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Add Dacron Backing to My Reel

Name: Add Dacron Backing to My Reel
Brand: RIO
SKU: bulk-backing
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (11 reviews)

Our Products: Fly Lines > Backing

Average Ratings: Empty Star

Brand: RIO

Braided Dacron Backing

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is designed to add backing to the reel or spool that you are purchasing at the same time. This is not a listing to purchase bulk backing that we send to you. We do not have empty spools to load this onto for separate purchase. We offer single-use backing that can be purchased in multiple yards for use at home. Which is separate from this listing. Thank You, Gorge Fly Shop Team

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Gorge Fly Shop will load your new reel or spool purchase with at your request. We use Premium RIO and S/A Dacron backing in 20lb or 30lb and several color choices. We also sell Hatch premium Braided PE backing as an alternative choice. You can compare it with the chart below or view the Backing Guide link above for more information about backing.

Looking for maximum amount of backing but don't want an over-stuff your reel? Consider Hatch backing!

Hatch size comparison to Dacron backing. (note: These are general sizes for Dacron..Sizes do vary between manufacturers)

Note: How much do I need? Consider these facts...

Reel manufacturers generally give you maximum specifications of backing capacity and in many cases these numbers are over-inflated...Just like gas mileage figures on new cars...to look more attractive they are generally the absolute maximum they can be...You'll likely experience less than these figures. So before you request the maximum specification of backing yards please ask yourself this; How much do I really need for the intended purpose of the reel I am purchasing? Personally I find that over-stuffed reels are an aggravation on the water and takes away from the pleasure I wish to pursue.

Learn more about backing in Backing Guide: An in-depth look

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"Good Backing"

Greg Simmons on 10/27/2022 7:51:27 AM

Review: Have used Dacron backing for most of my reels, great back up and important for serious runs.

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"small game fishing"

r.c. bensen on 9/23/2022 9:13:42 AM

Review: perfect line for 3wt. hardy reel and 7-6 3wt. rod. fished boiling springs, pa.

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"Solid"

Derek Mcneeley on 7/9/2020 3:35:09 PM

Review: Great backing. It does a fantastic job joining my line to my reel. A++++

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"Dacron Backing"

Thomas Vickery on 6/5/2020 10:06:42 PM

Review: Great price, product, and customer service.

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"excellent customer service and advice"

NOEL POWER on 7/3/2018 3:31:45 PM

Review: I have to start by saying about the excellent customer service and advice I received from the GFS team, this was out of this world & hence and I will definitely purchase again from the GFS. Thanks very much for placing the backing on my new reel.

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