Tatsu...spinning Or Casting?

[Mike L]

Howdy

I'm gonna pick up a spool of Tatsu today as I've been wanting to try it given all the good reviews you guys post about it.

But really dont know which application would be the most advantageous given the lines reputation. 

 

Better for use on a spinning set up...7' 6" M/F Cumara - shaky, wacky, grubs etc. [useing 20# braid with a 12 lb floro leader now]

or better on a casting rod...bottom contact [plastics, jig's] or moving baits [cranks, spinners etc.]

 

For you guys who use it... what technique? and at what size? do you think the line shines the most?

 

Keep in mind I fish Florida's grassy shallow lakes, and canals.

No deep water [20ft +] except for the occational scattered hole, rocky ledges, rivers [except the St. Johns] around here.

 

 

 

Thanks

 

Mike

 

[aavery2]

IMO, the best use for your new line would be to use it on a BC for your bottom contact baits.   Braid with a FC leader works best on spinning equipment in my use.   Crankbats  work well with FC line also, but I would not use something as expensive as Tatsu for them. 

[Hogsticker]

Spinning rod for sure. High quality fluorocarbon that's actually manageable on a spinning reel. The sensitivity will shine with those wacky rigs on a slack line. Casting set up for jigs where you're in constant contact with your bait is where braid shines.

[Mike L]

Thanks Fellas

I think I'll just do both and go from there.

8lb on the spinning, replacing the 20lb braid and leader

And 15lb replacing the Invisex on my plastics combo.

I guess the only way to know for sure going forward is to just bite the bullet.

Thanks

Mike

[aavery2]

Thanks Fellas

I think I'll just do both and go from there.

8lb on the spinning, replacing the 20lb braid and leader

And 15lb replacing the Invisex on my plastics combo.

I guess the only way to know for sure going forward is to just bite the bullet.

Thanks

Mike

Anyway you go it's great line and you won't regret your purchase.

[rangerjockey]

You wont be sorry. I use the 10 and 12 lb. on my Jig rods. I've never used it on a spinning rod but I'm sure it would be fine. It's pricey but lasts well. If it starts to get nicked up I just cut it off at the backing knot and turn it around.

[Mike L]

Thanks Fellas

Mike

[jonnyblazex]

I use it on my spinning setup, a nrx shaky head rod, and shimano stradic 2500 reel. I run the 8lb test (it's actually 6 lb diameter) and the line is tough as nails, sensative as can be, and very manageable, casts excellent. I do spray it with kvd line conditioner every other trip, is it necessary? Not sure, but I spray any fluoro or mono with it in the same fashion.

I use this setup for shaky heads, drop shot, hair jigs, weightless plastics like 4 inch senko, even jigging for walleyes or crappie fishing, and I could not ask for a better line for any of these techniques.

[roadwarrior]

Spinning rod for sure. High quality fluorocarbon that's actually manageable on a spinning reel. The sensitivity will shine with those wacky rigs on a slack line. Casting set up for jigs where you're in constant contact with your bait is where braid shines.

 

You will end up rigging at last one baitcaster with Tatsu, too!