Am I nuts buying Tatsu ?

[dodgeguy]

Ok I'm breaking down and ordered 2 spools 15 lb Tatsu from Sportsman's outfitters for 70$ . I know it's supposed to be the best but the price is making me vomit. I generally don't like flouro but I'm giving it one last shot. Wish me luck.

[A-Jay]

15 lb Tatsu is a bit pricey on TW - unless you have a coupon.

Amazon is almost always cheaper 

https://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-200-Yard-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-15-Pound/dp/B003OAVUMK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J8W3BG6H96MX&keywords=seaguar%2Btatsu%2B15&qid=1647199819&sprefix=seaguar%2Btatsu%2B15%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1

 

A-Jay

[T-Billy]

Yep. You're nuts for spending that kinda money on flouro. Then again...... I have 52 rods in my garage so what the heck do I know? ? Seriously, I hope you like the line and it lives up to the hype for you.

 I'm going the other direction with line. I just picked up a couple spools of BG in the tests I'm running low on in XT.

[Johnbt]

I love Tatsu.  I bought the first one using the $100 credit for joining Amazon Prime and liked it so much I bought two more. Now I have 3 of the 1000-yard spools.

[Mojo Bass]

I use 20lb Tatsu and I am totally satisfied with it and I hope you are too. Goodluck 

[GreenPig]

Your name " dodgeguy" is a clear indication that you're a ? nuts.?

[DINK WHISPERER]

Yes!

[DN3]

15 minutes ago, VanIsleBassin said:

I use 20lb Tatsu and I am totally satisfied with it and I hope you are too. Goodluck 

Thinking about the 20lb Tatsu myself…wondering how many yds I can get on my Metanium! 

[Team9nine]

Great stuff. Depending on how you spool, you'll get 4-6 reels filled, and you can easily get 3 years use per reel fill if stored properly making it fairly cost effective.

[dodgeguy]

5 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Great stuff. Depending on how you spool, you'll get 4-6 reels filled, and you can easily get 3 years use per reel fill if stored properly making it fairly cost effective.

I was wondering how long it lasts on a reel.At that price I can't deal with changing line constantly. 

[Mojo Bass]

10 minutes ago, DN3 said:

Thinking about the 20lb Tatsu myself…wondering how many yds I can get on my Metanium! 

I’m sure you can get enough yards on there for the intended use? I use mine on a Gen4 revo sx and use it for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, Texas rigged plastics, and paddle tail Swimbaits and feel the line does great for all those things….. I probably could get away with 17lb tbh 

[DN3]

2 minutes ago, VanIsleBassin said:

I’m sure you can get enough yards on there for the intended use? I use mine on a Gen4 revo sx and use it for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, Texas rigged plastics, and paddle tail Swimbaits and feel the line does great for all those things….. I probably could get away with 17lb tbh 

That’s basically what I’d be using my set up for….anxious to try it

[FishTank]

53 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

Ok I'm breaking down and ordered 2 spools 15 lb Tatsu from Sportsman's outfitters for 70$ . I know it's supposed to be the best but the price is making me vomit. I generally don't like flouro but I'm giving it one last shot. Wish me luck.

What are going to use it for? Do you have a favorite knot for FC?  The San Diego Jam knot has worked well for me with this line. 

 

I love Tatsu and it has lasted a long time for me but if you are use to soft mono, there will be some adjustment. 

[DitchPanda]

According to several guys on here Tatsu is more important to mankind than oxygen...apparently fish won't bite baits on other line. So I guess you'd be nuts not buying it...which makes me nuts.

[dodgeguy]

Invisx wasn't bad. I'm. A braid guy and I'm not convinced that flouro makes a difference. The biggest thing I hate about it is when you backlash it's done.if it kinks it will fail . I don't use leaders because I use micro guides and hate knots. I never had a problem tying a Palomar with invisx or red label. I never had knot failures. If Tatsu is just a little softer than invisx I may like it.Using it for slow moving bottom baits t rigs and senkos.

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6 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

According to several guys on here Tatsu is more important to mankind than oxygen...apparently fish won't bite baits on other line. So I guess you'd be nuts not buying it...which makes me nuts.

I'm only fishing Sunline from now on,.....until next year.....

[WRB]

If you look at Tatsu or Shooter, 2 premium FC lines cost per yard shipped they are nearly equal cost and performance.

Tom

[Mike L]

Yep, Tatsu is considered the best  
 

On the other hand, Sunline Sniper and Shooter are a close 2nd. 
Considering all measurables they never made me regret using it and changing to anything else. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

[dodgeguy]

57 minutes ago, Mike L said:

Yep, Tatsu is considered the best  
 

On the other hand, Sunline Sniper and Shooter are a close 2nd. 
Considering all measurables they never made me regret using it and changing to anything else. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

What's the difference between the two of them?

[Mike L]

9 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

What's the difference between the two of them?

Shooter is more abrasion resistant. 
It’s the better choice for fishing in and around wood, rock and shell. 

Consequently Sniper is a little softer and more manageable and has a little less memory, which still isn’t as much as other premium flouro lines. 
 

To me Shooter has just a tad more sensitivity in the higher test pound range 

 

Mike

[Peddiesake]

At age 73, I have finally learned it’s the Indian not the arrow.

life IS about choices though, good luck with yours.

[dodgeguy]

3 hours ago, GreenPig said:

Your name " dodgeguy" is a clear indication that you're a ? nuts.?

HEMI !!!! THE ULTIMATE ENGINE !!!

[NoShoes]

I like to throw my lures in garbage too much. I’d hesitate casting where I went with it. 

[S Hovanec]

I use it for leader on my DS rods.  A spool goes a long way.

[GreenPig]

31 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

HEMI !!!! THE ULTIMATE ENGINE !!!

Ha! HA! 6.2 VORTEC!!!  I'll see you when you come around to the correct conclusion. I'll already be there.?