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HERCULES Fly Line Backing, 20 lb, 100 yds

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Color: Fluorescent Yellow & BlackSize: 20LB 100Yds5 colorsChange

Color: Fluorescent Yellow & Black

Size: 20LB 100Yds

Item weight
1.94 Ounces

Quick take

8-strand braided backing with high abrasion resistance and bright color for loading fly reels and visibility.

This 100-yard spool of braided polyester fly line backing is rated at 20 pounds and has an eight-strand braid in fluorescent yellow and black. It goes on the reel first, giving a fly line something to attach to and a spare line to fight a fish with. The bright color makes the backing easy to spot when you are spooling or checking your reel. At about 1.94 ounces, the spool adds very little weight to a fly reel setup.

Best for

  • Backing for fly reels targeting trophy freshwater fish
  • Saltwater fly fishing where backing gets heavy use
  • Backing visibility when stripping multiple head lengths

Skip if

  • You prefer monofilament backing

Strengths

  • Braided construction provides strength in thin diameter
  • Fluorescent color aids visual tracking on the water
  • Low-friction braid minimizes guide wear

Trade-offs

  • 8-strand braid is stiffer than mono and can kink
  • Bright color makes loop connections visible to fish

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly line backing
Weight20 lbs
Length100 yds
ColorFluorescent yellow & black

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
20LB 100Yds, 20LB 300YdsThis oneHeavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Grass
  • Wood
30LB 100Yds, 30LB 300YdsHeavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Grass
  • Docks

Which one should I pick?

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HERCULES Fly Line Backing, 30 lb, 100 Yds, White & BlackColor:White & BlackSuits:—

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