if you are interested in any VARIVAS lines, check my community page tomorrow. Varivas will have a Father's Day sale and i have a coupon. No, i don't get money from the coupon, or from any other sales. Varivas just gave me a coupon, and i am passing it to you.
Varivas Infinity X8 PE is by far the best braid i have used . Not only is it excellent for SUL/XUL/UL fishing , its great for BFS too . I use the PE 0.2 on my spinning set ups and PE 0.3 on my BFS reels . For me , i get more distance with with the Infinity X8 than i do with the Varivas Ester line . The colour of the Infinity X8 is a brilliant colour . I like the markers on the line too . For me , it gives me an idea of the speed my lures moving at on a straight retrieve when im far out and cant see my lure in the water . I think Infinity X8 might be my favourite line to use right now . Ive not had the issue of losing fish . I do use a fluorocarbon leader though and the fluorocarbon (Frog Hair ) I use does have some stretch to it . The PE 0.3 on my BFS reels hardly digs in at all compared to a lot of other braids ive used . Only con for me is the price and having to buy it from Japan . Shipping , UK Import Tax and customs duty makes this braid even more expensive for me than it already is .
I only use braid lines, this one, and the Varivas Avani Saltwater Finesse PE X8 are my favorite. Especially with the Area Super Trout Master Limited Shock Leader VSP. That leader provides very good tractility.
I use the 5.6 lb version with my abu eradicator real finesse slow taper special the 7’ 3” model and a 6 foot length of 3lb test fluorocarbon with an FG knot and have no issues landing fish, walleye, smallmouth, pike, perch, crappie, bluegill etc it does it all:) i think the slow taper special is so soft that they take the bait well and I use tiny jdm jigheads and it all works well together! Thanks for the video! I think maybe some of those fish were just getting skin hooked and pulling off
definitely not hooked well, but still, if i was fishing mono, i wouldn't lose so many. 6 foot is much longer. Especially close to the boat that would make a difference
@@ifishcatfish for sure! In theory twice as long of a leader should have twice the stretch maybe. Thanks for always linking varivas discounts when they happen, I got a few spools of some different ultralight lines I may not have tried without your reviews so thanks a bunch!
2 felt washers? I've replaced the Soare, Complex and spare spools with single felt washer, SH-011. The original carbon washer is SH-007. The SH-011 is the same diameter (inner and outer) and thickness. Maybe you have some old felt washers? Should have tried the Avani PE X8 in white, its quite visible. I have the infinity in 0.2 but it's still on the spool so can't compare. But the Avani is amazing. With the Avani I've been using soft and stretchy fluorocarbon, about 3' of it and no issues with lost fish.
At some point I want to try this line but for the price I’m going to stick to my 10lb diamond braid gen 3 it’s about half the price. Thought I do recommend varivas light game floro 4-6 shock leader or a good copoly line in the same 4-6lb range I don’t run braid without a leader
this one doesn't even come in 10 lb. I have 6 lb powerpro but it looks twice the diameter of this 7 lb. It's amazing how well u can see it on camera, when i can't even find it on the boat to tie a hook
Thanks for the insight on the line and reel. If you decide to go with a leader what knot would you try as your connection knot ? I find most work well as long as you can tie it properly in different conditions. Hope you had fun at the next spot you moved too.
i never found another school that day. A couple fish here and there. I even came back at the bridge at the end of the day and fished a little more just for fun. Honestly, my knots knowledge is pretty embarassing. I only know Uni knot and I only use Uni knot. I use it for everything - connecting lines, tying lure, tying everything. I don't think its a good knot for connecting leader, because the ends stick out and don't go through the guides easy. But somehow it doesn't break and I keep going : )
@@ifishcatfish as long as your confident in it and you don’t have knot failures your good. Know what you mean about the ends and it going through the guides. You get on some larger ones soon! I got a few 18” large mouth yesterday and a lot of 15” no smallies yet river is to high yet. Crappie fishing hopefully next week!
Hey ifish, what do you think is still the best finesse ultralight all round combo? Do you still think the Vanquish 2000SHG is the king or maybe a new stella? How about the rod? The soare is great but doesnt match exactly.
Vanquish is still the best, even though the stella feels better. The stella is too heavy for high end rods. I can't tell is i like the Soare or the Eradicator more. For twitching a trout magnet i would probably go with Soare, for tiny swimbaits probably Eradicator. I like the blanks of the Eradicator more, but i really like holding the Soare, and looking at it. And the tip is a little sharper than the eradicator. Eradicator wobbles a little..
@@ifishcatfish So you prefer the non-HG models? Why is that? Also, I know some reels have a difference between their 2500 models and 2000 models, is the 2000 model smoother for the vanquish?
@@ifishcatfish So I am looking and there is a 1000sspg version, but do you think that is too small? How is a C2000SSS you think or is the regular shallow spool better?
i dont know the name, to be honest, its the first one. I know they made a new model but I am still using the old. I've been thinking about upgrading but the way I use it i dont really need it
It's interesting you mention how line specified as leader is a very different line from what you find on the bigger spools, I was just recently made aware of it by a video from the hook up tackle where @tackleotaku stated that generally speaking leader line pound for pound will be more durable compared to regular line that is further refined to have a larger amount of it able to be spooled into a reel and behave as it should. That is why you never see larger spools of leader line.
If you're missing fish- it's because of your rod. I have used this line for about 8 months now on trout and I ended up using it on my extra UL rods that has a very parabolic action. They claim that it's so thin, you don't have to use a fluorocarbon leader line to attach it to. I would never use it on my Shimano Soare rod. I have the Xtune series and it is too stiff to also use this kind of braid line on it.
hmm.. this is a solid tip rod - extremely soft tip. Although its only the tip that works due to stupid fast action. But i fished a sunken boat on the next day, full of crappie, and i kept losing 1 fish out of 3. If someone else told me, i wouldn't believe him
@@ifishcatfish The cast ablility on this line is sick and crazy smooth. Don''t let the stiffness of the line fool you- it peels off the reel and rod so nicely. On small worms (free lining set ups) and 1/64-1/24 oz. jig jeads- it does wonders. But again- you need a very parabalic action rod. It is a very strong line so it helps!
I get line at Walmart on clearance for $2.00 a spool. I catch the biggest trout every year since 2016. Plus winning the big trout derby. The last big one a 8lb. Rainbow I was out of leader but had some what looked like 10lb.Berkley Big Game that I caught off the bottom and spooled up. I used to be mr.2 lb. but need at least 8 lb. Now and ain't going back.
If you soak your measuring board/device it doesn't hurt the fish as much, so it doesn't flap around like a crazy person when you are taking measurements
Does expensive line really catches more fish? Or is it just one of those things to brag about? I catch more than enough crappie on 10lb power pro braid and as 4lb fluorocarbon leader.
well i submit that i have never once said that in any of my videos. You don't even need braid. 2 lb mono will do just fine. These fancy lines are just for fun. This line for example is quite something else, if you work with a rod with micro guides, or you are trying to fish very deep. But this is not limitation to catching fish
if you are interested in any VARIVAS lines, check my community page tomorrow. Varivas will have a Father's Day sale and i have a coupon. No, i don't get money from the coupon, or from any other sales. Varivas just gave me a coupon, and i am passing it to you.
Varivas Infinity X8 PE is by far the best braid i have used . Not only is it excellent for SUL/XUL/UL fishing , its great for BFS too . I use the PE 0.2 on my spinning set ups and PE 0.3 on my BFS reels . For me , i get more distance with with the Infinity X8 than i do with the Varivas Ester line . The colour of the Infinity X8 is a brilliant colour . I like the markers on the line too . For me , it gives me an idea of the speed my lures moving at on a straight retrieve when im far out and cant see my lure in the water . I think Infinity X8 might be my favourite line to use right now . Ive not had the issue of losing fish . I do use a fluorocarbon leader though and the fluorocarbon (Frog Hair ) I use does have some stretch to it . The PE 0.3 on my BFS reels hardly digs in at all compared to a lot of other braids ive used . Only con for me is the price and having to buy it from Japan . Shipping , UK Import Tax and customs duty makes this braid even more expensive for me than it already is .
thats a lot of information. Also interesting punctuation..
@@ifishcatfish I try to keep it short and light . Like you . Lol .
Adding markers like that is a really cool idea. I feel like watching your line come in at a steady rhythm could be a little hypnotizing.
it helps monitor ur speed. But then it bothers me to see the line on the spool when its not all one color
Love Varivas lines. That area will be good for big white bass for the next 2 months.
WHERE? Take me somewhere! I have a bunch of tackle to test and can't bend a rod on nothing these days : )
I only use braid lines, this one, and the Varivas Avani Saltwater Finesse PE X8 are my favorite. Especially with the Area Super Trout Master Limited Shock Leader VSP. That leader provides very good tractility.
I just got a Soare limited s68ul-s from japan. Can't wait to test this new rod.
i want to hold it in bed sometimes. To help me fall asleep happy
I use the 5.6 lb version with my abu eradicator real finesse slow taper special the 7’ 3” model and a 6 foot length of 3lb test fluorocarbon with an FG knot and have no issues landing fish, walleye, smallmouth, pike, perch, crappie, bluegill etc it does it all:) i think the slow taper special is so soft that they take the bait well and I use tiny jdm jigheads and it all works well together! Thanks for the video! I think maybe some of those fish were just getting skin hooked and pulling off
definitely not hooked well, but still, if i was fishing mono, i wouldn't lose so many. 6 foot is much longer. Especially close to the boat that would make a difference
@@ifishcatfish for sure! In theory twice as long of a leader should have twice the stretch maybe. Thanks for always linking varivas discounts when they happen, I got a few spools of some different ultralight lines I may not have tried without your reviews so thanks a bunch!
I slayed the trout with this line this season from jiggin to spoons it performed way better than phenix line
actually jigging spoons is probably the perfect application for this line.
Nice. I’ll try it for mini jigging
2 felt washers? I've replaced the Soare, Complex and spare spools with single felt washer, SH-011. The original carbon washer is SH-007. The SH-011 is the same diameter (inner and outer) and thickness. Maybe you have some old felt washers?
Should have tried the Avani PE X8 in white, its quite visible. I have the infinity in 0.2 but it's still on the spool so can't compare. But the Avani is amazing. With the Avani I've been using soft and stretchy fluorocarbon, about 3' of it and no issues with lost fish.
Like i said, its a long story. I can put one but it wont behave right as u cant make the same pressure with the smaller top metal washer.
At some point I want to try this line but for the price I’m going to stick to my 10lb diamond braid gen 3 it’s about half the price. Thought I do recommend varivas light game floro 4-6 shock leader or a good copoly line in the same 4-6lb range I don’t run braid without a leader
this one doesn't even come in 10 lb. I have 6 lb powerpro but it looks twice the diameter of this 7 lb. It's amazing how well u can see it on camera, when i can't even find it on the boat to tie a hook
Thanks for the insight on the line and reel. If you decide to go with a leader what knot would you try as your connection knot ? I find most work well as long as you can tie it properly in different conditions. Hope you had fun at the next spot you moved too.
i never found another school that day. A couple fish here and there. I even came back at the bridge at the end of the day and fished a little more just for fun.
Honestly, my knots knowledge is pretty embarassing. I only know Uni knot and I only use Uni knot. I use it for everything - connecting lines, tying lure, tying everything. I don't think its a good knot for connecting leader, because the ends stick out and don't go through the guides easy. But somehow it doesn't break and I keep going : )
@@ifishcatfish as long as your confident in it and you don’t have knot failures your good. Know what you mean about the ends and it going through the guides. You get on some larger ones soon! I got a few 18” large mouth yesterday and a lot of 15” no smallies yet river is to high yet. Crappie fishing hopefully next week!
Hey ifish, what do you think is still the best finesse ultralight all round combo? Do you still think the Vanquish 2000SHG is the king or maybe a new stella? How about the rod? The soare is great but doesnt match exactly.
Vanquish is still the best, even though the stella feels better. The stella is too heavy for high end rods. I can't tell is i like the Soare or the Eradicator more. For twitching a trout magnet i would probably go with Soare, for tiny swimbaits probably Eradicator. I like the blanks of the Eradicator more, but i really like holding the Soare, and looking at it. And the tip is a little sharper than the eradicator. Eradicator wobbles a little..
@@ifishcatfish Thank you for the well thought through response! If you could have any vanquish what model would you go for?
C2000S or 1000 if there is a non high speed model
@@ifishcatfish So you prefer the non-HG models? Why is that? Also, I know some reels have a difference between their 2500 models and 2000 models, is the 2000 model smoother for the vanquish?
@@ifishcatfish So I am looking and there is a 1000sspg version, but do you think that is too small? How is a C2000SSS you think or is the regular shallow spool better?
What livescope system are you using?
i dont know the name, to be honest, its the first one. I know they made a new model but I am still using the old. I've been thinking about upgrading but the way I use it i dont really need it
@@ifishcatfish
I’m looking at getting the Garmin lvs34 parred with the GPSMAP 1022 screen. Your screen looked like a 10”
@@borfishing7690 this is a 12" screen. And you have many options today, and i think they are all good enough, to be honest.
It's interesting you mention how line specified as leader is a very different line from what you find on the bigger spools, I was just recently made aware of it by a video from the hook up tackle where @tackleotaku stated that generally speaking leader line pound for pound will be more durable compared to regular line that is further refined to have a larger amount of it able to be spooled into a reel and behave as it should. That is why you never see larger spools of leader line.
i have never bought leader line, and probably never will, but makes sense
Do you do a mono backing? Because it’s only 75m I think
yes
Do you have a comprehensive line recommendation video?
I need to make one
@@ifishcatfish would be awesome.
If you're missing fish- it's because of your rod. I have used this line for about 8 months now on trout and I ended up using it on my extra UL rods that has a very parabolic action. They claim that it's so thin, you don't have to use a fluorocarbon leader line to attach it to. I would never use it on my Shimano Soare rod. I have the Xtune series and it is too stiff to also use this kind of braid line on it.
hmm.. this is a solid tip rod - extremely soft tip. Although its only the tip that works due to stupid fast action. But i fished a sunken boat on the next day, full of crappie, and i kept losing 1 fish out of 3. If someone else told me, i wouldn't believe him
@@ifishcatfish The cast ablility on this line is sick and crazy smooth. Don''t let the stiffness of the line fool you- it peels off the reel and rod so nicely. On small worms (free lining set ups) and 1/64-1/24 oz. jig jeads- it does wonders. But again- you need a very parabalic action rod. It is a very strong line so it helps!
I never seen that line at my Wally's
Because u dont look at the top shelf. This is a top shelf item, Dave
I get line at Walmart on clearance for $2.00 a spool. I catch the biggest trout every year since 2016. Plus winning the big trout derby. The last big one a 8lb. Rainbow I was out of leader but had some what looked like 10lb.Berkley Big Game that I caught off the bottom and spooled up. I used to be mr.2 lb. but need at least 8 lb. Now and ain't going back.
@@ifishcatfish hey, I'm 6'3'', I can see the top shelves, C'mon!
Whattt, I _ fish is recommending ( kinda ) braided line? My world is turned upside down.
Well i reviewed it..
If you soak your measuring board/device it doesn't hurt the fish as much, so it doesn't flap around like a crazy person when you are taking measurements
actually this is by design. I am trying to hurt them a little before releasing..
Many one know if he made a video about the floats he use
no. but its coming. This is a deep water video.
Does expensive line really catches more fish? Or is it just one of those things to brag about? I catch more than enough crappie on 10lb power pro braid and as 4lb fluorocarbon leader.
well i submit that i have never once said that in any of my videos. You don't even need braid. 2 lb mono will do just fine. These fancy lines are just for fun. This line for example is quite something else, if you work with a rod with micro guides, or you are trying to fish very deep. But this is not limitation to catching fish
@@ifishcatfish yes only reason i use braid is for how long it last and i use high viz yellow so i can detect very small bites.
Looks like u found urself a shady spot
me, and a bunch of crappie found it