain reel in a lower gear ratio I have to order a JDM version which is much easier now.

I've never owned a BPS reel. A buddy of mine had a few pro qualifiers a while back. The line lay was really bad and caused constant wind knots. I love finesse fishing I do a ton of DS, ned rigging and throw small keitechs all year. Since your looking to use it for finesse bass I would recommend the St Croix Mojo Bass 6'10 ML XF. The Mojos are made in Mexico instead of the US and sometimes the quality in workmanship isn't up to par with the US made rods. Other than that its got a higher quality graphite blank that is lighter and more sensitive then the premier. I can throw 1/32 close to 60 feet with the right line and soft plastic. On the other end of the spectrum I throw a 1/2oz. kastmaster at cocktail blues with the same rod so it has a good range. At first I didn't like the look of the split grip, but allows for a lighter rod and is the perfect place for a Fuji hook keeper if you don't want to scratch the blank. As for a reel, Daiwa is the way to go. For the money I don't think the Daiwa can be beat. Light with smooth retrieve and drag. I have 2, I have used 1 heavily for everything from crappie to surf fishing for taylor blues the other has been babied and they both feel identical. They go for $100-$120, but you can get them on ebay for $80 if you look. Long story short- St Croix Mojo Bass 6'10 ML XF/Daiwa Fuego 2500D

The answer is power/action over line weight all day with a baitcaster. As long as you aren't using 80lb mono or a ridiculously thick line. Not counting wind the main variables are Length (leverage) Speed (torque) and weight (mass) of the lure. Barring fishing in or next to heavy cover, rod power is realative to lure weight, your not going to throw a 1/4oz spinner bait very far with a heavy power rod, but the right ML or M power will launch it. A mod.fast speed that loads further into the blank will cast farther then a fast action with the same lure. However, distance is relative to weight. If your trying to throw a 1/32oz jighead with a 2" grub on it IDC how long the rod is and even if the tip loads perfectly into the blank your not going to cast very far.

I passed up a stradic CI4 for $150 a couple weeks ago knowing the new model would be coming out soon, and if they were to upgrade the CI4 like they did the FK its going to be worth the extra money. I just hope it isn't over $250, once you spend that much your not to far away from a luvias. The way I see it shimano has to have a few competing reels to the daiwa LTs. To me the FL isn't a direct competitor to the ballistic or tatula, being 2 ounces heavier. I think the vanford will be shimanos rebuttal to the mid range priced LTs. IMO as far as bang for the buck when it comes to spinning reels daiwa handily beats shimano until you spend $200. I would think shimano would try to come up with answers to the moderately priced LTs, time will tell.

I do, but not often. Most of the lakes around me are small and shallow with a limited number of docks. I don't like to skip bladed jigs into laydowns and wood because odds are youre gonna get snagged. Even if you do get the bait back you pretty much blow that spot out for a while. Most of the time I just skip a jig, senko or creature bait. Supposedly zmans weedless chatterbait doesn't hang up nearly as much in wood. Im going to order some and see what happens. Ive heard the older tatula sv is a good skipping reel. Ive heard good things about the new SV, but nothing about how it skips. I would imagine it would be just as good or better then the older model. I was hoping the older SVs would be on clearance after the new model came out, but there still as much or more then the new one depending where you get your price from.

IMO the chatterbait especially in the late winter to prespawn is the is one of the best baits you throw and it is my favorite bait to use. I have heard people say you need a fast reel for a chatterbait to catch up to fish that push the bait towards you but I cant think of to many times that's happened to me. I like a 6.2:1 that way its difficult even when your on autopilot to work the bait to fast. Im buying a 20 metanium soon and I am at loss whether to get the 6.2:1(B) or the 7.1:1(HG). The difference is about 4 inches per crank which doesn't sound like a lot but it adds up. I wouldn't just use it for chatterbaits, it would be used for everything. So lets hear it, what is your preferred ratio to fish a chatterbait on? and If you in my situation which metanium would you buy? the 6.2:1 or 7.1:1.

Take a look at the tatula 100. Its a fairly light reel but has a solid frame. I like it a lot because its small and really easy to palm. You can find them on ebay or amazon for $125 all day. If you check the prices everyday you can get them cheaper then that. A couple months ago someone had the 8.1:1 tatulas for $94 with free shipping. If you buy one from amazon or ebay make sure the seller has a good history and offers free returns, just in case.

It depends on what I was throwing when I got the initial hit and what kind of water im in, whether its this cover, deep open water, chunk rock an so on. I don't think there is situation where throwing a senko as a follow up is out of the question. Off the top of my head I think of 9 ways to rig it, 10 if you consider the chicken rig to be different to the tiny child rig. A texas rigged weightless senko does the trick most of the time and is my first choice. 2nd would be a wacky rig. For the 3rd and 4th its kind of a toss up for me between a DS and ned rig.

A fanny pack works but i like having a bag that is secured over my shoulder. I bank fish a ton and I just use really small tackle bags. Cabelas makes the one I use now, the quality went down when BPS bought them out but they call it a catch all bag I think. Plano makes a small one too that isn't bad, you can find them at wal mart. You can fit a surprising amount of gear in them if you need to. I fasten my boga onto the strap clips and if they dont have clips I just find a spot to attach a carbiner and use that. If im wading I thread the strap trough my pliers sheath. I strongly recommend using lanyards for your boga and pliers. I tie or pin a towel on the bag to wipe slime off my hands. I would suggest a water tight plano for your phone if its not water proof. When im wading I use my back up mod and tank so if it does go for a swim its not a big deal

I appreciate the info guys thanks a lot... Someone told me that Shimano USA wont work on a JDM reel at all, whether that's true or not I dont know. I know a few people that work on reels but it all depends on if they have the spare time to work on the reel or you wont see it for a couple weeks at best. So if you need something repaired during the height of the season its likely your not going to see that reel for a while. I think ill take my chances, if I can get a Bantam for 250 and or a 20 Met MGL for 320 and shipped for free

Awesome, thanks guys. Is it worth saving $100 and buying a JDM reel? As far as I know you lose any warranty that may come with the reel because your in a different country, but I have also heard that Shimano USA will not work on a JDM reel is that true?

IDK if your having trouble finding fish or just getting them to commit. First thing I can say is fish the morning and evenings if you can. The moon can play a huge roll to but just worry about the sun for now. Big water mean fish spread out but most of the fish will be in similar areas. I would use a searchbait (something that covers water fast) like a chatterbait, crankbait, spinnerbait or swimbait. Try 3.3 or 3.8 keitech on a keel weighted EWG and just hit high percentage areas like transitions, points, wood, bridges anything that fish would use for cover. If you start catching fish try to look for a pattern of where your catching them, are you catching them near the top or bottom are they hitting on the fall or on the retrieve are they deep or shallow in cover or out of cover. If 3 of 5 fish are caught on grass lines near structure or hard bottom look for areas that share the same features and start picking those spots apart. Try to figure what the fish want to eat (are they eating craws or baitfish?) and when they eat it, like if your hits are mostly on the fall wacky rig a senko and just kind of yo yo it back. If you just cant seem to find any fish that want to eat reach for that spinning rod and go with a small keitech, drop shot, or ned rig. Some people act like spinning gear is for sissies but the reality is sometimes the fish are lethargic or line shy and you have to really go to light line and a small bait to catch anything. Drop Shot, small swimbaits , neko, and ned rigs put up good numbers and if you catch enough fish eventually your going to get a few good ones. Everyone has bad days, don't ever forget that, so dont get discouraged by a tough day. Ive been fishing for about 25 years since I was 4 and my dad didn't really fish so I had to learn as I went which isn't easy, todayyou have some excellent resources like forums and Videos. Good luck bud.

I love throwing jerkbaits and throw them all year, but fall- spring they are most effective IMO. Here in South Jersey we don't have much deep water at all and when it gets hot the grass just bogs them down. I go from a suspending JB to a floating JB right around the spawn. I found a JB on TW called a slim jack that dives less than a foot. If you can it to just tick the top of the milfoil that's when it works best for me. Don't overlook the smaller JBs either, like the smaller x raps, rozante 63s and pointer 65s.

Straight Shank: G finesse heavy cover hook 2/0 EWG: Gama offset EWG

How does the 2020 metanium compare to the bantam in size? With the virus and everything I haven't been able to see a 2020 in person.