Description
If Big Game fly fishing is on your agenda then the Scientific Anglers XTS Gel Spun Backing Yellow is the perfect choice. Gel Spun is not only stronger than Dacron® it has up to 60% more capacity because it is much thinner. Less diameter means more capacity which allows for slower spool rotation on runs and more line pick-up on line retrieval.
Gel Spun is woven from polyethylene, which is 10 times stronger than steel of the same diameter, making Gel Spun the most widely used backing for big game fly fishing around the world. Fish that make long runs don’t stand a chance.
The Orvis Gel Spun Backing Yellow has virtually no stretch, is extremely abrasion-resistant, yet has a very low coefficient of friction so it will not damage your fly rod guides and retains 100% of its strength while in the water. Unaffected by UV, gas, oil, salt, or detergents.
Just be careful when that backing is screaming off the reel because the small diameter can cut in your fingers when moving at high speeds. Therefore, always use strip guards and or gloves.
