{"title":"Backing","description":"\u003cp\u003eFly line backing fills your reel to the right capacity, provides the reserve line when a big fish runs beyond your fly line, and acts as an insurance policy that most fly fishers never need - until the day they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDacron braided backing is the standard for most South African fly fishing situations. It has minimal stretch, high knot strength and does not cut into itself on the spool when wound under tension - important when a yellowfish or tigerfish takes backing on a run. 20lb Dacron suits most freshwater trout and bass reels; 30lb is the right choice for saltwater species, large yellowfish and any application where a sustained, powerful run is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGel-spun backing offers the same strength at a thinner diameter, allowing more backing on the same reel - useful when targeting large saltwater species where a longer backing reserve is essential, or when fitting a heavier fly line onto a smaller reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Frontier we stock backing in the strengths and lengths needed for South African fly fishing, from trout rivers to estuaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20lb Dacron — freshwater trout and bass reels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30lb Dacron — saltwater, yellowfish and tigerfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50lb Gel Spun - saltwater and addition capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100lb Gel Spun - extra strength for large saltwater gamefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable by the metre or in bulk spools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure how much backing your reel needs? Contact us — we're happy to help you calculate capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help choosing? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frontierflyfishing.com\/pages\/how-to-choose-the-right-leader-tippet-or-backing\"\u003eRead the Leader Tippet \u0026amp; Backing - Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scientific-anglers-dacron-spools","title":"Scientific Anglers Dacron Spools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Anglers Dacron Fly Reel Backing\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-reliability backing built for strength and smooth handling. It lays flat on the spool for clean start-up and steady drag. Moreover, its tightly braided construction controls stretch to protect knots and connections. Therefore, capacity and pressure remain predictable during fast runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied on factory spools for quick shop setup, it makes rigging accurate and hassle-free. In addition, the round, low-friction weave improves abrasion resistance and knot security, while the smooth finish reduces friction for rapid line release. Consequently, you get confident performance on both freshwater and saltwater reels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTight, round braid for smooth handling and clean release\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eControlled stretch for consistent pressure and secure knots\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eStrong and reliable on modern large-arbour reels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLow-friction surface for fast line pay-out\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOptimised capacity across small and large spools\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFly reel backing\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePre-packed spools\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePolyester (Dacron)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, low-friction surface\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUse cases\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAVAILABLE SIZES\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eBreaking Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eTypical Colours\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e0.018\" \/ 0.46 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e20 lb \/ 9.1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Orange, Yellow \/ Chartreuse\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e30 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e0.024\" \/ 0.61 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e30 lb \/ 13.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Orange, Yellow \/ Chartreuse\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this backing delivers secure capacity and steady pressure for confident fights.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Scientific Anglers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51829105656129,"sku":"SA20LBDACOR100","price":180.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3642\/1185\/files\/8522_Scientific-Anglers-Dacron-Spools-10.jpg?v=1781103100"},{"product_id":"scientific-anglers-xts-gel-spun-backing-spool","title":"Scientific Anglers XTS Gel Spun Backing - Spool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eScientific Anglers XTS Gel Spun Backing - Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high‑reliability fly fishing backing built for strength and smooth handling. It lays flat on the spool for clean start‑up and steady drag. Moreover, the construction controls stretch to protect knots and connections. Therefore, capacity and pressure remain predictable during fast runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied on factory spools for quick shop setup. Consequently, setup stays accurate and hassle‑free. In addition, the line’s tight weave improves abrasion resistance and knot security. Furthermore, the smooth finish reduces friction for rapid line release.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTight, round weave for smooth handling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eControlled stretch for consistent pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eStrong, reliable knots on modern reels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eClean release with low friction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOptimised capacity on small and large spools\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFly reel backing\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePre‑packed spools\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUHMWPE (gel spun)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, low‑friction surface\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUse cases\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this backing delivers secure capacity and steady pressure for confident fights.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Scientific Anglers","offers":[{"title":"50lb \/ 250 Yards","offer_id":50478540128577,"sku":"SAXTSGELSPUNSPL50lb250Y","price":820.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50lb \/ 500 Yards","offer_id":50478540194113,"sku":"SAXTSGELSPUNSPL50lb500Y","price":1640.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100lb \/ 500 Yards","offer_id":50478540292417,"sku":"SAXTSGELSPUNSPL100lb500Y","price":2730.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3642\/1185\/files\/5416_Scientific-Anglers-XTS-Gel-Spun-Backing-Spool-5.jpg?v=1748419528"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3642\/1185\/collections\/backing.webp?v=1777453777","url":"https:\/\/www.frontierflyfishing.com\/collections\/backing.oembed","provider":"Frontier Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}