On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:34:41 -0600, "Aaron Hammer" wrote:

I've seen many reviews for fly lines, but hardly ever any for backing.
I realize it is not as important in many situations, because an 8" brookie
never pulls more than about a foot of fly line. However, I also want to do
some salt water fishing, and know backing choice will be much more
important.
I know Orvis, SA, and others make small diameter backing. Does anyone has
advice on the best backing (for the money)? Anyone compared a couple brands
and have preference?

For me it's Micron. Period. 20 pound for everything below my 8 weight stuff,
30 weight for 8 weight and up.

I usually lay down 50 yards of the neon yellow stuff, and "chinese finger
splice" a neutral color for the rest. If I see the bright backing, I know I'm
either having a really good day - or I just snagged a passing vehicle on the
back cast....

/daytripper