Yo Zuri Hybrid Line

[Tatsu Dave]

I've noticed that when this line is mentioned it always seem's to come with the fact its not at all the # test it comes labelled as. Where is this real # test info available? I bought a spool of 8# test clear to compare to tatsu on a finesse set-up that I'm trying to outfit with smaller diameter lower test line. I was hoping for something under .010 diameter that would still give me the strength I need to pull bass from cover, the hybrid would need to still go to lower # test to accomplish this. Need to know how the real # test is figured for it to decide, first impressions with the 8lb are more stretch than I'm used to/less sensitivity than what I already have with FC/and with the 8lb its fatter than I want to use. Question is about how low I can really take it in # test and where everyone is figuring the real break strength it has. Otherwise it looks like 8lb tatsu at .009 will be the choice, I hate the extra give on hooksets and now with a good rod can really feel the loss of bottom touch as well. With line conditioner it behaves just like FC so how it casts and acts on reels is a non-issue. I'm blaming roadwarrior for planting this go smaller line theory, because in my head I know he's right. Actually Billy W. introduced me to it originally in his quest for a huge SM bass.

[bulldog1935]

this is from Duel YoZuri global website, and is the same specs they use in US market.  

 

[J Francho]

If you're married to YZ, use 6#, but I've been using 6# Tatsu for several years now for smallmouth with excellent results.  It's better, smaller diameter, and it's in your screen name, so...

[WRB]

Assume you using a spinning outfit, possibly a medium fast or 3 power rod. If that is your combo the maximum pulling or lifting strength is 3 lbs before the rod bottoms out.

Why do you believe line over 8 lb is needed?

Yo-Zuri has a following because anglers believe it’s stronger when in fact is larger diameter per lb test and diameter = strength in PSI ( pounds per square inch). The larger the diameter is the memory the line has. Since line must come off and go back on a spinning reel spool in coils memory is a big issue. That is why the recommended maximum diameter .010 for spinning reels to size 2500.

Set your drag at 3 lbs max for a medium / 3 power rod using 8 lb FC.

Tom

 

[Tatsu Dave]

I use and at this time that's 4 T-Rigs w/ different soft plastic lures weighted or weightless on all M/F rods 6-7', 10# tatsu. Why more than 8? We fish in heavy wood structure and laydown's as well as assorted veggie/pad fields where toothy pickerel and often now pike in with the bass. It is very hard on line and abrasion is #1 reason for failure. I'm at .010 diameter and use all 30-3000 series reels, I was only considering going lighter for a dedicated SM rod that I would like to catch larger fish on in deeper clearer water. The hybrid was a thought if I could use 4# and see about 8# breaking strength. But you are right the hybrid has higher diameter than the tatsu I use. Think I'll spool one reel w/8# tatsu and use that and see the difference in abrasion damage for now. 

[KP Duty]

6lb cxx is .009" and very strong.