SF · Fly Line & Backing
PopularSF Fly Fishing Backing Line, 8 Strand Braided, 20 lb, 108 yards, Orange
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- Item weight
- 20 pound
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An 8 strand hollow braided fly backing line rated for 20 lb, sized for trout and bass fly reels with salt-water capability.
This is an 8-strand hollow braided polyester backing line for fly reels, sold here in a 20 lb, 108-yard spool. It is slim, so plenty of it fits on a reel without overfilling, and it ties easily to a fly line. A 20 lb line suits trout, bass and most freshwater fishing, which makes it a practical underlayer for a standard fly setup.
Best for
- Backing for fly reels up to 5 wt rods
- Freshwater and light saltwater fly fishing
- Knot-tying to fly line
Skip if
- You need 30 lb backing for pike or salmon
- You want surface floating backing
Strengths
- 8 strand hollow construction allows more backing on slim fly reels
- Polyester resists rot and UV damage from storage and sun
- Low friction and soft lay easily onto reel
Trade-offs
- 20 lb backing limits drag capacity on large fish
- 108 yards fills small to medium fly reels only
- Braided backing may require lubricant to prevent jamming
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly backing line |
|---|---|
| Strands | 8 hollow braided |
| Test | 20 lb |
| Length | 108 yards |
| Material | Polyester |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green-100m | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Fluo Yellow-100M, Fluo Yellow-50m, Neon Yellow+Black/100M, Orange-100M, Orange-100m-New, Orange-50m, White&Black-100M, White&Black-100m-New, Yellow&Black-100mThis one | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Blue-100M, purple, Purple-100m, Sky Blue-100m | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 20LB 50m/54yds, 20LB 100m/108ydsThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| 30LB 100m/108yds | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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