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RIO Gel Spun (GSP) Backing

Product Code
22B0039
Price from Price from £34.99
Specification

A premium, strong, soft and smooth 8-carrier Gel Spun Polyethylene (GSP) backing with a round profile. This 65lbs GSP has approximately the same diameter as 20lbs dacron. The multicolour GSP changes colour every 10 meters.

Colours Available: Multicolour, White and Chartreuse

Sizes Available: 65lb/200yds and 65lb/300yds

  • Made of the finest materials from Japan. 8 Strands of tightly woven fibers makes for a round backing that stacks perfectly on the fly reel.
  • The result is a stronger, softer and smoother performing backing. The breaking strain and diameter make this a perfect choice for all fishing, from pan fish to ultra-big game such as GTs, billfish, and Tarpon.
  • This universal backing is appropriate for any rod/reel size and equally suited for all species; from Trout to Tarpon.
  • It is roughly the same diameter as traditional 20lb Dacron backing and reel capacity can be determined as such.
  • Available in perfect fill amounts for every angling situation.

Customer Reviews

Size/Variant Colour Price
65lb 200yds Chartreuse 34.99
65lb 300yds Chartreuse 49.99
65lb 200yds White 34.99
65lb 300yds White 49.99
65lb 200yds Multi 34.99
65lb 300yds Multi 49.99
Delivery
  • FREE fast 1-3 day delivery to mainland UK* on ALL orders
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  • Premium Delivery to Highlands and Islands, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland is FREE* on ALL orders
  • Delivery to Republic of Ireland is FREE on orders over £150
  • Delivery to the EU & Channel Islands is FREE on orders over £399

For full details, pricing and delivery terms please view our delivery information and charges page.

When purchasing from Farlows from outside of the UK, you will not pay UK VAT. Therefore it is the customers responsibility to check and settle their own customs charges when goods arrive. If you are purchasing from a non-UK country and you choose to not accept a delivery because of the additional importation costs levied by the authorities in your country then we reserve the right to deduct any shipping or postage costs incurred by us from the refund to you.

Returns and Exchanges

Unused or unwanted purchases can be returned for refund within 28 days of receipt. 

Purchases can be returned for exchange within 28 days of receipt. 

For full details and terms please view our returns and exchanges policy.