Today let’s talk about one of those annoying maintenance items that is as far from sexy as you get when it comes to the items you carry in your tackle box – line conditioner. My personal preference for this item is KVD line conditioner. While it wasn’t the first, in my opinion, it is the best.
We use line conditioners for several reasons. The first is arguably to give you more distance and control on your cast. The KVD line conditioner comes through like a champ in this department. The directions say to spray your line the night before you intend to fish and then apply as needed as you’re fishing.
In my experience, I re-apply it just before I load the truck and it will last for the entire trip. After that, the night before the next trip, I repeat the process just like before. I have never felt the need to squirt my reels as I am fishing.
Secondly, line conditioner is supposed reduce memory, backlashes and line twist. I can’t really speak to this attribute due to the fact that I use P-Line the vast majority of the time. I have never had a problem with memory. But then again, since I do believe in preventative maintenance including the KVD line conditioner, it may be doing precisely what it is advertised to do. You just can’t prove a negative!
Line conditioners are also supposed to extend the life of your line. Here again, who knows? I change my line at regular intervals and could probably save some money by not making the changes as often but I tend to be a creature of habit and ya’ can’t teach an old dog new tricks! After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Is that enough tired old adages for one article?
The one thing that I believe that the KVD line conditioner has over its competition is the fact that it really doesn’t leave ANY oily residue. There is absolutely nothing perceptible on your line after using this line conditioner. I appreciate this fact since anything foreign on my thumb drives me nuts when I’m concentrating on casting.
KVD line conditioner can be used on all lines including braid and does increase performance of them all.
On our MVF rating scale it receives 4 stars.
Click Here to order the KVD Line and Lure Conditioner from Bass Pro Shops(aff).
See ya’ on the water …