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Braided line as backing?

Postby SimonSays » Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:18 am

Can I use powerpro or similar as backing instead of the standards like dacron?
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Re: Braided line as backing?

Postby Too Busy » Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:17 am

Sure, you can pack a lot more on than dacron. The down side is it will slice you badly if a fish makes a blistering run.
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Re: Braided line as backing?

Postby SimonSays » Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:52 am

Ohhhhh, didn't notice the diameter difference, I'll just go ahead and pick some dacron up, had some pp lying around. Thanks!
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