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Bill Kiene semi-retired
04-24-2005, 07:41 AM
http://www.midcurrent.com/news/archives/000399.html

For people planning on fly fishing for 100 pound plus salt water gamefish, here is some inforamtion about Gel Spun backing from MidCurrent.

http://www.midcurrent.com/

Hairstacker
04-24-2005, 02:18 PM
Great site Bill, thanks!! I feel like someone who was just handed a free stack of fly fishing magazines. :D

Darian
04-24-2005, 06:43 PM
After reading the article, my concerns about using Gel-Spun on my Abel saltwater reel remain unchanged.... Probably my own fears/prejudice but I'm not sold on gel-spun; still like braided dacron backing 8) . For all of the negative reasons detailed in the article and a big one not highlighted (potential cuts or loss of portions of digits :( :( ), I'm gonna wait for more evidence.

Having lots of backing is good if you're stationed on an immovable platform or one not easily moved.... Last year at East Cape, the Marlin I had on would make run's while the panga captain would follow. Thus, even tho I was tired, the equipment held and the backing was not seriously depleted until the fish was released.... 8) 8) .

Think I'll stick to the dacron for now.... :D :D

Bill Kiene semi-retired
04-24-2005, 07:13 PM
Darian,

I had talked with both Lefty Kreh and Ted Juracsik of Tibor Reel and they had no need personally for Gel Spun at that time.

I don't think any of us need it unless we are after big salt water gamefish that are well over 100 pounds.

They use 300 yards of 30# Dacron for large Tarpon (200#) and large Sailfish (120#).

Large (over 200#) Tuna and Marlin are another story where 600 yards is not uncommon so Gel Spun would be good there.

We do have a few customers who are after those big boys.