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Scientific Anglers 673069 Backing XTS Gel Spun Polyethylene Fly Line, 50 lb, Yellow
Scientific Anglers 673069 Backing XTS Gel Spun Polyethylene Fly Line, 50 lb, Yellow

Scientific Anglers 673069 Backing XTS Gel Spun Polyethylene Fly Line, 50 lb, Yellow

Fly line fly_line SKU: B00MO498CQ
$89.95 on Amazon

Scientific Anglers XTS gel-spun backing delivers exceptional capacity and durability for Great Lakes steelhead fishing. The micro-diameter construction allows 75% more backing capacity on your reel while maintaining full strength when wet. Perfect for long-running steelhead and salmon that demand reliable backing performance in harsh conditions.

Right now on Steelhead Alley

16 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape.

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In context
Targets: Steelhead · Salmon · Trout · Pike

Common Questions

What kind of fishing is the Scientific Anglers 673069 Backing XTS Gel Spun Polyethylene... used for?

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

What fish species does the Scientific Anglers 673069 Backing XTS Gel Spun Polyethylene... work for?

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

Where do I buy the Scientific Anglers 673069 Backing XTS Gel Spun Polyethylene...?

This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $89.95. 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?

16 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.

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Key Specs

Line Weight
50 lb
Weight
4.8 oz

Features

  • + Micro-diameter gel-spun polyethylene allows up to 75% more capacity than Standard material
  • + Retains 100% strength while wet
  • + High abrasion resistance, high visibility, impervious to UV rays, gas, salt, and other elements

Specifications

Brand Name
Scientific Anglers
Manufacturer
Scientific Anglers LLC
UPC
840309111317
Global Trade Identification Number
00840309111317
Included Components
item
Item Weight
0.3 Pounds
Unit Count
1.0 Count
Best Sellers Rank
#1,009,776 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #736 in Fly Line
ASIN
B00MO498CQ
Material Type
Polyethylene
Fishing Line Type
Fly
Breaking Strength
50 Pounds
Line Weight
50 pounds
Color
Yellow

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