I got to use my Shimano Symetre today for the first time since buying it a few months ago. At the time I got it, I put some Berkley Trilene XL on it, and treated it with KVD Line and Lure Conditioner at that time, and then leaned it in a corner until now.

I forgot to treat the line again like I was recommended to do the night before going. But it didn't seem to matter. After that line being wound tightly on there for a couple of months, and one treatment of the spray that is at least 2 months old, the line was smooth and flawless to fish today. It flowed off easily and seemed to have virtually no memory. I'm not sure if the conditioner increased casting distance, or if it was the reel, or a combination. I was really getting out there though with 1/4 oz. Roostertails, more so than I remember in the past. But I've never tried a Symetre before, and never used KVD treatment before either. Today I had both.

Also, this could be a combination of the spray and reel too, but the line never seemed to twist up on me either. Several times I tested it by letting it go slack and wrap on itself to see if it would twist. It never wrapped more than one twist. I fished inline spinners all day on that rod, never had anything else tied onto it, and I DID NOT use a swivel of any kind. I had fantastic results.

I hope this lasts. I know it's just the first use but each time I used line before for the first time (when it was on another reel, and not KVD treated) it would twist up badly in just a little while using inline spinners, swivel or not. Today has got to be the best experience I've had in years using inline spinners.

Line and Lure spray is the real deal. Theres no doubt in my mind that it works. You'll cast smoother, generally have less memory, etc etc. It's a good product.

XL is fairly limp anyways, where the KVD l&l really shines is on Not so limp line..

XL is fairly limp anyways, where the KVD l&l really shines is on Not so limp line..

LOL I fully agree. Like PLINE CXX or other cheaper lines. Very important.

XL is fairly limp anyways, where the KVD l&l really shines is on Not so limp line..

My thoughts exactly. KVD isn't going to help tremendously with line twist, that's mostly the properties of the reel.

One of the primary reasons XL excels in walleye circles is because of its limpness and easy handling. Fishing light jigs and rigs you get excellent casting distance and fall rates when opposed to other lines. That said, Suffix Elite has seen a dramatic rise in popularity amongst walleye anglers.

Sorry for the micro-derailment.