Seaguar BasiX - Have you tried it lately?

[Glenn]

I'm not talking about when it first came out, I'm talking about recently.

Seaguar Basix

 

 

[islandbass]

Not yet, but it’s definitely on my list to try. As an invizx user, I sure hope it’s at least on par with it. ?

[Glenn]

If you're used to InvizX, I suggest you stick with it. BasiX does have more stretch. Of all the fluoro lines Seaguar makes, BasiX has more stretch to make it a little more like monofilament for folks who are used to fishing mono. It's also softer and very castable for easy casting.

 

The focus of Seaguar BasiX is targeting the millions of anglers who are either fishing for the first time, getting reacquainted with the sport, or managing a tight budget. It is designed to offer Seaguar performance at a price everybody will love.

 

Hope that helps!

[Darth-Baiter]

no.  i am deeply entrenched into my line loyalty program. 

 

i do appreciate the many MANY options we seem to have.

[LootyDjibouti]

1 hour ago, Glenn said:

If you're used to InvizX, I suggest you stick with it. BasiX does have more stretch. Of all the fluoro lines Seaguar makes, BasiX has more stretch to make it a little more like monofilament for folks who are used to fishing mono. It's also softer and very castable for easy casting.

 

The focus of Seaguar BasiX is targeting the millions of anglers who are either fishing for the first time, getting reacquainted with the sport, or managing a tight budget. It is designed to offer Seaguar performance at a price everybody will love.

 

Hope that helps!

Yes but I primarily use it for a leader when fishing braid, so this is actually pretty welcome insight. Still get the usual benefits of fluoro vs mono?

And by saying have you fished it recently... are you suggesting they've made changes like more stretch?

[Texas Flood]

Tried it last summer/fall and thought the knot strength was pretty bad. The price is hard to beat but I decided to stick with InvizX. 

[msgf91]

I've been using it as beater line because of the price. I used CCX for awhile and decided to give Basix a try. The only problem I have with it is it breaks easy when I get hung up 

[jbrew73]

15 hours ago, Glenn said:

I'm not talking about when it first came out, I'm talking about recently.

Seaguar Basix

 

 

Has it changed since it first came out or is it the same line ?    
 

[Glenn]

I believe they've addressed the issues about line breakage and knot strength.

[islandbass]

9 hours ago, Glenn said:

If you're used to InvizX, I suggest you stick with it. BasiX does have more stretch. Of all the fluoro lines Seaguar makes, BasiX has more stretch to make it a little more like monofilament for folks who are used to fishing mono. It's also softer and very castable for easy casting.

 

The focus of Seaguar BasiX is targeting the millions of anglers who are either fishing for the first time, getting reacquainted with the sport, or managing a tight budget. It is designed to offer Seaguar performance at a price everybody will love.

 

Hope that helps!

Thanks! That really helps.  Unlike most anglers, I prefer not only a limp type of fc line, but I also don’t mind the stretch, probably because I use mono often and appreciate the stretch both those lines have. 
 

In addition, I pretty would use it for drop shot and at 6# test. Therefore, I’ll give basix a try. For the price, I’ll be fine if it doesn’t work out. ?

[ChrisD46]

On 4/13/2023 at 1:31 PM, Glenn said:

If you're used to InvizX, I suggest you stick with it. BasiX does have more stretch. Of all the fluoro lines Seaguar makes, BasiX has more stretch to make it a little more like monofilament for folks who are used to fishing mono. It's also softer and very castable for easy casting.

 

The focus of Seaguar BasiX is targeting the millions of anglers who are either fishing for the first time, getting reacquainted with the sport, or managing a tight budget. It is designed to offer Seaguar performance at a price everybody will love.

 

Hope that helps!

While I have not tried yet - I can certainly see some possible techniques (i.e. Square Bill Crank Baits , Chatterbaits , Spinnerbaits, etc.) where you might want a little more "give" to the line while still appreciating more abrasion resistance versus Mono line .

[TnRiver46]

14 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

While I have not tried yet - I can certainly see some possible techniques (i.e. Square Bill Crank Baits , Chatterbaits , etc. where you might want aa little more "give" to the line while still appreciating more abrasion resistance versus Mono line .

I use 8 lb basix as mainline on spinning reel and throw soft plastics on jig head. I’ve landed some nice bass and  15 + lb drum with it haha

[dodgeguy]

I thought it was great on all fronts except stretch. Definitely good for the money.

[ChrisD46]

23 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

I use 8 lb basix as mainline on spinning reel and throw soft plastics on jig head. I’ve landed some nice bass and  15 + lb drum with it haha

How does the Bass-X handle on a spinning reel ? Any excessive coils when casting (* #8 lb. line size and below) ? I never go above .010 (#8 lb. line size) as a main line on spinning reels due to handling issues . Of course , using heavier strength FC lines as braid to leader is fine . 

[TnRiver46]

6 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

How does the Bass-X handle on a spinning reel ? Any excessive coils when casting (* #8 lb. line size and below) ? I never go above .010 (#8 lb. line size) as a main line on spinning reels due to handling issues . Of course , using heavier strength FC lines as braid to leader is fine . 

It does fine, I use it for 1/8 oz jigs mostly. Drop down to 6 lb for 1/16 oz . It dense so it doesn’t fly as far for casting

[Panfish_In_A_Pan]

In your opinion, how does Basix compare to Red Label? I recently got a spool of 15# Red Label to replace my 14# Berkley Vanish that I use as leader material. I was very impressed with the abrasion resistance with Red Label in comparison to the Vanish I had been using for years, at one point getting hung up in a tree and eventually ripping it free in a manner which would’ve shredded my old leader, but upon inspection the Red Label was almost undamaged. As it is leader I don’t mind the wiry stiffness of the Red Label, but if Basix offers an improvement in knot strength or abrasion resistance I would consider the switch.

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

On 4/13/2023 at 12:31 PM, Glenn said:

If you're used to InvizX, I suggest you stick with it. BasiX does have more stretch. Of all the fluoro lines Seaguar makes, BasiX has more stretch to make it a little more like monofilament for folks who are used to fishing mono. It's also softer and very castable for easy casting.

 

The focus of Seaguar BasiX is targeting the millions of anglers who are either fishing for the first time, getting reacquainted with the sport, or managing a tight budget. It is designed to offer Seaguar performance at a price everybody will love.

 

Hope that helps!

I spooled up 4 reels with it about a week ago. At the price point… it’s great! Perfect for someone trying FC not wanting to spend “InvizX money”. 

@Glennhit the nail on the head here! BasiX definitely has more stretch than InvizX and a lot of other FC I’ve used. Good, less expensive option for someone looking for a little more stretch when throwing moving baits. He's also spot on with the softness making casting and line management easier. Again… if you’re new to FC it’s a less expensive option to try, but as with anything you get what you pay for so you’re not going to get the same performance you would from more expensive options like InvizX. 

[ChrisD46]

I've decided to buy the #15 lb. Basix for a multi purpose bank fishing bait cast set up (7' MH/F , 6:3:1 reel Spinnerbaits , Chatterbaits , Speed Worms , Swim Jigs , Paddle Tail Swim Baits , etc. *I've used same lures with low priced mono before so unless Basix handles awful - I see it as an upgrade to low priced Mono line (especially in clearer waters I fish) . *One potential draw back to Basix is knot strength .

 

[Tatulatard]

I have.  It's been on two of my budget combos this season.  I don't care for it but it has its place.  It is very elastic like big game mono which is what I don't like about it because I prefer big game for my cheap cranking and top water line.  If you must use flouro to crank and want a cheaper alternative to invizx then this is a good option.  For my cheap flouro I actually prefer vanish.  I was fortunate to never experience the original bad line and what is on the shelf now has been good to me thus far for use in a pinch when sniper or advanced flouro in particular lbs test  unavailable to me locally.  Yeah, so for whatever reason I didn't want to use 8lbs big game I would use 12 lbs basix. Both are the same diameter and have roughly equal amounts of elasticity.  I imagine real world break strength is similar if not slightly in favor of big game.  

[treble hook]

I tried it Saturday and took it off Sunday. I have been using P-Line and it has been good. I was trying to save a little money and gave Basix a try. To me, it's wiry. Lot's of stiffness and memory. At least in the 15 lb. spool that I got. I don't like it at all. I'll stick with my P-Line.

[ak6388]

I’ve had some issues with knots breaking on hooksets as well with the 15lb test on texas rigs. Will be going back to invizx or fc sniper. Really wanted this to work out better, I think it’s a great value at the price point. 

[waymont]

On 4/15/2023 at 7:53 AM, Panfish_In_A_Pan said:

In your opinion, how does Basix compare to Red Label? I recently got a spool of 15# Red Label to replace my 14# Berkley Vanish that I use as leader material. I was very impressed with the abrasion resistance with Red Label in comparison to the Vanish I had been using for years, at one point getting hung up in a tree and eventually ripping it free in a manner which would’ve shredded my old leader, but upon inspection the Red Label was almost undamaged. As it is leader I don’t mind the wiry stiffness of the Red Label, but if Basix offers an improvement in knot strength or abrasion resistance I would consider the switch.

Red Lable is fantastic leader line. I’d stick with it.

[Darth-Baiter]

back to this.  in the grand scheme of things..the line is one of the least expensive portions of our activity, yet the payoff or (opposite) let down is huge.

 

i am going to Brazil.  my brother will probably show up with whatever old line is already on his reel.  not me.  i am traveling a billion miles, taking time off work, risking a tiny fish swimming up my pecker (:D).  spending $80 on new fresh braid is a no-brainer for me.  even if it means i trash it all when i get home to go back to Flouro....

[MiceNReets]

I heard those tiny pecker fish are the worst.   Don’t forget to invest in a cup.   Enjoy the trip.