Guys, what kind of backing do you guys use on your reels, Reason I am asking is I just bought a Line spooler and am starting to accrue some vintage reels that
I havent used before, I want to buy a 1000 yard spool of Backing to put on 4 or 5 reels and want to know what kind out there is the best overall, or should I
just go with the smallest diameter as some advertise like Cortland? Any thoughts, or does it really just a matter of preference?
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Posts: 342 05/02/2009 00:42 |
for me it is preference. With high capacity reels I use 30 pound dacron and often use it on smaller reels because how often do we get far into the backing? If
ya want lots of backing there is the usual 20 pound. I once found several spools of 14 pound and use it on ultralight fly reels. I believe the 1000 yard spools
come 20 or 30. Get the color you like best. Hey, our stuff has to look good.
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Posts: 389 05/02/2009 02:18 |
Personally I really only look at the colour, should combine nicely with the colour of the fly line, and no fluorescent yellow, green or orange backing on
vintage reels with ported spools.
Wilfred de Bruijn
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Posts: 2619 05/02/2009 09:21 Moderator |
I hate to admit it but the vanity factor is the key for me to.......I only can stomach lining bright yellow backing on old reels with solid (non-ported)
spools.....
Mark B Something to consider: Be willing to share photos, information and the knowledge you have about your collection with anyone that has an interest in learning...........also share your knowledge to answer questions that others may have about items in their collections.........doing this will make you feel good and benefits this community ..................after all, what good is having knowledge that isn't shared. MEB |
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Posts: 26 05/02/2009 09:43 |
That answers it. thanks!
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Posts: 40 05/03/2009 07:47 |
Bulldog recommended using Mason's 30lb "tip-up" ice fishing line as it is coated with teflon, and will not absorb water, nice deep emrald green
color......I like the idea of it not abosrbing water and the deep green is not hard to look at on a vintage reel. My thanks to Bulldog......steve
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Posts: 7224 05/03/2009 10:02 Bulldog1935 |
thanks Steve,
15- and 20-lb works great, too for more line in less space. 
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 2 05/03/2009 17:24 |
Nice......now where can I get some?
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Posts: 43 05/04/2009 08:24 |
armyflyfisher wrote:I did a google search, and just got lucky, found some on the un-mentionable auction site, it was from a company called "Poor-Fish" near St Louis....don't know if they have any more......but give it a try....steve |
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Thanks.
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Posts: 1118 05/05/2009 18:18 Moderator |
Also try Cortland Musky Master, it's essentially Micron dacron backing in a black color. Comes in many different lb. tests, your local big box outdoor
retailer should have it. They should also have the Mason, at least during ice fishing season.
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