can anyone tell me the difference between braid and fly line backing
Braid vs. Backing - Maine Fly Fish
BTW just to clarify... I don't recommend a single solid braid loop to a fly line loop. This is because the braid will cut the line once you ...
can anyone tell me the difference between braid and fly line backing
Fly line backing is usually made of Dacron or Gel Spun while braid is made of Spectra or Micro-Dyneema Tight Lines.
Backing - Dacron vs Braid | The North American Fly Fishing Forum
The Dacron feels softer and is maybe easier in the connection to the fly line? Also, diameter is much larger compared to braid.
Backing vs braided | IFish Fishing Forum
Short answer is yes, you can use braid instead of backing. Generally fly line backing is Dacron and comes in 20 or 30 lb breaking strengths.
why Fly backing not other braded line - Fly Fishing Gear & Techniques
Braided Dacron has very little stretch. Nylon, will stretch. When your backing is taken off the reel by a heavy fish, it will be under tension ...
braid for backing? - Fly Fishing Forum
Braided fishing line is much thinner than fly line backing for the same breaking strain and as a result, more will fit onto a spool.
Know Your Backing - Florida Sportsman
Fly line backing is typically an afterthought for Florida fly fishers who fish for bass or bream or smaller saltwater species that rarely ...
Fly Fishing Tech Tips: What to use for fly line backing - Dacron or Braid
Fly line backing doesn't get much attention, but there are reasons why might want to use on over the other.
Fly Line Backing: What it is and How Much You Need - YouTube
Backing Knot Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Ahrm6Dc79Y8 In this video, we'll take you through the fundamentals of Fly Line Backing, ...
Braid backing for fly reels : A fishermans journey - silverwaterfly.fishing
The main purpose of backing is to provide enough line to fight those fish that run further than the length of the fly line, but it's also sometimes used to fill ...
Fly Line Backing Shootout and Buyer's Guide - Trident Fly Fishing
You may also hear PE backing referred to as Gel Spun backing or Spectra backing (they're all pretty much the same). Gel Spun backing is braided ...
Beginner question : r/flyfishing - Reddit
I'm pretty new to this myself, so don't take my answer as gospel. Fly backing is essentially Dacron. It's a little softer than braid typically ...
Choosing the Right Fly Line Backing - blog.vailvalleyanglers.com
The most typically used backing is braided nylon in either 20lb or 30lb test strength. For light duty saltwater and most freshwater fly fishing, 20 lb is fine.
gel spun vs. braid | Washington Fly Fishing Forum
Breaking strengths are similar but i think there is a diameter difference between what we know as common braided line and the Gel Spun.
Braid as backing - Fly Fishing - SurfTalk - StripersOnline
I believe most others, as well as myself, who use gel spun like PowerPro for backing use a double-line bimini knot looped to the fly line. This ...
In fly fishing, what is the difference between backing and fly line?
The heavy line only needs to be long enough to reach the maximum casting distance, with maybe a bit extra. So what happens when you hook a fish ...
Can You Use Braided Fishing Line To Back Your Fly Reels?
Many customers ask us if braided fishing line can be used as fly backing line. The answer is YES. Most fly lines are just repackaged as fly ...
What is Fly Line Backing - Leland Fly Fishing
Fly line backing is a term used in fly fishing that refers to a thin but very strong section of line that is secured directly to the arbor of a fly reel and ...
Why Fly Line Backing Matters – Cortland Line Company
The benefit of this is you get a stronger braid per diameter size, ultimately increasing the capacity of line you can fit on your reel. This is very handy ...
Backing and fly lines | Dedicated To The Smallest Of Skiffs
Gel spun will last longer. I love the welded loops and think they are as good as a whipped loop or a nail knot loop. But I test them all.