Fly Line & Backing
Uttings stock a great range of fly lines and backing from top brands such as Fulling Mill, Orvis and Snowbee perfect for a variety of fly fishing activities such as trout fishing, stillwater fishing and freshwater fishing.
Our selection of fly line and backing includes floating fly line, sinking fly line, trout fly line and more.
Browse our range of fly line and backing today and find the perfect line for you. Buy now for next day delivery!
Cortland Precision Trout Boss Dyna-Tip HTX Floating Fly Line. The Trout Boss just got more boss with a complex new taper, thinner core and our new proprietary heat-tempered surface treatment (HTx). Built a full-size heavy, the 46.5’ head design helps load fast action rods and increase line speed. A thinner core gives the line a smaller diameter-to-mass ratio without skewing its specific gravity or killing energy transfer.... (more)
Cortland Precision SL Big Fly - 2' Dyna Tip Floating Fly Line. Just as some fish are bigger than others, some flies are bigger too. And when it gets right down to it, sending one of those big fuzzy flies sailing across the sky is half the fun.... (more)
Cortland 444 Classic Peach Floating Fly Line - 30yds. One of the all-time classics, the Cortland 444 “peach” line has set a standard for durability and all-round performance for over 50 years. It’s still one of the easiest handling lines on the market today, as well as one of the most supple in the coldest water.... (more)
Cortland 444 Classic Blue Intermediate Fly Line - 30yds. With a precise specific gravity of 1.06g/cc, this neutral density line is only slightly heavier than water and it sinks every so slowly. Originally designed for fishing swimming nymphs and emergers over shallow, submerged weed beds this line is also useful for a wide range of other applications.... (more)
Cortland 444 Classic Clear Camo Intermediate Fly Line - 30yds. The 444 Clear Camo is made with a supple, cystal clear intermdiate coating over a subtly mottled monofilament core that we extrude and dye with earth-tone tints right here in Cortland, New York. The result is one of the most popular and effective clear intermediate fly lines for stillwater angling in the world.... (more)
Cortland Classic 444 Sylk Fly Line - 30yds. For some anglers, there's no replacement for the unique feel of a bamboo rod. The 444 Classic Sylk is the first modern line designed specifically for fine bamboo rods by replicating the diameter, long gradual taper, supple feel and natural color of oiled silk. Its gentle casting qualities have obvious advantages in low-water situations as well.... (more)
Cortland 444 Classic Clear Spring Fly Line - 30yds. 444 Classic Spring Creek Fly Line - 30yds. The extra-long, supple tip of the 444 Classic Spring Creek lands delicately, yet transfers energy so efficently it turns over the longest, finest leader with authority and control.... (more)
Cortland 444 Type 2 Camo Ghost Tip Fly Line - 30yds. Designed by top American nymphing expert Denny Rickards the Cortland 444 Clear Camo Ghost Tip. The olive green floating section is combined with a 7' Clear Camo tip to make it the most spook-free line in the business.... (more)
Cortland 444 Classic Type 6 Sinker Fly Line - 30yds. The 444 Classic Sinking fly lines offer a premium-performance, slick shooting, durable, full-sinking line at an agreeable price. Features a sink rate of 6.25IPS and comes with a welded front loop for extra convenience when chasing leaders.... (more)
Guideline 4-Cast Floating Fly Line. 4CAST combines the best of our unique Power Taper and High Water designs, to create a versatile flyline, suitable for a wide variety of fishing applications. When casting this line, you will notice the concentrated, yet very balanced weight distribution throughout the belly.... (more)
Loon Scandinavian Fly Line Cleaner. Designed for fly fishermen in Scandinavia, Scandinavian Fly Line Cleaner is the ultimate in fly line cleaning and dressing. Simply add a few drops to Loon's Line Cleaning Tool, apply to line and watch casting distance increase. Not intended for sinking lines.... (more)
Loon Line Cleaning Tool. Sheepskin and hardwood hinged together to create the perfect line cleaning tool. Use with Linespeed, Streamline or Scandinavian line cleaner.... (more)
Completely clear, slow sinking (1.25-2.0 ips) fly line designed for stealthy presentations in clear water to skittish fish. An ideal sinking fly line for stillwater or to get the fly down just below the wave action to stay tight to the fly.... (more)
An entry level fly line designed to aid the inexperienced caster. This beginner fly line is built a half-size heavy to help load the rod. New sleek and durable welded loop makes leader attachment quick and easy while holding up to repeated use.... (more)
Orvis Hydros WF Nymph Freshwater Fly Line. Designed 1½ lines sizes larger to easily turn over large nymph and indicator rigs-no need to over-line the rod. Mending is advanced by a long rear head taper.... (more)
Orvis Hydros Coldwater Intermediate Fly Line. Make the shot with this extremely weight-forward, 3/4-line weight heavy design. Crafted with a compact taper to punch big flies through the wind in coldwater conditions, this line features a braided multifiliment nylon core for low stiffness in colder conditions. Smooth casting, accuracy and delivery. Orvis Line ID, front and rear loops. Sink rate of 1-2 inches per second. In blue / translucent milky blue. Length: 100 feet. Weights 5-10. Made in USA.... (more)
Orvis Hydros Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line. A specialized line designed to deliver big flies using a number of different casting techniques, including single-hand spey and roll casting.... (more)
Orvis Hydros Superfine Floating Fly Line. Designed to enhance the casting capabilities of our new Superfine Glass and Carbon rods, this technical precision trout fly line is an excellent choice for spring creeks-slow moving, clear water situations where stealth and technical expertise is imperative.... (more)
Orvis Hydros Clear Sink Tip Fly Line. A truly unique and innovative line. Built around a solid monofilament core, this completely clear 10' intermediate sink tip will help to solve many fresh and saltwater challenges.... (more)
Orvis Hydros Class V Sink Tip Fly Line. The best line made for fishing nymphs, wets, streamers, and steelhead flies in fast or deep water. Cast farther, get to the fish faster. Weight-forward taper is combined with an Orvis-exclusive 15' super-high-density front taper with a sink rate of 5.5 to 6.5 inches per second. Floating head and rear taper assist with mending and line management for perfect presentations.... (more)
Orvis Hydros WF Trout Fly Line. The finest trout fly line you can put on a reel. Fully engineered with features to improve your cast and presentation for greater productivity on the stream. Enjoy the feel of minimal friction in your casting stroke. 3D texturing combined with IS, our most versatile trout taper, the new Hy-Flote Tip, and the new and improved welded loop, combine to offer the finest trout line we've ever offered.... (more)
Orvis Hydros HD Ignitor Tropical Floating Fly Line. Feel the heat with this quick-loading, weight-forward tropical fly line. An extra-short, four-foot front taper allows for minimal false casts when throwing heavy flies to saltwater species such as redfish or snook.... (more)
Orvis Hydros HD Bonefish Floating Fly Line. The elite option for bonefish anglers seeking a textured fly line. Innovative microtexture "divots" similar to those on a golf ball offer better casting, enhanced distance, lower memory, easier pickup, and enhanced durability.... (more)
Rio Speciality Series LightLine WF Fly Line. RIO’s LightLine has been designed to load slower, more traditional action fly rods such as bamboo, glass and the more “Classic” flexing graphite rods. Built to precisely match the industry line standards, this line will not overload such rods – even at longer range.... (more)
Rio Grand Maxcast Fly Line. Designed for the modern, fast-action fly rod. The Rio Grand is a full line size heavier than the industry standard, and features more weight distributed towards the front of the line to easily load faster action fly rods.... (more)
Rio Trout LT MaxCast Fly Line. The ultimate line for dry flies, emergers and subtle presentations. The Trout LT (Light Touch) line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations.... (more)
Rio Midge Tip Fly Line. One of the top fish-catching fly lines in the world and frequent winner of national and international competitions.... (more)
Rio In Touch Gold Floating Fly Line. The InTouch RIO Gold has a taper design that gives incredible loop stability at distance and a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #2 and #22. The ultra-low stretch ConnectCore provides groundbreaking levels of sensitivity for intuitively better cast timing, easier line lift and sharp, precise mends.... (more)
Rio In Touch Trout LT Floating Fly Line. The InTouch Trout LT (Light Touch) WF line is available in both double taper, and weight forward profiles, and features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and perfect roll casts. The ultra-low stretch ConnectCore provides groundbreaking levels of sensitivity for intuitively better cast timing, easier line lift and sharp, precise mends.... (more)
Rio In Touch Single Handed Spey Line. The Single Handed Spey line has been designed to be a fantastic tool for anglers that prefer or need to perform roll and single-handed Spey casts.... (more)
Rio InTouch Short Head Spey Fly Line. The InTouch Short Head Spey line from RIO is a very easy casting, traditional style Spey line with a short head that is ideal for Spey casters moving up from easier casting Scandi and Skagit heads.... (more)
Rio AFS Shooting Head Kit. A complete package for the Spey angler using rods of 13ft and longer.... (more)
Rio GT Tropical floating Fly Line - 100ft. RIO’s GT line has been specifically designed for the demanding conditions faced by the hardcore GT angler. Each line features a powerful front taper to cast the biggest of flies, and a short, heavy head to easily load powerful saltwater rods. The line is built on an extremely tough, ultra strong core in excess of 50 lbs that will easily battle large fish, and resist being cut on coral and rock structures. A hard, tropical coating prevents the line from ... (more)
Scientific Anglers Frequency Magnum. Designed for big flies, Frequency Magnum turns over large dries, steamers and split shot with ease.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Mastery SBT Fly Line. We’ll get to the point. The Mastery Short Belly Taper, or SBT, is just that: a short-bellied fly line with an extended handling section. That means more mass is distributed to the front of the line, which assists in turning over weighted flies and performing roll casts. Excellent for single-handed Spey casts as well, the SBT isn’t your traditional weight-forward fly line, which is just the way we like it.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX Fly Line. For years, the gold standard in the Scientific Anglers lineup was the GPX taper. From tossing small dries to slinging huge streamers, the GPX could do it all. But all good things must come to an end. Built a half-size heavy, the MPX taper starts where the GPX left off. Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation.... (more)
Scientific Anglers - Mastery ART Fly Line. Ultra fine presentations with dry flies, wet flies or nymphs – isn't that what we all think about first about the art of fly fishing? Scientific Anglers has developed their new ART exactly for these situations! Together with Fly Fish Europe (FFE) their designed an all new taper that suits both beginners and more advanced fly fishermen.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX Fly Line. The first series of lines to feature the revolutionary AST PLUS slickness additive, the Amplitude series will shoot farther and last longer than any other line on the market. It’s slickness down to a science.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Spey Lite Scandi Integrated. Introducing our Spey Lite collection, and the Integrated Scandi Spey line. Designed for light double-handed duty and with a relatively long front taper for more delicate deliveries, the Scandi Lite is ideal for smaller streams and trout Spey applications.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Spey Lite Skagit Integrated. Introducing our Spey Lite collection, and the Integrated Skagit Spey line. Designed for light double-handed duty and with a short, powerful head, the Skagit Lite is ideal for smaller streams and trout Spey applications.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Sonar Leader 10ft. Imagine a world where you need to get a fly down to the fish, but all you have is a floating fly line. In that world, the perfect solution would be our SONAR Sinking Leaders. Luckily for you, we live in such a world. These 10' leaders attach to the end of a fly line and can put your fly anywhere in the water column. With five different densities, each weighing in at 50 grains, you'll be able to cover the surface to the depths.... (more)
