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Piscifun · Fly Line & Backing
PopularPiscifun Fly Line Backing, Braided, 20-30 lb
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- Item weight
- 20.0 pounds
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A smooth braided backing in 20 and 30 lb test for fresh and saltwater fly reels.
This is a braided polyester fly line backing with a hollow 8-strand build, sold here as a 100-yard spool in a 20 lb strength and a fluorescent yellow and black color. It sits between the reel spool and the fly line, giving a fly reel the extra capacity to chase a running fish. A 20 lb strength suits trout, bass and general freshwater fly fishing, and the bright color makes it easy to see on the spool.
Best for
- Spooling trout and bass reels
- Saltwater backing for large fish
- Building reel capacity on larger spools
Skip if
- You need the thinnest possible backing
- You fish only small trout
Strengths
- 8-strand hollow braid is extremely abrasion-resistant
- Low stretch maintains reel tension during runs
- Bright colors make it easy to spot line breakoff
Trade-offs
- Braided backing is thicker than some alternatives
- 30 lb backing for large fish takes much spool space
- Multiple color options can be confusing in low light
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Salmon & steelhead
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | fly line backing |
|---|---|
| Strands | 8-strand hollow |
| Weights | 20 lb and 30 lb |
| Lengths | 100 yd and 300 yd spools |
| Stretch | Virtually no stretch |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Yellow, Fluorescent Yellow/Black, Orange, WhiteThis 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/100yd, 20lb/300ydThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30lb/100yd | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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