Varivas AREA Super Trout INFINITY PE x8 Braid TEST Report

[Rojo]

I was searching for a Next Level Performance Braid fishing line for casting 1/32 jigs. With todays solar heated waters a slower sinking jig looks more attractive, sinks slower for more time in the strike zone (great for fishing shallower water), also is easier for fish to inhale to the back of the mouth too. The need to keep a jig in new water is necessary to cover enough water for optimizing the opportunity for a bite.

Enter Varivas' Super Trout INFINITY PE x8 Braid. I have NEVER owned a spinning setup that would cast a 1/32oz jig far enough to be useful. Not than I didn't buy performance lines before the NANO line in 4# test cast the best on the very same spinning combo I put the INFINITY PE x8 in 5.6# test.

The spinning setup with the 5.6# INFINITY PE x8 casted a 1/32oz jig as far as the 4# NANO line does with a 1/16oz jig. The INFINITY PE x8 casts the same distance on the same spinning combo with HALF THE WEIGHT!

I used a standard Palomar Knot, backed my reel with monofilament, made sure the spool was clean as well as the rod blank and guides. The rod used in the test is a promotional grade rod (cheap guides) so if anything very much a disadvantage to the Varivas INFINITY PE x8 braid. Sine there is virtually no memory to the line it easily flew thru the rod guides.

Sensitivity was fantastic as expected. Really didn't need to set the hook as I was using XXFine #4 wire hooks, smaller diameter wire the easier to penetrate the fishes' mouth.

For myself who pushes the performance envelop on everything I do find myself scratching my head as to why I didn't try this fishing line sooner. Just like Livescope has given a fishing advantage to anglers never seen before I think Varivas' PE line is that big of upgrade to your fishing game. It is so easy to cast that my accuracy casting improved dramatically because I didn't have to try and apply extra loading to the rod blank for increased distance. Having a line test weight 5.6 pounds for the line diameter of .0029in is no less than phenomenal. I won't be able to go back to the previous lines I used before, my eyes have been opened. Varivas INFINITY PE x8 braid is absolutely the finest fishing line I have ever used. If you want distance with your casts, if you want sensitivity, you want Varivas Braids.

[MCG1]

I was lucky enough to field test some Varivas lines a few years ago, mostly as an ice fishing application. The quality of the line is undeniable. One of their lines was as fine as hair, but on the ice with wind, impossible for these old eyes to switch lures. I agree that Varivas lines are surprisingly good, and make a great choice for crappie and other species.

[ALBuzz]

Varivas' line quality is unmatched! I haven't spooled anything on my reels that have come close to it since I last used it.

[SuperDave336]

Super good report. I've tried several braided lines over the years and just never cared for them. I have never tried top quality Varivas line though. Might have to get a spool to try on my casting setup. Good report, thanks for sharing.

[Rojo]

So I will be carrying a needle threader with me to tie the Palomar Knots with. It just makes it too easy to pass the line thru the small eyes of the jig twice.

[Rojo]

Another observation I failed to mention is the Varivas INFINITY PE x8 didn't stick to my fingers like Nano & PowerPro 8Slick does.

[Slab]

Awesome report. I love the line as well, but I just don't focus on finesse fishing as much as I prolly should. And for tying that line, yeah, great idea, to thread a needle, that'll work for sure. Great job John, thanks for sharing.



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[Jamesdean]

Thank you for the great report John. Never thought of using a needle threader in tying the knot. But then had never thought of coloring the last few inches of clear light line either in order to see it for tying the knot. Both were, Well I ain't never moments for me. Thank you for sharing the info on this line. It's now on my list of lines to buy...

[happycaster58]

Gonna try that needle threader trick!

[Rojo]

If the needle threader is too dainty and you are using a hook without a load of paint in the eye a wire loop is manufactured for tying flies. I is just a larger needle threader. The tool is used for returning the Tag End of your Wrapping Thread under the last turns of the guide wrapping thread. You cut the tag, stick it thru the opening in the fine wires of the tool and to finish you pull the tag back under previous wraps. When the thread coating be it epoxy or urethane it locks the tag in place. I'm posting a Amazon link more for the support of my thoughts.
https://www.amazon.com/Flybloom-Fish...851220&sr=8-40