Frödinflies

SALAR ‘Colour Control’ Backing 60 lbs

$45

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Description

DESCRIPTION Quite a few years back Mikael came up with the idea for a multi-coloured backing that would make it possible to track how much line that leaves your reel during a fight. Our SALAR Multi-coloured Backing is different than what you can find on the markets – it gives you even more control! Our backing change colour only five times on each spool, showing each colour once not to be confused. Fight even the biggest fish with full control. Green – All good Yellow – Good run! Dark yellow – Half is gone, time to move! Orange – Move faster! Pink – Crises, soon to be spooled! DETAILS – 200 m polyethylene (PE) backing – 60 lbs (27.2 kg) strength – 8 strands, 0.37 mm – 5 fluorescent colours each spool, 40 m each colour – Single colour change – Highly visible – Extremely strong and durable

Specifications

Category

Rods & Reels

Length

7874.02 in (200000 mm)

Field Notes

Use as fly reel backing for saltwater and other hard-fighting fish when you need extra line capacity and a visual reference for how much line is leaving the reel. The multicolor pattern helps track long runs and manage pressure during a fight.

Pros

  • Highly visible multicolor backing helps track line during a fight
  • Strong 60 lb PE construction
  • 200 m spool provides substantial reel capacity

Cons

  • Not a leader material or main fly line
  • Color changes may be less useful in low-visibility situations

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