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)
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 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 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 InTouch Stillwater Floating Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Green/Yellow
RIO’S INTOUCH STILLWATER FLOATER is the perfect all-around floating line for the lake angler. The line is designed to easily cast long leaders and multi-fly set ups, as well as to turnover indicators rigs. The ultra-low stretch ConnectCore provides incredible levels of sensitivity for enhanced detection of subtle takes, faster reaction time when setting the hook and more control when playing a fish. Whether fishing from a boat or the shore, this line will get the job done.
Rio InTouch Stillwater Floating Fly Line. RIO’S INTOUCH STILLWATER FLOATER is the perfect all-around floating line for the lake angler. The line is designed to easily cast long leaders and multi-fly set ups, as well as to turnover indicators rigs. The ultra-low stretch ConnectCore provides incredible levels of sensitivity for enhanced detection of subtle takes, faster reaction time when setting the hook and more control when playing a fish. Whether fishing from a boat or the shore, this line wil... (more)
Rio InTouch Technical Trout Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Sky Blue/Peach/Ivory
RIO’S INTOUCH TECHNICAL TROUT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical feeders at range.
Rio InTouch Technical Trout Fly Line. RIO’S INTOUCH TECHNICAL TROUT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical feed... (more)
Rio Technical Trout WF Floating Fly Line - Sky Blue/Peach
RIO’S TECHNICAL TROUT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical feeders at range.
Rio Technical Trout WF Floating Fly Line. RIO’S TECHNICAL TROUT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical... (more)
Rio Technical Trout DT Floating Fly Line - Sky Blue/Peach
RIO’S TECHNICAL TROUT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical feeders at range.
Rio Technical Trout DT Floating Fly Line. RIO’S TECHNICAL TROUT line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical... (more)
Rio InTouch Perception Floating Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Camo/Tan/Grey
RIOs great all-rounder. A good choice for fast rods and owing to a short head length makes it easy to cast for beginners and very useful in confined spaces. Amazingly stable in the air and with its short front taper will turn over a wide range of fly sizes.
RIOs great all-rounder. A good choice for fast rods and owing to a short head length makes it easy to cast for beginners and very useful in confined spaces. Amazingly stable in the air and with its short front taper will turn over a wide range of fly sizes.... (more)
Rio InTouch Perception Floating Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Green/Camo/Tan
RIOs great all-rounder. A good choice for fast rods and owing to a short head length makes it easy to cast for beginners and very useful in confined spaces. Amazingly stable in the air and with its short front taper will turn over a wide range of fly sizes.
RIOs great all-rounder. A good choice for fast rods and owing to a short head length makes it easy to cast for beginners and very useful in confined spaces. Amazingly stable in the air and with its short front taper will turn over a wide range of fly sizes.
Connect core.. low stretch core ( 6 % stretch) Advantages being.. longer lengths of line can be lifted of the water, increased bite detection, increased control during casting.... (more)
Rio InTouch Gold Floating Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Moss / Gray / Gold
Extremely versatile line capable of presenting big flies and small flies, popular with Stillwater and river anglers. . Having a relatively long head length ( 48ft in 7#) and with incredible loop stability, anglers that can carry and control longer lengths of line in the air will see definite benefits of greater distance and accuracy in the cast . The most popular RIO single handed line in Britain.
Extremely versatile line capable of presenting big flies and small flies, popular with Stillwater and river anglers. . Having a relatively long head length ( 48ft in 7#) and with incredible loop stability, anglers that can carry and control longer lengths of line in the air will see definite benefits of greater distance and accuracy in the cast . The most popular RIO single handed line in Britain.
Connect core.. low stretch core ( 6 % stretch) Advantages being.. longer lengths of line c... (more)
Rio InTouch Grand Floating Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Green/Grey/Yellow
A line size heavier than standard AFTM making it ideal for loading faster actioned rods. Being quite short in the head (40ft in 7#) it makes it a good choice of line when casting room can be limited.
A line size heavier than standard AFTM making it ideal for loading faster actioned rods. Being quite short in the head (40ft in 7#) it makes it a good choice of line when casting room can be limited.
Connect core.. low stretch core ( 6 % stretch) Advantages being.. longer lengths of line can be lifted of the water, increased bite detection, increased control during casting.... (more)
Rio Trout LT MaxCast Fly Line - Camo / Beige
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.
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 InTouch Trout LT Floating Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Beige / Grey / Sage
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.
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 Gold MaxCast Fly Line - Moss/Gold
Extremely versatile line capable of presenting big flies and small flies, popular with Stillwater and river anglers. . Having a relatively long head length ( 48ft in 7#) and with incredible loop stability, anglers that can carry and control longer lengths of line in the air will see definite benefits of greater distance and accuracy in the cast . The most popular RIO single handed line in Britain.
Rio Gold MaxCast Fly Line. The RIO Gold has a special taper design that gives incredible loop stability at distance, a unique profile that allows a rod to load at close range and a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2. The RIO Gold is the ultimate all round, floating line for the trout fly fisher.... (more)
Rio Grand Maxcast Fly Line - Pale Green / Light Yellow
A line size heavier than standard AFTM making it ideal for loading faster actioned rods. Being quite short in the head (40ft in 7#) it makes it a good choice of line when casting room can be limited.
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 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.
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 InTouch Midge Tip Long Fly Line (with ultra-low stretch ConnectCore) - Camo Tip/Melon
A longer version to the Midge Tip (2metres long clear camo tip) and with the benefits of connect core giving this line amazing bite detection properties.
Rio InTouch Midge Tip Long Fly Line. The InTouch MidgeTip Long is a floating line with a 6ft long, clear intermediate tip that sinks about 1.5 inches per second, made in a clear-camo coloration for the utmost in stealth. This line is deadly effective on windy days and when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores and over the top of weed beds, and perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers and chironomids (buzzers) in the top 24 inches of the water column.... (more)
Rio Midge Tip Fly Line - Clear Tip / Yellow
The original and best go to midge line.
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 Euro Nymph
The Perfect Line for Czech, Polish, and French style Nymphing. The Euro Nymph Line was designed by Steve Parrott to satisfy the need for a one size fits all European style Nymphing line that is competition legal.
Rio Euro Nymph. The Perfect Line for Czech, Polish, and French style Nymphing.... (more)
Rio Mainstream Bass/Pike Floating Fly Line - Yellow
RIO’s Mainstream bass fly lines have been developed to meet the overall needs of the average and novice fly fisher, and are designed to optimize rod performance with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths.
Rio Mainstream Bass/Pike Floating Fly Line. RIO’s Mainstream bass fly lines have been developed to meet the overall needs of the average and novice fly fisher, and are designed to optimize rod performance with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths. Every Mainstream line undergoes the same rigorous production processes and quality control standards as all RIO fly lines, and is made in RIO’s Idaho manufacturing facility. Each bass line is built with a warm water coating over a supple memory-fr... (more)
Rio Fathom 3 Sinking Fly Line - Black/Blue
RIO’S FATHOM LINES are a series of sinking lines designed specifically for the lake angler. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and for quick, easy distance, and a color contrast between the head and the running line to easily show the line’s loading point.
Rio Fathom 3 Sinking Fly Line. RIO’S FATHOM LINES are a series of sinking lines designed specifically for the lake angler. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and for quick, easy distance, and a color contrast between the head and the running line to easily show the line’s loading point. In addition, each line is built with a Hang Marker that shows anglers when to stop stripping, and when to fish the “hang”, and features RIO’s “Density Compensation... (more)
Rio Fathom 5 Sinking Fly Line. RIO’S FATHOM LINES are a series of sinking lines designed specifically for the lake angler. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and for quick, easy distance, and a color contrast between the head and the running line to easily show the line’s loading point. In addition, each line is built with a Hang Marker that shows anglers when to stop stripping, and when to fish the “hang”, and features RIO’s “Density Compensation... (more)
Rio Fathom 6 Sinking Fly Line. RIO’S FATHOM LINES are a series of sinking lines designed specifically for the lake angler. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and for quick, easy distance, and a color contrast between the head and the running line to easily show the line’s loading point. In addition, each line is built with a Hang Marker that shows anglers when to stop stripping, and when to fish the “hang”, and features RIO’s “Density Compensation... (more)
Rio Fathom 7 Sinking Fly Line. RIO’S FATHOM LINES are a series of sinking lines designed specifically for the lake angler. Each line has a short, quick-loading head for minimizing the number of false casts, and for quick, easy distance, and a color contrast between the head and the running line to easily show the line’s loading point. In addition, each line is built with a Hang Marker that shows anglers when to stop stripping, and when to fish the “hang”, and features RIO’s “Density Compensation... (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 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)
Rio AFS Shooting Head Kit. A complete package for the Spey angler using rods of 13ft and longer.... (more)
