I use PowerPro as well for fishing the surf. I generally don't need
all that backing except that once in a while an unexpectedly large
fish will take the fly. It does not damage the equipment but I do
wear finger protection.

Mu

On May 14, 8:10 pm, "RalphH" wrote:
I've successfully used Powerpro as backing. 50# is thinner than 20# dacron
and not so thin that it will cut your hands or cause problems with slumping
on the spool.

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http://gallery.fishbc.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=RalphH"Diamondcutter" wrote in message

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Just wondering if any of you have tried using the Specrta.etc styles lines
as backing.I figure something quite heavy say a 60lb so it wil not have a
tendency to cut into your fingers.Polyester backing has about the same
cost at the Blue box store.Appreciate it. Thanks Marty