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Kylebooker · Fly Line & Backing
Kylebooker Fly Fishing Dacron Braided Backing, 20 lb, 100 yd, Fluo Yellow
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- Item weight
- 20 pounds
Quick take
A 300-yard 30 lb dacron fly line backing with hollow 8-strand weave that is soft, knottable, and abrasion-resistant.
Best for
- Large saltwater and pike fly reels
- Filling oversized fly reels
- Lines that require extra backing
Skip if
- You need 20 lb backing for trout
- You use monofilament backing
Strengths
- 8-strand hollow design soft and knottable
- Highly abrasion-resistant Dacron
- 300-yard length fills large reels
- Fluo yellow visible for line monitoring
Trade-offs
- 30 lb is heavy for small trout reels
- Hollow weave may pick up dirt
- Not ideal for compact fly boxes
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Kylebooker Fly Fishing Dacron Braided Backing, 30 lb, 100 yd, Blue | Color:Blue | Suits:— |
| Kylebooker Fly Fishing Dacron Braided Backing, 30 lb, 300 Yards, Fluo Yellow | Color:Fluo Yellow | Suits:— |
| Kylebooker Fly Fishing Dacron Braided Backing, 20 lb, 100 yd, Fluo Yellow | Color:Fluo Yellow | Suits:— |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Fluo YellowThis one | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Blue | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 20LB 91m/100yds, 20LB 273m/300ydsThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30LB 91m/100yds, 30LB 273m/300yds | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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