Scientific Anglers Gel Spun Xts Backing
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
Scientific Anglers Gel Spun XTS backing delivers maximum capacity with its micro-diameter polyethylene construction, allowing 75% more line capacity than standard backing. Perfect for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon runs where long, powerful fish demand reliable backing that won't fail when soaked in cold water.
17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 6 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, nymphing, and float fishing 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 Scientific Anglers Gel Spun Xts Backing work for?
This line is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon. 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 $49.45. 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 — 6 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
Specifications
- Brand Name
- Scientific Anglers
- Manufacturer
- Scientific Anglers LLC
- UPC
- 840309111324
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00840309111324
- Included Components
- FLY LINE BACKING - XTS GEL SPUN POLYETHYLENE - YELLOW
- Item Weight
- 0.3 Pounds
- Unit Count
- 1 Count
- Best Sellers Rank
- #176,053 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #109 in Fly Line
- ASIN
- B00MO3TD9A
- Customer Reviews
- 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (19)...
- Material Type
- Polyethylene
- Fishing Line Type
- Fly
- Breaking Strength
- 50 Pounds
- Line Weight
- 50 pounds
- Color
- Yellow
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