Super User Jrob78 Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 KVD L&L, it works so well I've never needed to use anything else. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 I have used both. The Reelsnot is pretty greasy/oily and it can get on your grips, handles and reel. I am pretty new to it but I have used the KVD for years. After my small time with the Reelsnot, I would recommend KVD. Nothing against the Reelsnot, just a little bit too much "oil" for me. 2 Quote
ike8120 Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 Use KVD whenever I re spool a reel. Almost looks like Armor All, not greasy . Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 Reelsnot. I have used both that and KVD but I have gone back to Reelsnot. Main reason is it seems I have to apply KVD the night before I fish. Reelsnot has been a one and done application for me. a few sprays while spooling the line and I am good to go usually until I have to respool. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Jrob78 said: KVD L&L, it works so well I've never needed to use anything else. This ^ 8 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: I have used both. The Reelsnot is pretty greasy/oily and it can get on your grips, handles and reel. I am pretty new to it but I have used the KVD for years. After my small time with the Reelsnot, I would recommend KVD. Nothing against the Reelsnot, just a little bit too much "oil" for me. And this ^ KVD for me too. 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 Nothing against reel snot, but I have always used KVD so +1 to KVD from me. Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 I use Tangle Free by Punisher Lures. Tom Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 I use the KVD, Reel Snot, and the BPS Line Conditioner. I keep a selection in the boat, in my tackle bags, and around my garage. So I normally just grab whatevers closest by. With that said, I'm pretty sure that KVD and the BPS stuff are the exact same stuff, with the plus side being that the the BPS stuff is cheaper per bottle and its a bigger bottle. Reelsnot seems to work just as well, but I'll agree that it seems a little more "oily". Quote
punch Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 I'm still not sure I understand what the heck Reelsnot does. Quote
Todd2 Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 If I had to spray stuff on my line to make it manageable, I'd switch lines....lol Seriously though, I bought one bottle of the stuff years ago but seems like another solution looking for a problem..IMO 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 It improves line management and casting for just about every type of line. With braided lines, KVD helps it retain it's color, fading slower. Sure there's lines that work fine without it, but if you can make it better, why not? Anyway, no one is forcing anyone to use it. It's pretty simple to hit the reels after every trip as I put them away. 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted March 20, 2019 Super User Posted March 20, 2019 I use to have Reel Majic for a long time. Was easy to find and get. Tried the Reelsnot the other year and have been using it ever since. I like it. The sight oil doesn’t bother me. Over the winter I picked up the coffee scent and gonna use that on my soft plastics as well. I’m sure it won’t hurt. Quote
KDW96 Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 Reel Snot is much the same as String Snot used in bowhunting in place of wax. The oily silcone is absorbed to prolong string life. Same stuff just different marketing. Quote
waymont Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 Reel Magic On 3/20/2019 at 12:49 PM, Joshua van Wyk said: Thoughts on Reel Magic? Works great Quote
Patrickcatalano Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 12:49 PM, Joshua van Wyk said: Thoughts on Reel Magic? I used reelmagic for awhile and never noticed a difference. I always thought kvd was better Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 21, 2019 Super User Posted March 21, 2019 It's Real Magic, not Reel Magic. Nice for squeaky hinges, but not so great on line. 2 Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted March 22, 2019 Super User Posted March 22, 2019 Real Magic is a petroleum based product that makes your line more supple by stripping away the slightest, outermost layer of your chosen line. I'd theorize that if you switch your line quite often, not a big deal. If you're not into that practice so much, how much can you strip away before your line is compromised? I'm not willing to find out. KVD for me, been using it forever. 1 Quote
Jaderose Posted March 22, 2019 Posted March 22, 2019 I made a post about KVD last year. I had never tried it and considered it to be hogwash....until I bought some. It's good stuff and I will never not use it again. Quote
Ksam1234 Posted March 22, 2019 Posted March 22, 2019 I jsut ordered some KVD line conditioner from everyone praising it ! Should be here Monday, ill let ya know ! Quote
Smokinal Posted March 23, 2019 Posted March 23, 2019 Braid/leader=line manageability issues solved Quote
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