Home
Fly Lines
Fly Reels
Gift Certificates

Local: 508-977-0700
Non-Local: 866-977-0700

Fly Line Backing
We offer Scientific Anglers backing & some Cortland backing cut to any length desired (in full yards) up to 1500 yards. Buying in bulk saves us, and you money. But please be aware that you will receive the backing on a spare line cassette. We use only locking cassettes, so there is no worrying about tangles and knots. If you purchase backing with a reel or spool, simply specify left or right hand retrieve, and we will spool the backing for you if possible.
sci_backing_micron.jpg Scientific Anglers Micron Fly Line Backing - by the yard
$0.07
Built with advanced 3M technology that allows us to create small-diameter backing without losing the inherent strength of the backing material
Available in:
  • 20 lb test White ($.07/yd)
  • 20 lb test Fl Orange ($.08/yd)
  • 20 lb test Fl Yellow ($.08/yd)
  • 30 lb test White ($.08/yd)
  • 30 lb test Fl Orange ($.09/yd)
  • 30 lb test Fl Yellow ($.09/yd)

    • Exceptionally thin material for more reel capacity, Low coefficient of friction minimizes wear on guides, High abrasion resistance, Colorfast, Extremely high visibility
    Enter length (in yards) in "quantity" during checkout
    cortland_backing_sw_micron.jpg Cortland Saltwater Micron Fly Line Backing - by the yard
    $0.10
    The boundaries of fly fishing have been stretched to include the pursuit of some of the fastest swimming creatures that ever lived! Cortland is right on top of this new trend breaking some boundaries of its own! Our Saltwater Micron Fly Line Backing teams a proprietary saltwater backing braid with a slick Teflon coating to offer the fly fisher the toughest, slickes, and tightest backing available, period!
    Available in:
  • 30 lb test Yellow ($.10/yd)

    • Enter length (in yards) in "quantity" during checkout
    cortland_backing_spectron_blackspot.jpg Cortland Spectron Black Spot Backing - by the yard
    $0.13
    Why is Cortland¹s Spectron considered the best Super Braid in the industry? Our braiding technicians have combined specific critical elements to maintain the optimum number of "picks" per inch for this high performance polyethylene fiber. The result is a time-tested braid that combines low stretch (4%) with small diameter pound/test ratio. The extra limp body is perfect for casting. Its unique slick, hydrophobic nature allows Spectron to slice through the water and come back to you dry!
    Spectron Black Spot has won its place as THE hands down favorite trolling and vertical jigging line. Need to pull a big grouper away from a wreck, see the hook on a cod 200 feet down, drag a flathead out of his lair or put the "boots" to a yellow fin? Black Spot¹s got what you need!
    Available in:
  • 50 lb test ($.13/yd)
  • 65 lb test ($.14/yd)

    • Enter length (in yards) in "quantity" during checkout
    orvis41_fluorescentdacron.gif Orvis Dacron Backing - Quick-Sight Orange 20 Lb. Test
    $7.95
    This high-visibility fluorescent orange backing lets you see the backing in the water when a big fish takes out line in a hurry. Tested extensively by Orvis’ saltwater guides, who found it helped them know where a fish was and when it was changing direction. The round Dacron backing won’t rot or mildew and stores well on the reel.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 100, 150, 200, 500, and 2,500
    orvis41_fluorescentdacron.gif Orvis Dacron Backing - Quick-Sight Orange 30 Lb. Test
    $15.95
    This high-visibility fluorescent orange backing lets you see the backing in the water when a big fish takes out line in a hurry. Tested extensively by Orvis’ saltwater guides, who found it helped them know where a fish was and when it was changing direction. The round Dacron backing won’t rot or mildew and stores well on the reel.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 200, 350, 500, and 2,500
    orvis41_gelspunHCHV.jpg Orvis Gel-Spun Backing - Hi-Vis Chartreuse 30 Lb. Test
    $18.00
    Provides 75% More Backing—it even gives you more capacity than using 20-lb. Dacron! Braided from gel-spun polyethylene, this incredible backing is 10 times stronger than steel in equal diameters. Retains 100% of its strength while in the water. Very small diameter allows for significantly higher yardage on the reel, giving you the combination of slower spool rpms on runs and faster pick-ups. Extremely abrasion resistant, yet has very low coefficient of friction so it will not damage your guides. Unaffected by UV, gas, oil, salt, or detergents.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800, and 1,200
    orvis41_gelspunHCHV.jpg Orvis Gel-Spun Backing - Hi-Vis Chartreuse 45 Lb. Test
    $59.00
    Provides 75% More Backing—it even gives you more capacity than using 20-lb. Dacron! Braided from gel-spun polyethylene, this incredible backing is 10 times stronger than steel in equal diameters. Retains 100% of its strength while in the water. Very small diameter allows for significantly higher yardage on the reel, giving you the combination of slower spool rpms on runs and faster pick-ups. Extremely abrasion resistant, yet has very low coefficient of friction so it will not damage your guides. Unaffected by UV, gas, oil, salt, or detergents.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 400, 600, 800, and 1,200
    orvis41_gelspunHCW.jpg Orvis Gel-Spun Backing - White 35 Lb. Test
    $12.00
    Maximum Strength with Up to 60% More Capacity than Dacron. 35-lb.-test Gel-Spun Backing gives you more capacity than using 20-lb. Dacron, which is why it is the backing of choice for big-game angling. Braided from gel-spun polyethylene, this incredible backing is 10 times stronger than steel in equal diameters. A very small diameter for higher yardage on the reel means slower spool rpms on runs and faster pickups. Gel-Spun has virtually no stretch, is extremely abrasion-resistant, yet has a very low coefficient of friction so it will not damage your guides, and retains 100% of its strength while in the water. Unaffected by UV, gas, oil, salt or detergents.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800, and 1,200
    orvis41_gelspunHCW.jpg Orvis Gel-Spun Backing - White 50 Lb. Test
    $65.00
    Maximum Strength with Up to 60% More Capacity than Dacron. 35-lb.-test Gel-Spun Backing gives you more capacity than using 20-lb. Dacron, which is why it is the backing of choice for big-game angling. Braided from gel-spun polyethylene, this incredible backing is 10 times stronger than steel in equal diameters. A very small diameter for higher yardage on the reel means slower spool rpms on runs and faster pickups. Gel-Spun has virtually no stretch, is extremely abrasion-resistant, yet has a very low coefficient of friction so it will not damage your guides, and retains 100% of its strength while in the water. Unaffected by UV, gas, oil, salt or detergents.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 400, 600, 800, and 1,200
    orvis41_trackingbacking_sm.jpg Orvis Tracking Backing
    $19.95
    Simple to Measure and Load the Right Length. Easy to Determine How Far a Fish Ran!
    Exclusive backing makes measuring exact length for loading easy, and ends debate on how much a fish took out! Dyneema® material has all the merits of gel-spun—thin diameter for maximum capacity, highest molecular strength, resistance to UV, gas, and other corrosives, and low coefficient of friction.
    Available in: 35 lb.-100 yd., 35 lb.-300 yd., 50 lb.-300 yd.
    orvis41_braideddacron.gif Orvis Dacron Backing - White 12 Lb. Test
    $2.95
    Orvis Backing is braided white Dacron® on spools, precision processed with uniform strength. Twelve pound test is for light lines and smaller reels.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 50, 100, and 2,500
    orvis41_braideddacron.gif Orvis Dacron Backing - White 20 Lb. Test
    $2.95
    Orvis Backing is braided white Dacron® on spools, precision processed with uniform strength.Twenty pound test is for trout, bass, and most freshwater fishing.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 1000, and 2,500
    orvis41_braideddacron.gif Orvis Dacron Backing - White 30 Lb. Test
    $7.95
    Orvis Backing is braided white Dacron® on spools, precision processed with uniform strength. Thirty pound test is for salmon and saltwater.
    Available in lenghts (yd.): 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, and 2,500

    •e-Mail Us• Directions & Hours• eBay Store• Classes• Photos• Store Photos• Policies•

    www.bearsden.com

    If you have questions about the products that we offer in our online store please feel free to drop us an email or give us a call (508)977-0700. Please remember that Massachusetts Sales Tax is 5%.