Seaguar Tatsu

[roadwarrior]

Want to kick it up a notch?  For those that never use fluorocarbon or for those that have

had a bad experience with this type of fishing line, I have a suggestion. Seaguar Tatsu is

the best line I have EVER fished, period!  The line is strong, manageable, virtually invisible

and uniform.  You will notice an improvement in sensitivity immediately, especially fishing

bottom contact baits.

 

Tatsu has very little stretch, offers high resistance to abrasion and exceeds its stated breaking

strength. Memory is nominal, especially when treated with KVD Line & Lure Conditioner.  Knot

strength is not an issue assuming it's properly tied. The line does not get old, does not absorb

water and is impervious to ultra violet light. I change my line "as needed", but I have two reels

spooled with Tatsu that is two years old.

 

For baitcasters I recommend #12 or #15. Spinning tackle, #6.

 

[A-Jay]

I will have to agree with @roadwarrior. Tatsu is the real deal, especially on revolving spool gear.  I am using and loving it as both main line and leader in several applications.  While it does have really good durability and longevity on the reel, the one possible down side is the cost.  The price point is up there.  

As a very close and dynamite alternative, InvisX is great.  May not last quite as long on the spool but is close in most all other aspects IMO.  

However the cost is much more digestible, especially when purchased on bulk spools.

A-Jay 

[NathanDLTH]

How would this compare to say Sunline Shooter? Both are premium fluorocarbon. 

[WRB]

Shooter per line diameter has slightly more memory than Tatsu everything else being equal IMO. Tatsu price is a sticker shock until you compare it to Shooter or Toray Solaroam Hi Class cost per yard, Tatsu comes in 200 yard spools. I have used all the premium FC lines availble and agree Tatsu is good but can't say the knot strength is superior to other premium  FC line.

Tom

PS, Tatsu and Shooter are close to $0.25/yard, Toray Solaroam Hi Class is over $2.00/yard and the reason I stopped using it.

[FryDog62]

27 minutes ago, NathanDLTH said:

How would this compare to say Sunline Shooter? Both are premium fluorocarbon. 

I find the next best/closest thing to Tatsu IMO is Sniper...  90% as good as Tatsu at 50-60% of the cost.  But if you just want the absolute best fluorocarbon regardless of price - Tatsu.  

[Mike L]

7 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

I find the next best/closest thing to Tatsu IMO is Sniper...  90% as good as Tatsu at 50-60% of the cost.  But if you just want the absolute best fluorocarbon regardless of price - Tatsu.  

Ditto 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[Glenn]

I gave up on FC line due to line breaks, knots unraveling, and overall low abrasion resistance.  

 

Then I tried Tatsu and InsizX.  What game-changers!

 

Seriously. I'm not just saying this because they're a sponsor.  But rather, they became a sponsor because I was so impressed with their lines.  I was a P-Line/Suffix guy before I tried Seaguar.  (And I still use Yo-Zuri copoly because Seaguar doesn't make copoly line.)

 

The line doesn't have the memory, abrasion, or knot issues I found in other FC brands, plus the sensitivity is noticeably better.

 

Turns out, Seaguar invented FC fishing line.  And they're the only ones that make their own FC resin specifically for fishing, so they can control the quality and manufacturing all the way through to final product. All the rest buy general-purpose resin from third parties that's made for a wide variety of purposes.

 

Makes sense they're top shelf.

[BoatSquirrel]

If Tatsu is a 10, how far behind is Invizx?

[Mike L]

I don't care who makes it. 

For me Tatsu is the best for sure, Sniper is superior to InvisX in every way 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

 

 

[Yumeya]

I love Tatsu, but hate the price...

[A-Jay]

57 minutes ago, Yumeya said:

I love Tatsu, but hate the price...

Well, you might like this......

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0094FLO1G/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A2CK5NG72UVSTT&psc=1

A-Jay 

[roadwarrior]

WOW! 

 

$76 is quite a deal.

 

[TBAG]

So would you recommend 6 pound to put on my spinning outfits? Ci4+ 2500 used for wacky rig/weightless Senkos and another I use for Ned rig.

[Kidflex]

Tatsu is the best. Sniper is also good but I do like the p line tactical fluoro as a very close second, prol first if you factor price. Has less memory than tatsu. 

All my non braid setups have 15&20 lb tatsu and pline tactical. Tacklewarehouse has buy one get one free on the tactical. 

[Trox]

Tatsu is the sole reason I made the switch to braid line to FC leaders on most of my setups instead of straight FC... The difference between Tatsu and other FCs is immediately noticeable, both on the water and in the wallet. There are still a couple combos where I continue to keep straight Tatsu spooled on, but only using it for a leader on the rest has saved me both roughly $500/yr, and my marriage  - without having to sacrifice the abrasion resistance, etc. 

 

One of my favorite things about Tatsu is the ability to use lighter line without sacrificing strength. 12lb test Tatsu is just as strong if not stronger IMO than most brands 15lb test line. No brainer for clear water finesse fishing. And although I still do at times, it's also the only line that has ever given me second thoughts when it comes to biting the line to switch lures. Strong stuff.

[jbrew73]

Nice infomercial but I haven’t found tatsu to be very good for the money.  For 1/2 the price I’d still choose other lines.  Now if it was the price of big game or stren I would consider it again.  

Pro’s 

manageability, diameter, suppleness 

Cons

stretch, durability, sensitivity seemed average at best

[offsidewing]

5 hours ago, TBAG said:

So would you recommend 6 pound to put on my spinning outfits? Ci4+ 2500 used for wacky rig/weightless Senkos and another I use for Ned rig.

I use 6lb Tatsu exclusively for Ned Rig and drop shots on 2500 sized shallow spool shimano reels.  Its awesome.  

 

 

 

LoL, moderator plug.  Put a $50 spool of Tatsu on your $60 Kast king! I jest, I jest.

 

Seriously, When you buy Tastu on Amazon, its hard to beat the value.  To me, it really shines in the 6lb rating on spinning gear and 15 lb on casting gear.  The 12 lb isnt that much better than Sunline Sniper *unless* you're into lightweight 50/100 sized spools on JDM baitcasters and unweighted plastics.  

[Brad Reid]

Tatsu is a great line made by a great company, no doubt.

 

If you are casting a Drop Shot, I could certainly see using Tatsu as a main line with no leader. But, if you are making short pitches or otherwise drop shotting rather vertically, what a waste of a great line and a waste of money. 

 

If you are using 6 or 8 feet fluorocarbon leaders to braid main lines for drop shotting, again, what a waste and misuse of a great line.

 

In both of these cases, Invizx would perform just as well.

 

I'd only recommend Tatsu for casting presentations. There, it definitely shines.

 

Brad

[FishTank]

6 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

WOW! 

 

$76 is quite a deal.

 

Did I miss something?  I checked amazon and it's $146 for a 1000 yard spool of 15lb.  I was excited....

 

Great line though.  The best I have ever used.   

[waymont]

On 5/2/2019 at 6:44 PM, offsidewing said:

LoL, moderator plug.  Put a $50 spool of Tatsu on your $60 Kast king! I jest, I jest

100% yes....Seems a little inconsistent.

[WRB]

13 hours ago, FishTank said:

Did I miss something?  I checked amazon and it's $146 for a 1000 yard spool of 15lb.  I was excited....

 

Great line though.  The best I have ever used.   

Read the Prime promo.

Tom

[BassThumb]

20 hours ago, FishTank said:

Did I miss something?  I checked amazon and it's $146 for a 1000 yard spool of 15lb.  I was excited....

 

Great line though.  The best I have ever used.   

Sign up for the Amazon credit card and get $70 off.

 

I have mixed feelings about the really high-end lines. Are they worth it, or am I better off using the half-priced stuff (Abrasx, Invisx) and respooling twice as often? Who here doesn't appreciate a freshly spooled bait caster full of smooth fluorocarbon?

 

I tend to use the lower priced stuff and respool more often. I'd rather have fresh Invisx than a two- or three-month old spool of Tatsu on my jig rod. Tatsu is the best line I've ever used though, but I often go with 1000-yard spools of Invisx instead. Those can be found for as low as $70 at times. Been a couple years since I sprung for Tatsu.

[roadwarrior]

1000 yard spools are a much better value and the line has far less memory initially off the spool.

 

[fishindad]

On 5/2/2019 at 1:11 PM, Mike L said:

I don't care who makes it. 

For me Tatsu is the best for sure, Sniper is superior to InvisX in every way 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

 

 

I have fished both Sniper and Invisx side by side for smallmouth fishing on St Clair dragging and fishing tubes through rocks and zebra mussels for the past two seasons. My experience is like Mike L’s. Sniper beats Invisx in every category in the lines testing 10lb and up. Invisx has the edge on spinning gear in 6 and 8lb tests because it is slightly more manageable.

[Rodney Smith]

I am a 100% braid guy (even on crank bait and swim bait set ups). I use Tatsu as leader material (also helps mitigate the high cost). It is my understanding that it’s construction makes it better than standard fluorocarbon as a leader. Is this true? I have also used the small spools of fluorocarbon leader material. That is expensive and isn’t practical for long leaders. Thoughts?