Wanting to run a dedicated fluoro setup this year….tatsu or something else?

Tatsu

 

6 minutes ago, DN3 said:

Wanting to run a dedicated fluoro setup this year….tatsu or something else?

My bottom-contact setup has 70yds 15# Tatsu over 10# Big Game backing.

 

The Tatsu was gifted to me by a generous member here - if it wasn't Tatsu, it'd be InvizX which I have on two other setups...my budget doesn't allow me to purchase Tatsu.

For a purely bottom contact bait rod, Tatsu would get my vote. 

Tatsu has been the best for me so far.

Tatsu is my default answer.  What type of setup?

I think it really depends on what your using it for. I typically use the Red Label because of the cost factor, and I re-spool at least a couple times a year. I also like Suffix Advanced. 

 

If I were using FC in heavy cover, then I may use something with better abrasion qualities, but I have never had issues with the Red Label and it saves me money, but again I think it depends on what your doing with it. 

For 100% bottom contact, I prefer Shooter over Tatsu.  For more general stuff it’s either Tatsu or Sniper, whichever I can find on sale when it’s time to restock.  

I would say it depends on your intended purpose for the setup.  For moving baits, I want a softer, easier casting fluorocarbon.  For bottom contact baits,  I want less stretch and more sensitivity, which you get with stiffer fluoros (unfortunately).  Each brand seems to offer both.  

2 hours ago, J Francho said:

Tatsu is my default answer.  What type of setup?

Deciding on a line for my new casting setup…Shimano bantam MGL, dobyns champion extreme hp 7ft heavy action…will be mostly used for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits 

2 hours ago, InfantryMP said:

I think it really depends on what your using it for. I typically use the Red Label because of the cost factor, and I re-spool at least a couple times a year. I also like Suffix Advanced. 

 

If I were using FC in heavy cover, then I may use something with better abrasion qualities, but I have never had issues with the Red Label and it saves me money, but again I think it depends on what your doing with it. 

Mostly for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits…durability is a bit of a concern so I’ve thoughts about abrazx too

2 minutes ago, DN3 said:

Mostly for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits…durability is a bit of a concern so I’ve thoughts about abrazx too

OH! Moving Baits.

 

I use 40# Sufix 832 for my moving baits.

FC is used for bottom contact - jigs, T-Rigs, etc.

2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

OH! Moving Baits.

 

I use 40# Sufix 832 for my moving baits.

FC is used for bottom contact - jigs, T-Rigs, etc.

I may still go straight braid…not sure…for what it’s worth…reel is a bantam MGL and rod is a dobyns champion extreme hp 7ft heavy action

IMO, you'll be wasting money on flouro for those uses. Get a good mono or copolymer like Sufix Advanced or Yo-Zuri Hybrid and you'll be much happier. 

1 minute ago, Bluebasser86 said:

IMO, you'll be wasting money on flouro for those uses. Get a good mono or copolymer like Sufix Advanced or Yo-Zuri Hybrid and you'll be much happier. 

Ya - YZH would be my second choice for this...I wasn't impressed with Advanced when I tried it.

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

Ya - YZH would be my second choice for this...I wasn't impressed with Advanced when I tried it.

It's pretty thick, downsizing 1 size smaller than what you'd typically use seemed to help. 

2 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

IMO, you'll be wasting money on flouro for those uses. Get a good mono or copolymer like Sufix Advanced or Yo-Zuri Hybrid and you'll be much happier. 

love both those lines actually! 

I’ve been impressed so far with yozuri t7 fluorocarbon 

14 hours ago, DN3 said:

Deciding on a line for my new casting setup…Shimano bantam MGL, dobyns champion extreme hp 7ft heavy action…will be mostly used for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits 

Mostly for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits…durability is a bit of a concern so I’ve thoughts about abrazx too

The new 17 lb. should serve you very well.

Not a fan of Tatsu at all. Way too soft for my liking.

 

P-Line tactical is my line of choice. Great sensitivity, great abrasion resistance, great knot strength (so long as they are tied correctly). 

19 hours ago, KP Duty said:

I would say it depends on your intended purpose for the setup.  For moving baits, I want a softer, easier casting fluorocarbon.  For bottom contact baits,  I want less stretch and more sensitivity, which you get with stiffer fluoros (unfortunately).  Each brand seems to offer both.  

Agreed.  Shooter is like weed-whacker line but the slackline feedback is outstanding.