For use on a baitcaster, can anyone compare Daiwa J-Fluoro Samurai and Seaguar R18 Fluoro?  Would the average angler be able to tell any difference?  This would be 12-14 lb line targeting Canadian smallmouth and walleye.

I have a data point about (JDM) R18.  

My Steez has been used as BFS-mod for 4+ years.  

I first cast the stock 1016 spool loaded with 12-lb R18, and it's been away put for back-up ever since.  

 

Last week, I used the spool to test-cast a rebuilt CV-Z coming from my bench.  

The 4-year-spooled R18 was new line, with virtually no memory.  

I have used both. I was not a big fan of the Daiwa Samurai clear but the camo color was good,  almost like a different line. I came to like Sunline Sniper Invisible better. The clear Samurai started to get what looked dings or kinks deeper in the spool. It caused it to cast oddly and I was always concerned that I would brake off at some point so I just kept cutting line off little by little.  It never made it through a whole season.  The camo version was fine. Lasted all year and held up well.

 

As far as R18 goes, I have only used the LTD version and really like it. It has lasted a year and has been issue free. 

I decided to get some Tatsu on the TW sale price.  Best choice I believe.