Hey guys i am looking at getting back into tournament fishing and looking at grabbing a bulk spool of fluoro. Is Sunline Sniper still a good choice? I can get a 660 yd bulk spool for just over $50. Any other better choices for comparable costs?

Sniper is still one of the best values as far as performance for the price. Sunline Assassin is another similar line from the same manufacturer that fishes really well and can be found for a good price. I still use a couple other kinds for certain applications, but I have Sniper or Assassin on probably 75% of my reels.

Tatsu. Expensive but well worth it. Best fluorocarbon that I have ever used.

3 minutes ago, OG Crankster said:

Tatsu. Expensive but well worth it. Best fluorocarbon that I have ever used.

$200 for the bulk spool. I couldn't do it.

3 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said:

$200 for the bulk spool. I couldn't do it.

Almost 

btw - I love this stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-1000-Yards-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-15-Pound/dp/B0094FLO1G/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tatsu&qid=1593214068&sr=8-3

A-Jay

Search Ebay too. These are 1000 yard spools.

4 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Almost 

btw - I love this stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-1000-Yards-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-15-Pound/dp/B0094FLO1G/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tatsu&qid=1593214068&sr=8-3

A-Jay

Is Tatsu a $100 better than Sniper?

2 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said:

Is Tatsu a $100 better than Sniper?

Can't make that decision for you.

A-Jay

If I was tournament fishing, I would want the best line out there, and to me, this is Tatsu.

What # test and reel type(s)?

Tom

6 minutes ago, WRB said:

What # test and reel type(s)?

Tom

Tom,

I primarily use spinning rods in Michigan but have casting reels also. For the Sniper i like 7 pound fluoro to 16 pound SX1 braid. I have Shimano FH reels.

19 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Can't make that decision for you.

A-Jay

It's like the old question, is the NRX worth $100 more than the GLX?

13 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said:

Tom,

I primarily use spinning rods in Michigan but have casting reels also. For the Sniper i like 7 pound fluoro to 16 pound SX1 braid. I have Shimano FH reels.

Sunline Sniper is a good choice and Seaguar Invizx is equal, flip a coin.

Nice Smallies in your avatar!

Tom

PS take a look at Sunline FC Leader if you are using braid.

29 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Almost 

btw - I love this stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-1000-Yards-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-15-Pound/dp/B0094FLO1G/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tatsu&qid=1593214068&sr=8-3

A-Jay

I am liking my 3000 yard spools of AN40 better and better. 

5 minutes ago, WRB said:

Sunline Sniper is a good choice and Seaguar Invizx is equal, flip a coin.

Nice Smallies in your avatar!

Tom

Thank you sir! Unfortunately in 2018 I moved away from eastern Michigan and Lk St Clair to take a better work opportunity. I just recently found a bass club out here to join which I am looking forward to. I like green fish but the fight isn't the same vs a giant smallmouth bass.

Sunline Shooter is superior to Tatsu but Tatsu is a close second, if you are looking to get back into Tournament fishing you would want what gives you an edge not what's the best value.

9 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

I am liking my 3000 yard spools of AN40 better and better. 

That is wonderful news.

A-Jay 

 

I prefer sniper over tatsu regardless of price.   Tatsu is very manageable but was not as durable as sniper.  

19 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

That is wonderful news.

A-Jay 

 

You look like you're set for 3 lifetimes!

1 minute ago, Fishin' Fool said:

You look like you're set for 3 lifetimes!

No Doubt.

The MagnaFlex was an EBay purchase where they were basically giving it away.

Purchase a few years back - after I had written off the first

versions of FC - kept breaking off.

Was making me crazy !

Mostly backing, big swimbait & topwater line at this point. 

A-Jay

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

That is wonderful news.

A-Jay 

 

 

  

   When I got my first Fenwick Silver Hawk, I thought it was stiffer than a 2x4. So I went down to the bait and tackle store, and the guy there listened to my problem, then sold me Magnaflex.

   I no longer use rods that stiff, but if I did, Magnaflex would be the best solution I could think of. You got a real deal!       jj