smallies24/7 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 These seem to be two of the more popular lines on here, so just wondering which one do you prefer and why? Quote
Stingray23 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I use both, but predominately use Invizx. Invizx is a fluorocarbon line. YoZuri Hybrid is a co-polymer line like P-line CXX, but more supple and manageable. I like fluoro(Invizx) because its more sensitive, very easy and smooth casting, invisible in the water, less memory too. YoZuri Hybrid is very strong line. Compared to P-Line CXX, its way more supple and easy casting. It does have a lot of memory, but that can be taken care of with KVD line conditioner(a must with fluoros and co-polymers) 1 Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 24, 2014 Super User Posted March 24, 2014 I use both, but predominately use Invizx. Invizx is a fluorocarbon line. YoZuri Hybrid is a co-polymer line like P-line CXX, but more supple and manageable. I like fluoro(Invizx) because its more sensitive, very easy and smooth casting, invisible in the water, less memory too. YoZuri Hybrid is very strong line. Compared to P-Line CXX, its way more supple and easy casting. It does have a lot of memory, but that can be taken care of with KVD line conditioner(a must with fluoros and co-polymers) Everything Stingray said! Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted March 24, 2014 Super User Posted March 24, 2014 I agree with the above, but would have to add I have switched almost all my setups to Invisx except my topwater and Abrasx on baitcast. Quote
coak Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I enjoy hybrid on all my rigs except my frogging rod. I stayed away from flouro when I had a bad experience with lots of memory mananageability issues before I learned of KVD L&L. I'd be willing to try again now with that applied. Hybrid also has relatively low diameter for any given test and is a bargain for the price. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 24, 2014 Super User Posted March 24, 2014 I have tried InvizX on spinning tackle, but it just doesn't work for me. I currently have Yo-Zuri on two and Tatsu on another spinning rig. Hybrid #6 is very user friendly. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted March 24, 2014 Super User Posted March 24, 2014 I enjoy hybrid on all my rigs except my frogging rod. I stayed away from flouro when I had a bad experience with lots of memory mananageability issues before I learned of KVD L&L. I'd be willing to try again now with that applied. Hybrid also has relatively low diameter for any given test and is a bargain for the price. Yozuri is one of the thickest lines on the market. The 8lb is as thick as Sunlines 12lb. The breaking strengths and diameters are much higher than the label rating. Quote
coak Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Yozuri is one of the thickest lines on the market. The 8lb is as thick as Sunlines 12lb. The breaking strengths and diameters are much higher than the label rating. Thanks Ty, I stand corrected Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted March 24, 2014 Global Moderator Posted March 24, 2014 I use both, but predominately use Invizx. Invizx is a fluorocarbon line. YoZuri Hybrid is a co-polymer line like P-line CXX, but more supple and manageable. I like fluoro(Invizx) because its more sensitive, very easy and smooth casting, invisible in the water, less memory too. YoZuri Hybrid is very strong line. Compared to P-Line CXX, its way more supple and easy casting. It does have a lot of memory, but that can be taken care of with KVD line conditioner(a must with fluoros and co-polymers) Agree... Because of its greater sensitivity I Invisex on my jig and plastic rods, Yo Zuri for all reaction apps. Mike Quote
Hogsticker Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Invix handles dreamy for a fluoro, but that stretch is pretty stretchy. Hybrid is a cost effective all purpose kinda line, but it is rather thick in higher tests. Both lines are just okay in my book. I don't use either any longer after discovering Sunline Defier. (Thanks Ty) Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 24, 2014 Super User Posted March 24, 2014 Yozuri is one of the thickest lines on the market. The 8lb is as thick as Sunlines 12lb. The breaking strengths and diameters are much higher than the label rating. I have seen this statement often and my response is always the same: Although there are no industry standards. I consider Ande to be a proxy. Ande is IGFA certified and accounts for more World Records than all other lines combined. Yo-Zuri Hybrid line diameters match up VERY closely. #6 Hybrid .010" Ande .010" #12 Hybrid .013" Ande .014" If you are aiming for "line records', you should be using Ande exclusively. For a Certified World Record DO NOT use any filler, the heaviest line is what counts. For all other fishing, Hybrid offers a MUCH stronger line: #4 = 8.5lb breaking strength #6 = 11.9 lb breaking strength #12 = 19.5 lb breaking strength 1 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I use inviz x on all my reels except my flippin stick. Its braid. 8lb on the spinning and 10-15lb on everything else. 1 Quote
mjseverson24 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I use hybrid lines for my moving bait presentations, floro (invisx/abrasx) for bottom contact and finesse presentations... Mitch Quote
rawjuice Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Im a huge seaguar flouro guy, I have it on my crank rod, jig rod and finesse rod. I have been wanting to try Yo Zuri Hybrid, do any of you guys use it with topwater applications? Wondering how it preforms or just stick with mono as i always have? Quote
Wachati Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I have tried InvizX on spinning tackle, but it just doesn't work for me. I currently have Yo-Zuri on two and Tatsu on another spinning rig. Hybrid #6 is very usere friendly. I know your answer, but will ask it anyway. Is the tatsu line twice as good as the red label? I'm happy with my red label, but is the tatsu worth the extra $$? Also have you ever experience a bad batch of the Yo-Zuri hybrid? I bought a big spool and it stayed on my reel for 1 night, had 2 breakoffs in open water and that was two too many. I guess I should give it another shot, might of had some backlash kinks or something to weaken the line. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 27, 2014 Super User Posted March 27, 2014 Tatsu is the closest thing to "perfect" I have ever fished. With backing I can spool twice with a 150 yard package. It's all about priorities I guess. Yo-Zuri A few years ago I bought two 1/4 lb spools on clearance at the local BPS. I don't know whether the line was ancient or stored improperly, but it broke twice when casting and I threw both spools away. So it can happen, but this was the only time in a decade it has happened to me. Quote
rawjuice Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I know your answer, but will ask it anyway. Is the tatsu line twice as good as the red label? I'm happy with my red label, but is the tatsu worth the extra $$? Also have you ever experience a bad batch of the Yo-Zuri hybrid? I bought a big spool and it stayed on my reel for 1 night, had 2 breakoffs in open water and that was two too many. I guess I should give it another shot, might of had some backlash kinks or something to weaken the line. Tatsu is in a whole different ball park that red label, its suppose to be amazing! Every aspect of Fluoro that people look into, its great in all. Just like roadwarrior said, its closest to perfect! Quote
Wachati Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Well it's ordered, another free t-shirt!!! I got a variety, tatsu, abrazxx, and invizz. Definitely going to back the reels that the tatsu is going on. On my spinning dropshot rig, should I do straight tatsu or 10lb power pro and tatsu leader? Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted March 28, 2014 Super User Posted March 28, 2014 Well it's ordered, another free t-shirt!!! I got a variety, tatsu, abrazxx, and invizz. Definitely going to back the reels that the tatsu is going on. On my spinning dropshot rig, should I do straight tatsu or 10lb power pro and tatsu leader? I'd probably do a leader, since it's 10lb. I'd never recommend straight 10lb fluoro for any spinning reel. Tatsu is very limp, but it's still stiffer than most monos. Anything over 8lb is pushing it for spinning reels, or it'll come flying off the spool. For dropshotting, I recommend straight 6lb or 8lb. Quote
Wachati Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I'd probably do a leader, since it's 10lb. I'd never recommend straight 10lb fluoro for any spinning reel. Tatsu is very limp, but it's still stiffer than most monos. Anything over 8lb is pushing it for spinning reels, or it'll come flying off the spool. For dropshotting, I recommend straight 6lb or 8lb. Oh I got 6lb tatsu, I just didn't know if people had a preference of straight tatsu, or 10lb power pro to a tatsu leader. Ive never fished the dropshot on braid/flouro leader, curious if you lose some feel in the bite. Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I personally would never ever use tatsu as a leader. Too expensive for that job. Any other quality fluoro/mono can function nicely as a leader. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted March 29, 2014 Super User Posted March 29, 2014 Oh I got 6lb tatsu, I just didn't know if people had a preference of straight tatsu, or 10lb power pro to a tatsu leader. Ive never fished the dropshot on braid/flouro leader, curious if you lose some feel in the bite. Using expensive fluoro as a leader is just foolish and a giant waste of money. If you arent using fluoro as a mainline, dont overthink it. Use simething abrasion resistant you dont get the perks of fluoro using it as a leader anyway aside from lower vis and abrasion resistance. Braid +fluoro wont have the slack line sensitivity straight fluoro does. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 29, 2014 Super User Posted March 29, 2014 I personally would never ever use tatsu as a leader. Too expensive for that job. Any other quality fluoro/mono can function nicely as a leader. Hmm... Seems there is always a few extra feet left on an "empty" spool. 2 Quote
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