In Alaska you actually need this stuff! Use 20 lb backing for for 8 weight lines and smaller.
A typical 5 or 6 weight reel will need about 100 yards of backing. A 7 or 8 weight reel will hold around 200 yards of backing.
Rio 20 lb Dacron Backing
$9.99 – $15.99
Description
Available in 100 yd or 200 yd spools.
Color is Chartreuse.
Brad Elfers has been a fly fishing & river guide in Alaska since 1993.He opened Alaska Fly Fishing Goods in 1998.
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