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I tried it and it is my go to anymore. I use to use Invisex but had trouble affording it. I use 15 pound and 12 pound on two of my baitcasters. And I did a big NONO. I used it on one of my spinning reels. I had no issues with using it on my spinning reel. But I also use line conditioner. About once to twice a week I give the line 2 squirts. But I do it the night before. So it has a chance to soak in. No issues. But I did go back to braid to leader but for only one reason. The reel I put it on is what I use for Ned rigs and small plastics. I could not see my line. So I could not always see the bites I would have with the chartreuse color braid I use. I will get some for another spinning rod setup which I use for more cast and retrieve use. I'm sure I will have no issues.

I used the 10 pound last year on a Tatula 80 no line conditioner and zero issues. Very pleased with this line.

I've never use any kind of fluorocarbon.   What does it offer that mono of braid doesn't?   Not looking to start an argument.  Like I said, I've never used it.  

45 minutes ago, Woody B said:

I've never use any kind of fluorocarbon.   What does it offer that mono of braid doesn't?   Not looking to start an argument.  Like I said, I've never used it.  

It’s hard to describe until you just try it . It’s stiffer and more dense than mono. When you get something like a jig bite, it’s like someone plucked a banjo string and you can really see it jump with the reverb. 
 

Another difference is that it sinks, this took me a while to get used to. I’m used to my line floating and the lure sinking from using mono my whole life. I’ll cast a bottom contact bait and be waiting for it to sink. Then when I go to start hopping the bait, the line right under my rod tip will be sank down to the bottom as well! Had to get used to that haha. The dense sinking line allows cranks and jerks to get a little deeper and worm/jig to get down and stay down. 
 

the last thing I can think of is that I’ve always heard fluoro coating makes the line disappear underwater but im not a fish so I can exactly speak to those claims 

I got 15 and 12 lbs at Walmart to try on some budget combos.  It was actually cheaper than vanish sitting right next to it.  It's a bit stiff and slightly elastic in the world of flourocarbon lines with a cloudy rather than crystal clear transparency.  For the price that's not an issue to me.  Besides all my "clear" lines get line that after some use. 

My go-to FC. Switched from PLine FC and haven’t looked back. Punches above its price point for sure. Not quite as good as Invizx, but a better value IMO. Great for braid to FC leaders

2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

It’s hard to describe until you just try it . It’s stiffer and more dense than mono. When you get something like a jig bite, it’s like someone plucked a banjo string and you can really see it jump with the reverb. 
 

Another difference is that it sinks, this took me a while to get used to. I’m used to my line floating and the lure sinking from using mono my whole life. I’ll cast a bottom contact bait and be waiting for it to sink. Then when I go to start hopping the bait, the line right under my rod tip will be sank down to the bottom as well! Had to get used to that haha. The dense sinking line allows cranks and jerks to get a little deeper and worm/jig to get down and stay down. 
 

the last thing I can think of is that I’ve always heard fluoro coating makes the line disappear underwater but im not a fish so I can exactly speak to those claims 

less stretch than mono too. I can’t use mono anymore. It’s like a rubber band to me. 

22 minutes ago, Cbump said:

less stretch than mono too. I can’t use mono anymore. It’s like a rubber band to me. 

That I haven’t noticed, I still use mostly mono 

30 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

That I haven’t noticed, I still use mostly mono 

Agree - test data I’ve seen shows BasiX has significantly more stretch at every test point across the entire curve compared to monofilaments (nylon) like Big Game or Berkley XL. I’m not certain if these were wet or dry tested though, so that might be the caveat. It does have good/better abrasion resistance, but slightly weaker knot strength. Still a solid line for the money. I’d buy it over Red Label or AbrazX. 

Stretch with BasiX I can’t attest to. Stretch with invisx and sunline Sniper, much less than big game mono, the only mono I’ve used. 

Better than the Red Label? That is what I have always used with great success. 

21 minutes ago, InfantryMP said:

Better than the Red Label? That is what I have always used with great success. 

Based on the test data, I’d say you won’t be able to tell a difference between the two, except at the register, and with the bonus of having better abrasion resistance ?

40 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Based on the test data, I’d say you won’t be able to tell a difference between the two, except at the register, and with the bonus of having better abrasion resistance ?

Basix is more abrasion resistant than Red Label? Where are you getting this info from? I’ve never owned Basix, genuinely curious.

10 minutes ago, Panfish_In_A_Pan said:

Basix is more abrasion resistant than Red Label? Where are you getting this info from? I’ve never owned Basix, genuinely curious.

 

Know someone doing their own line testing using commercially available tensile testing equipment. Still dialing everything in, but the initial test data with many popular lines is interesting, but not unexpected.

I tried, I liked, I added it to my rotation of lines. 
 

If we are talking main line, being better than red label isn’t exactly a compliment.  Red Label is bottom tier in my opinion.
 

Comparing it to inzisx is a more useful comparison.    

4lb Basix on my BFS set up is surprisingly good.

Another vote!  12, 15, and 20lb on a variety of reels, plus I use the 12lb for leader to braid.  Haven't had any problems with it.

Hot dog. I just saw it in my local Walmart just the other day. I would probably only use 6# test for drop shotting. It’s the only thing I use fc for if I decide to use it. 
 

I am already accustomed to invizx quality so basix has a bar to match at the very least. 
 

Hopefully at 6# it won’t be wirey and spring off my spinning reel. Invizx doesn’t and that will be ultimate make or break for using. The money savings would be well appreciated. I remember when invizx was around $13 lol. 

I must be the only one that hates it. I bought a spool of 15 lb. over the weekend. I find it to be real stiff and definitely has memory. I use P-line 12 lb. and love it. It is way more castable. I wanted something a little stronger. I fished Basix Saturday and took it off Sunday. It's a no from me.

4lb as a leader on my ultralight setup.. no complains but noting outstanding either. 

On 3/31/2023 at 11:24 AM, Team9nine said:

 

Know someone doing their own line testing using commercially available tensile testing equipment. Still dialing everything in, but the initial test data with many popular lines is interesting, but not unexpected.

Did they ever publish?

5 minutes ago, txchaser said:

Did they ever publish?

Last report I saw was upgrading testing equipment back in Feb., but haven’t seen an update since. Not sure what happened.

1 minute ago, Team9nine said:

Last report I saw was upgrading testing equipment back in Feb., but haven’t seen an update since. Not sure what happened.

I hope they do some impact/shock load testing along with the rest.