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RIO PRODUCTS · Fly Line & Backing

RIO Products Dacron Fly Line Backing, 20 lb, 100 Yards

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Item weight
18.14 g
Product dimensions
2.6 x 2.6 x 1 inches

Quick take

A high-strength dacron backing that supports your fly line and provides extra yardage for long runs.

Best for

  • Fly reels needing more line capacity
  • Saltwater and large fish setups
  • Adding security to your fly line

Skip if

  • Your reel is already fully spooled
  • You fish only small streams

Strengths

  • Dacron is durable and reliable for large fish
  • Smooth consistent weave enables clean line flow
  • Easy to splice; works well with fly line loops

Trade-offs

  • Thicker diameter than modern gel-spun backing
  • Less sensitive than direct fly line spooling
  • Requires knot skill to join backing and fly line

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly line backing
Test weight20 lb
Length100 yards
MaterialDacron
WeaveBraided

Facts

This version's specifications
ColorChartreuse
Color familyChartreuse and bright
Line test20 lb

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