RIO Products Fly Line Backing - Multi Color Gel Spun - Smooth Braid for Fly Reels - 65LB Strength and 30LB Diameter - 100YD, 200YD, 300YD
RIO's premium 8-carrier gel spun backing delivers exceptional strength and smoothness for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon fishing. The multicolor design changes every 10 meters for easy line tracking when battling large fish in deep water. Perfect for backing large arbor reels used in spey casting and swinging flies for aggressive steelhead runs.
9 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape, 3 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the RIO Products Fly Line Backing - Multi Color Gel Spun - Smoot... used for?
Rio's fly 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 RIO Products Fly Line Backing - Multi Color Gel Spun - Smoot... work for?
This fly 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 RIO Products Fly Line Backing - Multi Color Gel Spun - Smoot...?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
9 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape, 3 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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Key Specs
Features
- + Fly Line Backing: RIO's premium 65lb, 8 carrier backing is made of the finest materials from Japan. 8 Strands of tightly woven fibers makes for a round backing that stacks perfectly on the fly reel. The result is a stronger, softer and smoother performing backing.
- + High Visibility: The bright multicolored backing changes color every 10 meters and compliments fly reels with a beautiful splash of color and functionality. Pair this backing with freshwater and saltwater reels to target any species.
- + Versatile Design: The 65LB breaking strain and 30LB diameter make this a perfect choice for all fishing, from pan fish to ultra-big game such as GTs, billfish and Tarpon.
- + Zero Stretch Fly Line: Virtually no stretch makes our backing line more sensitive, tangle-free, and ultra reliable for any fishing adventure.
- + Passion & Innovation: For more than 20 years, RIO has demonstrated passion, innovation and a pure love for the sport through its development of the industry's highest performance fly lines. And the great news is, we will continue to research, design and refine our products to ensure they are your preferred line of choice for years to come.
Specifications
- Brand Name
- RIO PRODUCTS
- UPC
- 730884265546
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00730884265546
- Item Type Name
- Fly Line Backing
- Included Components
- Fly Line Backing Multicolored
- Item Weight
- 0.2 Pounds
- Unit Count
- 1040.0 Ounce
- Best Sellers Rank
- #167,505 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #92 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B0822YVRSG
- Customer Reviews
- 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (44)...
- Material Type
- gel
- Strand Type
- Multi
- Fishing Line Type
- Fly
- Breaking Strength
- 65 Pounds
- Line Weight
- 65 pounds
- Color
- Multicolor
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