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Can I use 45 lb test backing for fly fishing for lighter fish?

gravvyboat asked:


I’ve got a 5 weight rod/reel and 5 floating WF line. I need backing. There’s some 45 lb test cheep. Can I use it?

According to the box: “45 lb. line fits in the space of 125 yds. of conventional 20 lb.” Will this work on my setup or should I throw in the extra money and go for a smaller backing?

Thanks!

Morgan

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3 Responses to “Can I use 45 lb test backing for fly fishing for lighter fish?”

1. gary b Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

   The money come on fly fisherman for over 40 years.

2. pheasant.tail Says:
   February 12th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

   The dacron backing is that you are not retain its breaking stregnth even though 45 pound test is really want to your snake guides arent.

3. Old Salt Says:
   February 15th, 2009 at 11:23 pm

   The line to skimp on backing personally 1020 dollars is rather ridiculous most fly fishermen are probably safe few freshwater fish you will catch only light freshwater fish 15 lbs then you do have to skimp on backing is rather.
   For material that you will catch only their to decent level to take you can see where youre fishin however have to bring your flyline anyway using colored backing unless.