backing versus mono??

What is the advantage of using 20 pound dacron backing versus 20 lb
mono? The 20 lb mono would be alot cheaper, what are the disadvantages?

"Steve Sullivan" wrote in message
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What is the advantage of using 20 pound dacron backing versus 20 lb
mono? The 20 lb mono would be alot cheaper, what are the disadvantages?

Mono will stretch under tension, then as the wound on stretched nylon seeks
to revert to its unstretched condition it will create forces that can warp
many fly reel spools, which are generally not as beefy as baitcasting or
spinning reel spools.


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Steve Sullivan wrote:

What is the advantage of using 20 pound dacron backing versus 20 lb
mono? The 20 lb mono would be alot cheaper, what are the disadvantages?

Braided dacron ages much better than monofilament. If you're like me,
you don't change your backing very often. When you're finally lucky
enough to hook the monster that takes you into your backing, you don't
want three year old (or older) mono in there.

HTH,
Tom G
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