Darcon versus Gel Spun Backing

[tjsingle]

I ordered a new reel for salmon this year, and it has a 50yd larger backing capacity than my previous reel. I was looking at buying a new spool of backing to fill out the reel. I was going to go with Darcon but I wasn't sure if it was worth the couple of extra bucks for gel spun.

Thoughts?

 

[krayfish2]

Meh, I had it and probably won't waste the money again. It leaked it's color staining my fly line turning it brown.

 

[timbow]

I would only consider gel spun as a last resort to get more backing on a undersized reel. It’s flat and will cut you to the bone if you happen to touch it when a big fish is pulling off. If your wanting a “premium” backing, look at the Hatch backing. It’s thinner than gel spun, stronger and less likely to cut you

 

[tjsingle]

Gotcha. I’ll look at Hatch, I was looking at Cortland or Rio too. The Redington Behemoth has like 200 yards of capacity which is sweet for Salmon. Last year had a couple that nearly spooled me lol

 

[tomgamber]

Does he mean Dacron or is this something new?

 

[timbow]

If your asking about the Hatch backing, then yes it’s something fairly new. It’s not Dacron, but a braided PE material. It’s not cheap though at $30 per 100 meter spool.

 

[tomgamber]

i'm asking about whats in the title.

 

[falcon]

Yellow Dacron stained my fly line

 

[Fredrick]

Why not use fishing braid as backing I have to admit ive havent used it as backing but dont see why it wouldnt work .