VARIVAS Twitch Master Review (Alphas AIR TW - BFS Fishing)

[@baitfinesseempire]

Great review and explanation of the line properties Hobie 👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you. I have been liking it for fall time, fast water fishing.

[@gmpbuilder]

Just got a spool of this last week in 4#. Anxious to try it, but the season is pretty much over for me until Spring. Good video.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It ain't over unless the law or Mother Nature says it's over.

[@intensity.density2208]

Subbed. Enjoying your channel all the way down in Sydney. Peace

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thanks for the sub. I appreciate it. Enjoy

[@arnemueller2112]

You catch salmon on such delicate lures? Wow…well done, as always!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Not all salmon are 40lbs 😂. I make sure I use thicker hooks than I normally do.

[@InfinityFishing]

Stretching - that’s why I avoid mono for jerkbait lures especially like ryuki series. Maybe I give it a go with twitch master. Also another fact that since it sinks faster than braid it is less prone to be carried away which is essential for stream fishing

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Good point about the line control in the current. I find Twitch Master is great for having maximum control of your lure in river currents. The ability to jerk lures and get great feedback is most apparent. The line control as you mentioned keeps the line in a better position to work targets such as rocks or turbulence easier too. Braid gives great feedback but, lacks shock resistance (fish hitting in current) and also can get carried away downstream faster.

[@RonMTube]

I think what you're trying to describe is percent elongation before breaking. For example, normal nylon might stretch 30% before it breaks but maybe twitch master only stretches 10%. Of course I'm just making up those numbers but I think that's the idea.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's a good way to put it. I was speaking from what was in my head at the time.

[@pacman_17]

Great informative video. Happy Thanksgiving

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you. I will be releasing a video with no talking and a lot of fishing using this line soon!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

[@ismaelsolis8494]

Hey hobie I quick question not related to the video. On the alphas air tws do you mess with the cast control knob? Or do you just leave it at the factory setting? Great videos by the way.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I set the cast control knob to allow the smallest amount of side to side play when moved side to side

[@Dojaycat]

Great video!! Very informative. I have been using yozuri hybrid mono. It has lower stretch, and is a little thinner than competitors. Of course that means it's slightly more brittle

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thanks. I found some hybrid lines break easier in colder weather

[@Dojaycat]

@@HobieWanKenobi I definitely have found the same, but generally not on a straight pull. In my experience, the line just becomes increasingly brittle

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That's why I like mono or flurocarbon. I think the different molecules in hybrid lines react to the cold differently so, the integrity of the line is altered. That is from my experience, not scientifically proven.

[@Dojaycat]

@@HobieWanKenobi I would totally believe that!

[@OlExtraRegularBass]

I've been using Troutist Darkness exclusively for about two years. I like it pretty good, but I switched from FC Sniper Invisible so maybe I'm biased toward Sunline. The stretch is noticable, but nothing unfishable.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I like Sunline too. I have used Sniper and Shooter quite a bit. I tried their Area Troutist line that is orange and black/smoke colored. I didn't care for it too much.

[@OlExtraRegularBass]

@@HobieWanKenobi Yeah, the darkness is a bit hard to see because it's that smoke color, but I'm used to it. I never really have an issue because most rivers that hold trout near me are very clear.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

That is good the line is working for you. VARIVAS also has a clear trout line that is pretty nice. Exactly like the Sight Edition but, is clear.

[@jairosendsit8667]

Do you ever do any kayak fishing or is it just a cool spin off with the “hobie”?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

When I started, I had a Hobie PA12. I now have a Hobie PA17

[@Plee92]

Might have to get some

[@HobieWanKenobi]

If you fish rivers with lures, it's definitely worth the look. It also does well in open water too, just designed for those fast moving waters.

[@antareslonghorn6943]

Awesome sir, looking for review this line... And got detailed on this. May i ask? Twitch master vs super trout advance wich good for knot, strength when fight with fish and if have abrasion resistance is a bonus. Iam looking in 3lb / 0.12. Thanks

[@HobieWanKenobi]

All the Super Trout Advance mono lines are similar. The differences are small but, noticable for the attribute you are going for. Knot strength I never had an issue for with any of the lines. Abrasion, Twitch master MIGHT be slightly better than the standard Super Trout Advance mono but, idk.

[@antareslonghorn6943]

@@HobieWanKenobi thanks for fast respon, i found trout master area SVG nylon is slightly higher lbs... Have you try it sir?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@antareslonghorn6943 I have used the area FC. Pretty good stuff

[@antareslonghorn6943]

@@HobieWanKenobi thanks... I would try aera svg first... Cause thats available in 3.5lb diameter 0.128. Commercial says, svg is stronger than vag I prefer your reviews says sir. Thanks again.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@antareslonghorn6943 No problem. I have an old code hobiewanfishing when I used to do some promoting for VARIVAS. Still works the last I knew. Stacks on other discounts too

[@dontdoxmebro1780]

Would you recommend using a leader with this line in clear water or is fairly invisible?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I do not run a leader with this line. It is hardly noticable under water

[@WarEagleTheBest]

What length of the bfs rod would you suggest for stream fishing ( creeks are up to 20 feet wide, in most cases 15 and smaller ) Options I found in Japan so far are 3’11” really nice small production ros, 4’ 2” (Shimano) 4’6” ( Daiwa glass).

[@HobieWanKenobi]

The Tsurinoya Ares 4'7" is a good choice. I have not tried those short rods you mention but, they may do better.

[@WarEagleTheBest]

@@HobieWanKenobi The Ares, can it handle sinking twitching minnow baits such as Smith D Contact 50mm, Duo Ryoki 50mm, anything up to 6g in your opinion? What is the realistic upper limit?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

6gr will be pushing it with the Ares. I have done 50mm minnows but, it feels overloaded a little on the cast.

[@mattnguyen1672]

Would your recommend 3lb braid or this line for trout fishing mini jigs?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Really thin braid can be fragile. Knot strength on hooksets and also abrasion resistance isn't great with thin braided lines

[@mattnguyen1672]

@@HobieWanKenobi wow thx for your answer. I’ve been using it and though I landed a 24” striper it broke off when u threw out a 1.16 oz jig. Maybe bc it was frayed. I am thinking of using twitch master or water. What would you recommend? Vanford 1k and 12 micro guide UL rod

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I haven't used either of them

[@alexdashevsky2180]

Are you from Upstate NY ? Happy Thanksgiving

[@HobieWanKenobi]

From Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

[@alexdashevsky2180]

@@HobieWanKenobigot it thanks. I know you have good fishing in PA

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Never fished in PA. I see some people do pretty good there

[@alexdashevsky2180]

@@HobieWanKenobi ok is this place in Upstate?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Nope. It is in Michigan

[@jamesvang2847]

New into bfs trout fishing here. What’s the benefit of low stretch mono over fluorocarbon, such as the fc sniper or the Daiwa J-fluoro, etc. Also, have you had any experience with the Sunline Troutist Darkness? Supposedly it’s low stretch as well.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

The lower stretch make it easier to work minnow style lures in current. When there is too much stretch, it is more difficult to get action from twitching style lures. Twitch Master still floats and handles better (less memory) than flurocarbon. I have used Sunline bass and trout lines. I haven't used the Troutist Darkness.

[@davidohlert4754]

Hey has anyone here ordered through jdm tackle heaven before I was thinking about getting a shimano cardiff ax off of them. Thank you.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have not. I have read some TackleTour forums users have and had good results.

[@davidohlert4754]

Thank you sir...I love watching your videos man I'm a bfs freak. I put my shimano curado bfs on an Ark Genesis ML casting rod and the rod is rated down to 1/32 of an oz. It's a bass rod through and through, it is light sensitive and I feel like it loads light lures fairly well. I would like to see what your opinions are on that rod and how you think it loads those light lures. It does pretty good with a eurotackle 1/16oz jig head and eurotube.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I haven't used that rod. A ML rated to 1/32oz seems odd. Does it have a solid carbon tip?

[@davidohlert4754]

Yea I agree a ML rated down to 1/32oz is odd. I searched far and wide through the limited vastness of America's online shopping availability of bfs rods or something capable and was able to find this rod. It doesn't have a solid tip but it does have a thin tip that tapers I think very nicely down to a pretty nice backbone. It weighs in at 115g and the curado bfs balances really good with it. I couldn't find much reviews or info about it at least on the ML. It's a two piece rod that feels like a one piece rod is feels good in hand and is nice and sensitive.

[@davidohlert4754]

@@HobieWanKenobi you should check it out. I got it on Ark rods website it's not available at tackle warehouse. Another rod I'm going to be picking up is the legit design wild side 6'4 bfs rod. Have you heard of those?

[@mitchgarcia4591]

Can I I use it for leader from braid?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

You could. I would suggest using actual leader material, as it will be more durable. The low stretch benefit of this line would require it as a main line to get the benefits from it

[@DanielOdell]

Hello Hobie-one! Love your content and been following for a while now. Just one thing. The music that plays while you are talking makes it very hard to concentrate on the message. I do not understand why you would mix your commentary with music. Leave the music for the segments when not speaking 😊 I mean no disrespect and is your content to do what you wish of course. Tight lines from Sweden!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you for the feedback. Sometimes music breaks up the constant talking, that can get boring.

[@alexdashevsky2180]

It is little expensive braided line

[@HobieWanKenobi]

$14 for 100m (110yds). This is monofilament. I have a video of some tips to save money when using high end line. I found these Super Trout Advance lines last a long time compared to some other lines as well. I been fishing them pretty hard and they still have great knot strength and no wild breakoffs either.

[@alexdashevsky2180]

@@HobieWanKenobi I am talking about braided line. I do use only braided line.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Oh. I see now. Braid is a good all around line choice. I find myself using more mono for streams than braided line.