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Orvis Gel Spun Backing
Gel-Spun has virtually no stretch, is extremely abrasion resistant, yet has a very low coefficient of friction so fishing line backing will not damage your fly rod's guides, and retains 100% of its strength while in the water.
Available in 35lb & 50lb test
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Braided from gel-spun polyethylene, this incredible fishing line backing is 10 times stronger than steel in equal diameters. A very small diameter for higher yardage on the fly reel means slower spool rpms on runs and faster pickups.
Gel-Spun has virtually no stretch, is extremely abrasion resistant, yet has a very low coefficient of friction so fishing line backing will not damage your fly rod's guides, and retains 100% of its strength while in the water. Unaffected by UV, petrol, oil, salt, or detergents.
- Braided from gel-spun polyethylene, this incredible backing is 10 times stronger than steel in equal diameters.
- A very small diameter for higher yardage on the reel means slower spool rpms on runs and faster pickups.
- Gel-Spun has virtually no stretch, is extremely abrasion-resistant, yet has a very low coefficient of friction so it will not damage your guides.
- Retains 100% of its strength while in the water.
- Unaffected by UV, gas, oil, salt or detergents.
- Available in 35lb and 50lb test.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 35lb 400yds | £42.50 |
| 35lb 800yds | £79.00 |
| 50lb 400yds | £57.00 |
| 50lb 800yds | £110.00 |
















