20# backing comes in different colors and in different diameters. I have
not compared them all, but I have found the Scientific Anglers dacron
backing is the thinest of those that I ahve compared. (Gel Spun is thinner
but more expensive) If you want to max out the backing on your line, use SA.
I try to max out the backing on my reels for that big one that I am going to
hook one day! When it comes, I am not going to loose the fish just becasue
I was a bit chinchy on the backing!


"rw" wrote in message
m...
I know less than squat about backing, and now I have to put backing on two
reels -- 5wt trout tackle, nothing fancy. What's the best backing to use,
and why? And where can I buy it online?

(This backing will probably never find its way off the spool, but you
never know.)

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