Line
Backing
How to fish a backing for Fly Fishing.
Characteristics
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Visibility
High
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Abrasion
Medium
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Stretch
Low
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Sink rate
Slow
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Memory
Low
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Fly Fishing
Braided backing
Dacron braid provides high strength and knots well to fly line.
High-vis color
Bright chartreuse hue helps anglers track running line easily.
Spool fill
Dense concentric winding maximizes capacity on the fly reel arbor.
What fish can you catch with a backing?
What is a backing used for?
Fly line backing fills the reel under the fly line so a long run does not hit the arbor.
How is a backing different from similar gear?
Thin Dacron or polyethylene sized by diameter and strength, with no taper. You never cast it as the shooting line.
When should you use a backing?
Spool it on every fly reel before the fly line, especially in salt or for fish that take you into the backing.
What problems does a backing solve?
It buys capacity so a strong fish can run without emptying a shallow arbor.
Backing size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.45 mm 9.1 kg
- 0.55 mm 13.6 kg
- 0.7 mm 22.7 kg