flyfisher05221970

As an example, on a Orvis reel takes 100 yards of standard 20 lb Dacron backing. It you want to use high capacity gel spun or a braided line.multiply 100x1.5=150 yards. The problem that most people run into is the reel that they are trying to use doesn’t have a line capacity chart any more. With that in mind load your fly line on first, then add the backing to fill up the spool of the reel. Then take it off and reverse it all. Problem with that is you have to have a couple of extra line spools to do it, so you don’t create a tangled mess. Or you could just eye ball it. Over the years I have gotten pretty good at just eyeballing it. another thing to consider if you decide to go the gel spun or braid ed route is your backing to fly line connection. A single strand will actually cut your fly line, at a minimum I double the connection loop, or nail knot section. If that makes sense.

Thank you gentlemen.

Just a Quick introduction. New to the forum but not new to fly fishing, tying or rod building..Started fly fishing 40 years or so ago. Preferred weapons of choice are 1-3wts. Tying for 35 years or so now, still struggle with traditional dry flies, but I don’t use them very often. Far better at nymphs and streamers. Started building rods with PHWFF 15 years ago now. And am the instructor for my current chapter. Both tying, rod building and guide. I have fished in some pretty odd places while I served on active duty. Many states and overseas includes S Korea, Honduras, Iraq, Germany,. If it swims in the water I will fish for it. Retired in 2015 and reside in VA now.