A bulk spool of 65 pound gel spun. Gel spun is dramatically thinner than Dacron at the same breaking strength, so you can pack far more onto a reel — the difference between adequate and comfortable when a big fish decides to leave. This is the shop-size spool, not a single retail one.
This is saltwater and big-game territory: tarpon, tuna, steelhead on a long run. The trade-off is worth stating plainly — gel spun is thin, slick and strong enough to cut skin under load, and it needs care when knotting and spooling. Use it where the extra capacity genuinely matters.
Key features
- Bulk shop spool — lines many reels
- Far thinner than Dacron at equal strength, for much greater capacity
- 65 pound breaking strength
- Built for saltwater and big-game reels
- Handle with care under load — thin line, high strength
Not sure whether you need gel spun or Dacron? Call Ed's Fly Shop — for most trout reels, Dacron is the honest answer.