Scientific Anglers Gel Spun Xts Backing
Scientific Anglers Gel Spun XTS backing delivers exceptional capacity and durability for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon fishing. The micro-diameter gel-spun polyethylene provides up to 75% more line capacity than standard backing while maintaining full strength when wet. Perfect for long steelhead runs on the lower Niagara or Salmon River where maximum backing capacity and abrasion resistance are critical.
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Scientific Anglers Gel Spun Xts Backing used for?
Scientific Anglers's 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 Gel Spun Xts Backing work for?
This 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 Gel Spun Xts Backing?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $34.95. 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?
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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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
- + Smooth coating and low coefficient of friction (COF)
Specifications
- Brand Name
- Scientific Anglers
- Manufacturer
- Scientific Anglers
- UPC
- 840309136679
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00840309136679
- Item Length
- 13 Inches
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Contact Manufacturer
- Best Sellers Rank
- #276,973 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #198 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B07ZSGZN8F
- Customer Reviews
- 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (19)...
- Material Type
- Natural
- Strand Type
- Multi
- Fishing Line Type
- Monofilament
- Breaking Strength
- 30 Pounds
- Line Weight
- 30 lbs
- Color
- Blue
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