Can you use normal fishing line as backing for your fly fishing ...
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Mono and flyline backing are of different diameter, and flyline backing is usually dacron. I would spend the extra couple of dollars and get the dacron backing. Here’s why:
When mono stays "fixed" on a spool for an extended period of time it will develop a memory (i.e. coils) and will not retain its breaking stregnth.
Another reason to go with the dacron backing is that you are not going to get a smooth transition from your flyline to your backing with mono. When that fish of a lifetime hits do you really want to chance a clunky knot trying to slither through your snake guides ? Add that to the fact fly rod guides aren’t really made for mono and you could risk damaging them.
To me, it’s just not worth trying to save a couple of dollars.
If you are new to fly fishing, some of the "must have" flies are as follows:
1) Adams dry (Mayfly imitation)
Mono and flyline backing are of different diameter, and flyline backing is usually dacron. I would spend the extra couple of dollars and get the dacron backing. Here’s why:
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