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 Red label 15lb
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03/29/20 02:30 AM
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Statton48
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Bought some just recently from academy. Had to even open the wrapped package that holds 6-8 spools. Well last wknd, first flip, new line, good knot, broke off about a 3lbr.....checked the rod and all was good. 30 min later..... snap “maybe my fault” I gave her all I had and was a
Little closer than I thought. Well, it happened again and I threw that rod in the box. Took it out yesterday and I saw a little buck bass on a bed. Flipped in there, he ate it, set the hook and snap!!! I didn’t lay it to him or anything!!! Threw it down again and checked the rod and reel over real good when I got home. All
Checked out.
Has anyone gotten bad spools lately? I bought 3 more out of the same package, along with some 20lb that was new also. One break was at the rod top, others were down close to the knot. No frays, no knicks, and no curls or bent line from knot failure.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 03:15 AM
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coachallentca
TFF Celebrity
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Bought some just recently from academy. Had to even open the wrapped package that holds 6-8 spools. Well last wknd, first flip, new line, good knot, broke off about a 3lbr.....checked the rod and all was good. 30 min later..... snap “maybe my fault” I gave her all I had and was a
Little closer than I thought. Well, it happened again and I threw that rod in the box. Took it out yesterday and I saw a little buck bass on a bed. Flipped in there, he ate it, set the hook and snap!!! I didn’t lay it to him or anything!!! Threw it down again and checked the rod and reel over real good when I got home. All
Checked out.
Has anyone gotten bad spools lately? I bought 3 more out of the same package, along with some 20lb that was new also. One break was at the rod top, others were down close to the knot. No frays, no knicks, and no curls or bent line from knot failure. Yes from Academy 15 lb also... SOn has broke off 3 times on smaller bass.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 03:16 AM
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bassmanrudy
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I would let Seagaur know about it. Especially if you have the unused spools and the box with all the info about production lines and all. Every company will have some "bad" batches but Seaguar is usually really reliable and they'll want to ensure this doesn't happen again. I use red label a lot and yellow box too and consider it really good stuff.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 01:34 PM
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GROD
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Just do the simple knot test to check the line. Simply tie a single regular knot, then pull both ends. If line breaks line is no good. If line is on a reel already, then pull some line out and repeat until you find good line. I keep my rods and reels in my garage so I do the test often.
Last edited by GROD; 03/29/20 01:34 PM.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 01:59 PM
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shooter920
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I know I’m in the minority on this one but I will never put Seagaur on any of my reels ever again. I’ve had Terrible luck with many different batches.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 02:02 PM
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SAKS
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I have never liked that stuff. I usually use Invisx but tried the Viscious brand I got from Academy. A 500yd spool same price as 200 Invisx. Took it to Mexico(Comedero). Caught between 40-50 fish per day and not a single break off. I was very surprised. Going to keep using it at this point. I think you can get bad batches of any of it but maybe give it a try.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 02:34 PM
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Minner Bucket
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Probably vanish that someone put on a seguar spool and returned it to Academy.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 02:59 PM
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Evan O'Brien
TFF Celebrity
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The red label has little to no abrasion resistance when I tried it years ago. Never tried it again. But, I use invizX and Arazx 99% of the time and don’t have problems.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 03:07 PM
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Frank the Tank
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My red label started fraying badly. I'm thinking I have a bad guide on the rod, but will let you know. Will report back.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 03:33 PM
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R.J.E.
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I use it all the time, has some memory but very strong for me .
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 03:38 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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Usually no issues with it but broke it twice yesterday on small fish and lots of fraying. Could be a guide. It's typically great line for me with line conditioner
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 04:01 PM
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Mark Perry
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Was a big Red Label fan a few years back. Started having too many issues with fraying etc that I found something else to use.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Statton48]
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03/29/20 04:36 PM
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Bassalong
Pro Angler
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I'm on the water quite a bit fishing mostly rocks and wood type cover. Have not had any problems with
Red Label. Have used other brands that may be a little more user friendly, but the difference to me is pretty negligible other than that the Red Label seems tougher. Probably should try some of the others to see if they are any better than before, but for the price I don't intend to.
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Re: Red label 15lb
[Re: Mark Perry]
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03/29/20 05:32 PM
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Frank the Tank
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Was a big Red Label fan a few years back. Started having too many issues with fraying etc that I found something else to use. What did you switch to?
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