#15 InvizX vs Sunline, Sniper/Assassin?

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Never used Sunline in #15 or heavier.  Been happy with InvizX for some time, but am curious about Sunline.  It would be for a do it all outfit with swim jigs, chatterbaits and t rigs seeing most of the work.  Anyone who has used Sniper/Assassin and has experience with InvizX

in #15 or #16, I would appreciate any input on how they compare...TYIA

[lynxcat]

Don’t overthink this. They are all great lines. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Invizx is the supplest, most manageable, overall user-friendly FC I've tried to date.

 

Sniper is the best overall.....jack of all trades FC I've tried to date.   While it's not quite as supple/manageable, it's notable more abrasion resistant and stronger in my apples to apples use case (8lb vs 8lb spooled on the setup).

 

Sniper is a much better pick for those applications in #16 imho.    It's actually what I use the most out of any line or lb test I buy.   Blade baits, chatterbaits, Free Rig, spinnerbaits, squarebills, and perhaps something I'm forgetting, but I use it extensively for those techniques. 

 

 

[Mike L]

I use Sunline Sniper and Shooter exclusively. 
 

InvisX is a high quality line with the right amount of manageability, knot strength and abrasion resistance.
However, I used it one time and took it off as it was just to stretchy for me in all line diameters. 
It’s the closest flouro to monofilament than anything else I tried which I will not use. 
 

I use Sunline Sniper from 12# to 16# and Shooter 20# and 25# 

Sniper has all of the same qualities as InvisX just a little more so especially in thier thinner lines. 
 

Shooter is in a class of its own on the higher end. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

[GReb]

I did not like Invisx over 12lbs.  Abrasx feels like casting barbed wire. 

 

I used Sniper 16lb for a year and like it but had to use a lot of conditioner and it curled on me quickly. Tough line though and it casted well when conditioned. 

 

Also used Tatsu 17lb for almost 2 years and was very happy. I had a couple knot issues but were probably my fault. It still needed splashes of conditioner each outing. 
 

At last I bought a couple packs of 15lb Trilene 100% and am on year 2 without a single spray of conditioner. Have not had a single break off or knot issue. I’m not going back. 
 

Point is you may have to try and see. Everyone likes a different line 

[MN Fisher]

@GReb - I haven't even tried InvizX over 10# and I totally agree on the AbrasX...worst line I've ever had. Far as conditioner...if it's not braid, it gets treated every outing.

 

Couple years ago I was gifted a spool of 15# Tatsu that I used on my bottom contact rig. Very happy with it....just can't afford it regularly.

 

This year, I'm giving some gifted Spro Gouken a shot - 12# for shakey, soft swimbaits, flukes and jig worms; 16# on my main jig rigs, one of which I use for light-moderate cover pitching....we'll see how that works.

 

Only Trilene I use is 10# Big Game as backing on my casting reels...don't use any as mainline or leader anywhere.

[padon]

tatsu is awsome if you want to spend the money. if not i like sunline sniper 16. its the same diameter as invisx 15. i will use invisx if i cant get the sniper and i dont have a big problem with it. either will be fine.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

5 hours ago, GReb said:

I did not like Invisx over 12lbs

Agreed...there is a big difference in InvizX once you get over #12, but its not to the extent of other FC mainlines I've used.  Its got less stretch than other budget FCs, but the main reason I really like is it manageability.  It handles water in the low 40s great without conditioner or anything.  I do wish it was a little more durable, but that's an issue with all FC mainlines.  I don't think Im going to get anymore flagship FCs, I'm sure they're great, but the prices of FC have increased considerably all FC in the past year, just about doubled in some cases.

3 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

This year, I'm giving some gifted Spro Gouken a shot - 12# for shakey, soft swimbaits, flukes and jig worms; 16# on my main jig rigs, one of which I use for light-moderate cover pitching....we'll see how that works.

Eventually Im going to grab a spool of this.  BassHQ did a really thorough test on a bunch of FC of all price points and Gouken came out on top, not just by a little but a lot.     

Thanks guys.  

[Big Swimbait]

I use Tatsu because I am mostly braid to leader. The braid will last a year or two and the cost of Tatsu (or any premium fluro) doesn't hurt so bad when you are only using 10-20 feet at a time. That being said, I am using straight braid (832 Camo) more and more. I am finding out these Texas bass are less line shy than I thought.

[A-Jay]

That's about it for me ~

A-Jay

[woolleyfooley]

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?

[A-Jay]

17 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

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?

I use 15 lb InvisX (and Tatsu) successfully for chatterbaits, spinnerbaits & swim jigs.

I'll fish it over and around soft cover, but not "in it".

Especially not thick slop type stuff.

Not sure any FC, regardless of Brand, that will perform like a braided line will in heavy soft cover.

A-Jay

 

[MN Fisher]

20 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

I fish in south Florida. Ponds and canals from the bank. Lots of vegetation. 
 

Is the invisx durable enough for that?

 

7 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Not sure any FC, regardless of Brand, that will perform like a braided line will in heavy soft cover.

I'm with A-Jay - more open water, InvizX is great. If I'm tossing those into 'slop'...then it's 40# Sufix 832.

[Tackleholic]

On 4/27/2024 at 8:43 AM, GReb said:

I did not like Invisx over 12lbs.  Abrasx feels like casting barbed wire. 

 

I used Sniper 16lb for a year and like it but had to use a lot of conditioner and it curled on me quickly. Tough line though and it casted well when conditioned. 

 

Also used Tatsu 17lb for almost 2 years and was very happy. I had a couple knot issues but were probably my fault. It still needed splashes of conditioner each outing. 
 

At last I bought a couple packs of 15lb Trilene 100% and am on year 2 without a single spray of conditioner. Have not had a single break off or knot issue. I’m not going back. 
 

Point is you may have to try and see. Everyone likes a different line 

I used 15# Trilene for years but became suspicious of it having too much stretch;  at times when I was forced to break off, it was extremely difficult to do, also missed too many bites on long casts.  I finally bought one spool of Sniper 16# to try and compare.  There was no comparison;  I'm now all in with Sniper.

[woolleyfooley]

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. 

[MN Fisher]

17 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

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? 

More like the bass will grab the lure, then wrap it around the stalks of the pads/grass. Braid will cut through that mess, while trying to pull the fish loose with FC will stretch and possibly break the line.

 

'Slop' is thick weeds of any type - from dense lily pads to tangled milfoil.

[Texas Flood]

I use braid when throwing into the worst of the worst stuff(lily pads/grass mats/tall grass) Ive tried using fluoro in that stuff but the line usually breaks off.

[woolleyfooley]

43 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

More like the bass will grab the lure, then wrap it around the stalks of the pads/grass. Braid will cut through that mess, while trying to pull the fish loose with FC will stretch and possibly break the line.

 

'Slop' is thick weeds of any type - from dense lily pads to tangled milfoil.

 

36 minutes ago, Texas Flood said:

I use braid when throwing into the worst of the worst stuff(lily pads/grass mats/tall grass) Ive tried using fluoro in that stuff but the line usually breaks off.

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

[Texas Flood]

I say keep using the Tatsu if you havent had any problems. I might even give it another try since I dont like braid that much.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I mostly use Inviz X.  I have used some Sniper.  I prefer the inviz x just because thats what I'm mostly use too.  I cant knock the Sniper.  It seems to be a good line too.

[woolleyfooley]

4 hours ago, Siebert Outdoors said:

I mostly use Inviz X.  I have used some Sniper.  I prefer the inviz x just because thats what I'm mostly use too.  I cant knock the Sniper.  It seems to be a good line too.

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

[Siebert Outdoors]

I throw 8-15 inviz x.  Mostly I use the 8 for spinning for various stuff.  Then the 15 is what I mostly use for jig, t rig, etc.  Most of my fishing is done with the 15 jig fishing. 

[woolleyfooley]

12 minutes ago, Siebert Outdoors said:

I throw 8-15 inviz x.  Mostly I use the 8 for spinning for various stuff.  Then the 15 is what I mostly use for jig, t rig, etc.  Most of my fishing is done with the 15 jig fishing. 

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.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I do not.  I've used it for about 10 yrs or so. 

[Texas Flood]

I started with InvizX but didnt like the memory on it. I was using FC Sniper until this summer when I fished at a lake that had a lot of rock piles/boulders(my main lake is mostly grass) and I noticed that the abrasion wasn't as good. 

 

Switched to Tatsu and so far everything has been good.