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SF 8-Strand Braided Fly Line Backing, 20 lb, 100m, Orange

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Item weight
1.76 ounces
Product dimensions
4.61 x 3.54 x 1.02 inches

Quick take

A 20 lb braided backing line in 100-meter spools, slim and durable, ideal for trout and panfish fly reels.

This orange backing line is a 100-meter spool of 20 lb polyester in an 8-strand hollow braid, sized for trout, bass and most freshwater fishing. Its slim braid lets more line fit on a reel without overfilling it. It is also easy to knot when joined to other lines.

Best for

  • Filling mid-size fly reels
  • Trout and panfish fly fishing
  • Freshwater fly lines on light line weights

Skip if

  • You fish large saltwater species requiring 30 lb backing
  • You use very heavy fly rods or sink-tip lines

Strengths

  • 8-strand braid is abrasion-resistant and won't fray
  • Low friction allows smooth reel filling and backing release
  • Orange color aids visibility when playing fish

Trade-offs

  • 20 lb test insufficient for salmon or pike
  • Slim braid means less capacity for very short reels
  • UV resistance requires field-testing over time

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
  • Bass
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly line backing
Strength20 lb test
Length100m (108 yards)
Material8-strand polyester braid
ColorOrange

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