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The boss sent me some of the Varivas stuff that he has and this line was one he had tried and not liked and taken off. Much different than anything I’ve used so far. I’m kinda excited to give it a try with my tiny jigs and see if I like it. Tipped it with some varivas 4lb flourocarbon leader, something else that’s a first. Hopefully Thursday morning and I’ll let you know.
Give it a good go, skeet. Hopefully you will like it. They make good line.
Bob
Looking forward to hear what you think after giving them a try .
I’m particularly interested in the leader material.
Good luck with the line skeet
I used the rod with the new line yesterday a little and I like the way it behaves. Casts very well and no issues with wind knots to speak of. The fish weren’t active but the few I did catch were on other rods. Overall I’m not unhappy with it, a positive experience. I’ll use it more next time I go and speak a little more on it when I do. It seems to be tougher than the Nanofil I use a lot, but then almost everything is tougher than that. I also use 2lb Sufix nanobraid and find this as tough but more supple. In my opinion, no braid this small gets by without a leader and the 4 lb fluorocarbon leader is as good as it gets. These rolls will slip in a pocket, a big plus over standard size spools I’ve been using.
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Originally Posted by skeetbum
Which Varivas PE is it?
Regards
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This is the line I’m using and the type of leader is the same but what I’m using is 4 lb flouro. Limited use so far but Lord help me, I like it.
Tim, I gave you both, stuff I liked and stuff that was just not my style. The not my style stuff was 4lb test and 2lb test. I'm more "bull in China shop" and really only use 6lb test line and above. The light stuff frustrates me because it's so small, I can't tie it! And I don't like to super finesse stuff. I want to pull a jig off a limb and not worry as much. Just the way this bull rolls. But I do appreciate how y'all fish, just not my style.
I have some varivas "super soft" 8lb test line I'm testing right now that definitely is my style. I'll report on it later when I can get out for a tug on the other end. But as of now, I love how limp it is and how it casts from my sea wall.
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Yeah we are talking apples and oranges but even that 6lb test braid is so thin I have a hard time tying it. It's strong stuff and flies through the air with the greatest of ease. Looks like a spider web as it floats down in the air. It's good stuff for sure, but just not my style I guess. I just can't tie a spider web I guess.
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Not to interject myself here but, is this the same line?
I just got this stuff is a bunch of line I ordered while Varivas has the coupon special going on a few days ago. Huge shout out to Varivas by the way. I ordered on Saturday and had my line on Monday! I fished it for the first time the day before yesterday and thought it was awesome. I was a little worried about the color hindering the bite, but the fish simply did not care.
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Your label is different than mine. I like the stuff. My label says 6.5 max, right under the diameter. Not sure if it’s the same but different pound test. It appears to be. Given the chance I fish bright line-so I can see it against the dark backdrop of the woods if fish around. Slab was right, it’s a dream to cast. Sorry if I gave the wrong idea about you liking it boss, not my intent. All of fish different, me more than most it seems. Makes it fun and a big accomplishment when I land something big on little line. Chances are good they gonna go back in the pool anyway so if they break off I’m only disappointed that I didn’t get to shake his fin. Or whatever.
Thanks for these mini reviews, guys. All info helps!
Bob
I saw the differences in the label but thought they may be in the same family or group of lines. This is the second type of Varivas line I have spooled on a reel and I hate to say it but I may be becoming a brand snob.
Gun, after dealing with the shortcomings of the domestic offerings I might join you in that train of thought. My tiny stuff is so much fun but tough to cast and this does a good job. More to come.
Gunwhatgun,
Although the labels look nearly identical, your VARIVAS line is the "Super Ester" (polyester) Neo Orange color model,
and Skeetbum's is the "Super Premium PE," 4-strand braid, Sight Orange & Black color model.
Both are designed for ultralight fishing, however these 2 different models are made of different materials and have very different characteristics.
Thank you for the clarification. I can tell you this, that orange line has quickly become one of my favorite lines. I was a bit afraid the bright line would hurt the bite, but they did not care in the least. I also want to say thank you for the awesome coupon deal that allowed me to get a whole bunch of new lines to try.Quote:
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