11-20-2006, 04:34 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]I have to answer yes and no on this. I use Large Arbors so to me YES the backing is very important. I have had several Trout take me to my backing specially rainbow.[/#80bf00][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]I use 20lb dacron on all reels with exception to my 2wt which is on a LA I. Very small reel so very little backing. So I went with the 12 on it. On my CFO's I use 20lb. and on my BBS IV I use 20lb for my Steelhead reel. I figure they get into my backing more than 150 ft. I am going to loose my line anyway. Knock on wood, that hasn't happened yet.[/#80bf00][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]Gel spun is nice, but for the price I can only see it if you are lacking in backing space or Saltwater. Smaller diameter for strength, but it is hard has heck to cut and it can cut your line and reel hub.[/#80bf00][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]Speaking of the cutting line and reel hub is why I recommend as DR said, go with fly line backing. Really is the cheapest part of the set-up. And for those that think you could use more backing to get your line out on the spool more, don't be afraid to add to you existing backing with a surgeon's knot or other good knot.[/#80bf00][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]I use 20lb dacron on all reels with exception to my 2wt which is on a LA I. Very small reel so very little backing. So I went with the 12 on it. On my CFO's I use 20lb. and on my BBS IV I use 20lb for my Steelhead reel. I figure they get into my backing more than 150 ft. I am going to loose my line anyway. Knock on wood, that hasn't happened yet.[/#80bf00][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]Gel spun is nice, but for the price I can only see it if you are lacking in backing space or Saltwater. Smaller diameter for strength, but it is hard has heck to cut and it can cut your line and reel hub.[/#80bf00][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#80bf00]Speaking of the cutting line and reel hub is why I recommend as DR said, go with fly line backing. Really is the cheapest part of the set-up. And for those that think you could use more backing to get your line out on the spool more, don't be afraid to add to you existing backing with a surgeon's knot or other good knot.[/#80bf00][/font]
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