Fly line backing

[Mr.Esox]

Ok boyz was thinking of using fly line backing in a bulk spool for tip ups anybody use it ? Any issues ? Or should I use coated dacron or braid ?

[trapper2000]

you could  but why pay 4 times as much as  tip up line   I think 100 yards of  Dacron cost me 4 bucks

[Raquettedacker]

 
I have 20 tp's that would cost a lot . 
Masion line works for me...

[firstcast 2]

I've got flyline backing on 1/2 my tipups couldn't find tipup line when I needed it it works fine

[esox_xtm]

Most flyline backing is Dacron so it's a great choice if the price is right.

Hey Dom, I got 2600 yards of 30 Gudebrod Dacron offa fleaBay for under $20 to my door. C'mon over and bring me a cigar. I'll hook ya up! 

[Mr.Esox]

Ok thx is the fly line backing coated ? I used gudebrod teflon coated back in the day . I would like to use a non absorbing line .

[esox_xtm]

Ok thx is the fly line backing coated ? I used gudebrod teflon coated back in the day . I would like to use a non absorbing line .

Probably depends on the manufacturer. Not sure how much you'll save going this route. Backing from mainstream vendors like Scientific Angler or Orvis will give you a wth moment. You mentioned the only Dacron I know of that was ever coated with teflon, Gudebrod GT. Not to be confused with the stiff, springy, vinyl coated stuff intended for above water spools.

Curious about your choice of backing, most are high-viz types or white.

Here's a bunch of Woodstock IGFA Dacron on eBay for pretty reasonable. Greenspot, white or black, you'll have to sort through the choices for #test and color, but some good sized spools. Not sure what you consider "bulk".

[hot tuna]

One thing I found was the diameter was a lot smaller on fly backing.  30 lb was about 1/3 the diameter of 30 lb Mason line.
I didn't like it much on the ones I did

[Raquettedacker]

One thing I found was the diameter was a lot smaller on fly backing.  30 lb was about 1/3 the diameter of 30 lb Mason line.
I didn't like it much on the ones I did

   Yup. My hands dont work so good anymore so thicker line is better.. 

[esox_xtm]

I too prefer line thick enough to handle easily. As noted all 30# is not created equal. Some is tight and thin others have a very loose weave and are comparatively thick. In the same pound test a tighter weave holds less water while the loose, floppy ones are like sponges AND will get a hook snagged into them very easily. My bulk spool of 30# Dacron runs on the thin side for me but not unmanageable. Tough to find 36# anymore, used to be the musky reel standard.

You'll also find that Dacron is generally thinner than nylon in the same #test.