Cortland Gel Spun Backing Fly Fishing
Cortland Gel Spun Backing Fly Fishing

Cortland Gel Spun Backing Fly Fishing

Line line SKU: B075QP612H
$39.95 on Amazon

Cortland's gel-spun backing delivers exceptional strength and thin diameter, perfect for Great Lakes steelhead reels where maximum backing capacity is critical. The super-strong braided construction resists abrasion against rocks and structure during long downstream runs. High-visibility colors help track line movement when fighting chrome-bright fish in deep water.

Right now on Steelhead Alley

14 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape, 2 blown out from recent rain.

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spey swinging flies casting general steelhead trout salmon pike muskie general
In context
Targets: Steelhead · Trout · Salmon · Pike

Common Questions

What kind of fishing is the Cortland Gel Spun Backing Fly Fishing used for?

Cortland's line is set up for spey & two-hand, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.

What fish species does the Cortland Gel Spun Backing Fly Fishing work for?

This line is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, pike. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.

Where do I buy the Cortland Gel Spun Backing Fly Fishing?

This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $39.95. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.

Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?

14 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape, 2 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.

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Features

  • + Made from super-high-strength gel-spun fibers, braided to exact specifications
  • + The tight, round braid allows you to pack a lot of backing onto small spools
  • + Available in hi-vis yellow, pink, blue, and white, in 30-lb., 50-lb., and 80-lb. test on 300 and 2500-yard spools.

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