Tatsu Fluro

[JWOA]

 I bought some of this in 20 lbs test caught it on sale for 54 bucks...i love its not to bad...do any of you guys like this line???

[Shane J]

Best flouro I ever used. I have only used it in 12-17lb test, though.

[Trey Harpel]

Love it..

Stuff is super strong!

[Toeshots]

I have fished the 20 and 15LB and absolutely Iove it. Very sensitive and very strong. I remember having to break off a snag with the 20LB and when I finally got it to break it sounded like a gun shot went off. Will be buying some 6 or 8LB soon for my new spinning setup.

[Grantman83]

I have fished the 20 and 15LB and absolutely Iove it. Very sensitive and very strong. I remember having to break off a snag with the 20LB and when I finally got it to break it sounded like a gun shot went off. Will be buying some 6 or 8LB soon for my new spinning setup.

I would suggest sniper for spinning tackle...even low lb test in shooter is very hard to handle...

[rockchalk06]

I hated the 20# after about a month. Had to much memory for me. I have some 12# spooled on my hair jig and tube set up that's been there for about 5 months now. Has some but nothing like the memory I had with 20# or the other fluoro's I've tried. I am pretty impressed with it so far.

[iabass8]

best fluoro i've used to date. love the stuff.

[roadwarrior]

Best fluorocarbon, no doubt!

 

 

[aavery2]

es me favorito

[NorcalBassin]

Definitely a fan but haven't used it over 12#. If it feels too stiff spray some KVD L&L conditioner and you'll be all set.

[skeletor6]

Its a phenomenal line. I have not used it in such high test. However, ridiculously consistent line diameters that are actually thinner than what most companies rate them at. Tatsu's breaking strength is higher than what it is rated at. 

Also, I have to agree with a statement I have read. It handles as good as invizx, is abrasive resistant as AbrazX, and the line lays flat on the spool, very sensitive and resists bow better than any line I've used. Put it on spinning gear, casting gear, it will do the trick. Also, its longevity is higher than any fluoro I have used. If you use backing, KVD L&L, the price drops big time.

[Virtuoso]

I disagree with everything said. Fluoro is so unmanageable. It is like using chicken wire. 20lb test? I go with powerpro. Wayyyyyyyyy Stronger!!*!*!*!*!*

[rockchalk06]

I disagree with everything said. Fluoro is so unmanageable. It is like using chicken wire. 20lb test? I go with powerpro. Wayyyyyyyyy Stronger!!*!*!*!*!*

Was this really necessary man? The guy asked about Tatsu and what people's opinion on it was. Not a suggestion to use another type of line. Not all fluoro lines are the same.

[Virtuoso]

 I bought some of this in 20 lbs test caught it on sale for 54 bucks...i love its not to bad...do any of you guys like this line???

 

NO I DO NOT LIKE THIS LINE IN THAT TEST. IT IS TOO STIFF. POWERPRO IS NOT AS STIFF I PREFER POWERPRO FOR THAT STRENGTH. THATS WHAT IM SAYING CHALK

[Toeshots]

I would suggest sniper for spinning tackle...even low lb test in shooter is very hard to handle...

Hmm isn't Shooter Sunline's top of the line product? Surprised to hear it's less manageable that the cheaper Sniper although I admittedly have not fished either.

Tatsu is a level stronger than it's diameter, so the 8lb test is 6lb diameter. I would think the 8lb Tatsu would be fine on spinning gear with some KVD L&L but would love some input on this before I drop $40 on a spool.

[skeletor6]

Hmm isn't Shooter Sunline's top of the line product? Surprised to hear it's less manageable that the cheaper Sniper although I admittedly have not fished either.

Tatsu is a level stronger than it's diameter, so the 8lb test is 6lb diameter. I would think the 8lb Tatsu would be fine on spinning gear with some KVD L&L but would love some input on this before I drop $40 on a spool.

 

I used 8lb Tatsu exclusively on my spinning gear this season. I feel I could go 10lb without any issues if I wanted. This is on a 2500 series shimano reel. I used it for everything from dropshotting, shakeyheads, weightless plastics, light jigs, jerkbaits etc. Its worth every dollar in my mind and unless something happens over the winter, I will use the same spool for next spring. The stuff is the best out there right now IMHO.

[Grantman83]

Shooter is stiffer and more abrasion resistant. That generally doesn't work well in spinning gear. Sniper is smoother and softer. And though lower on the scale than shooter is still a heck of a deal.

Quoted from TT

"Spinning Gear: The only version of this product I managed to try on spinning gear was the 10lb test. This was on several reels with 2000 sized spools and the results were not good. The stiffness that did not bother me with casting gear approaches nightmare status with spinning gear. I'm sure a lighter pound test or even a wider spool would handle better, but admittedly, fluorocarbon on spinning gear is just not something of which I'm fond. I much prefer to rely on a finesse baitcaster if at all possible."

Granted, I'm sure it's doable, but sunline makes fluoros specifically for finesse stuff which would give you less headaches instead of having to use kvd line and a wide spool and tightly wound line and.....see what I mean?

[Toeshots]

I used 8lb Tatsu exclusively on my spinning gear this season. I feel I could go 10lb without any issues if I wanted. This is on a 2500 series shimano reel. I used it for everything from dropshotting, shakeyheads, weightless plastics, light jigs, jerkbaits etc. Its worth every dollar in my mind and unless something happens over the winter, I will use the same spool for next spring. The stuff is the best out there right now IMHO.

Thanks for the input. Will go with the 8lb.

[Toeshots]

Shooter is stiffer and more abrasion resistant. That generally doesn't work well in spinning gear. Sniper is smoother and softer. And though lower on the scale than shooter is still a heck of a deal.

Quoted from TT

"Spinning Gear: The only version of this product I managed to try on spinning gear was the 10lb test. This was on several reels with 2000 sized spools and the results were not good. The stiffness that did not bother me with casting gear approaches nightmare status with spinning gear. I'm sure a lighter pound test or even a wider spool would handle better, but admittedly, fluorocarbon on spinning gear is just not something of which I'm fond. I much prefer to rely on a finesse baitcaster if at all possible."

Granted, I'm sure it's doable, but sunline makes fluoros specifically for finesse stuff which would give you less headaches instead of having to use kvd line and a wide spool and tightly wound line and.....see what I mean?

Got it. Good to know if I divulge into the Sunline stuff.

[Brian Needham]

I use Tatsu form 8 pound to 25 pound . It is amazing line...... you can do a search for my past in depth comments of Tatsu.

 

I will say here Tatsu is fine on spinning gear.... I have ran 10# on a 2500 and have 10# on a 1000 size now, I will however move to 8# at some time. I just want to use 8#, not that the 10# does not perform.

 

as with any flouro, use plenty of line and lure conditioner, I buy it by the gallon, much cheaper that way.

[Got1Fishing]

I have used only Seaguar's line of FCs and I will say that Tatsu is so worth the money. With a little help from Rock Chalk, I used backing on my reel, and spooled the rest with Tatsu. It doesn't hurt the bank so much... especially for those of us in college. I ordered 2 more spools of 12lb test from TW and they will be here tomorrow. 

 

I have only used 12lb test, but I plan to try it out in other diameters as well. The 12lb test is so much more manageable than my 10 invisx, and I use both lines often. The Invisx is a great line, but it has a little stretch, and although the there is line memory, it disappears after 30 minutes of fishing. With the Tatsu, I don't experience any memory, stuff is awesome. 

[Grantman83]

I apologize...I must have been on a bender or something but for some reason I saw tatsu and thought shooter. All of my comments were based on sunline shooter lol....

Regarding tatsu, I have heard nothing but good things about the line except maybe the price lol. Disregard my previous stuff..

[JWOA]

NO I DO NOT LIKE THIS LINE IN THAT TEST. IT IS TOO STIFF. POWERPRO IS NOT AS STIFF I PREFER POWERPRO FOR THAT STRENGTH. THATS WHAT IM SAYING CHALK

  Ur talking about a braid....we talking about FC. Braid floats, and doesnt sink...the only time I use braid is for fishing jigs in heavy cover, frog/topwater. FC is better around rocks way better. We could sit here and tlk for hours about which is better, FC is used almost exclusively by every one...there is a time where Braid is needed though

[J Francho]

I used the 20# Tatsu for spinnerbaiting, spooled on an Alphas 103 reel saddled to a Saint Croix Avid AVC68MXF.  Since I generally spinnerbait in heavy cover - laydowns, rip rap, other abrasive nasty stuff - I like a large diameter line.  I tried the new (at that tme) 17# AbrasX.  It worked fine, but the 20# Tatsu was much more manageable, and featured that "measured stretch" that I've come to love about Tatsu. Yes, it stretches at first, but then it locks down, and there's a broad range of strength before it deforms and breaks, unlike other lines that aren't quite right after being pushed to the edge of their breaking point.   It's had to explain, and something that must be felt first hand. It's not a line I'd recommend to anyone for everything, but for certain things, it's definitely worth the money.