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 444 SL Classic Fly Line - 105ft. The original fast-shooting distance line and the first choice of expert fly anglers for over 30 years.... (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 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 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 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)
Cortland 444 Classic Series Fly Line - Sink Tip Type 3 - 90ft. Cortland’s 444 Classic Sink Tip line features a 10-foot fast-sinking tip for fishing streamers, nymphs and other subsurface flies in deeper water and faster currents.... (more)
Cortland Fairplay Floating Fly Line. The Fairplay formulation offers the fly caster increased distance from this all-purpose line. This line is a great value and a delight to cast.... (more)
Cortland Ultralight Fly Line. The Ultralight line features a long front taper for very delicate presentations and precise loop control. The thin overall diameter decreases water surface disturbance for smart, pressured fish. Three color changes within the head allow the angler to dial in the needed distance. An ideal choice for dry fly anglers.... (more)
Cortland Camo Tip 7 Fly Line - Olive Green / Camo
Designed by top American nymphing expert Denny Rickards. The olive green floating section is combined with a 7ft Clear Camo tip to make it the most spook-free line in the business.
Cortland Camo Tip 7 Fly Line. Our 7ft Clear Camo Tip is designed to be fished in the top two feet of water over weed beds and along shorelines when pupa, emergers or actively swimming nymphs bring trout up.... (more)
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 2ft Dyna Tip Floating Fly Line. The perfect taper profile for casting large flies or when fishing in heavy winds.... (more)
Cortland Ghost Tip 5 Fly Line - 90ft. A clear, 5ft intermediate tip line that’s ideal for fishing lake depths from the surface film to 5 feet or for nymphing in rivers and streams.... (more)
Cortland Ghost Tip 15 Fly Line - 90ft. A clear, 15ft intermediate tip line that’s ideal for fishing lake depths from 5 to 15 feet.... (more)
Cortland Pike Musky Float Fly Line. The Specialty Series Pike Musky Float presents large bulky flies in the upper water column. A short, aggressive head turns over large flies with ease. Our X-Strong Core provides extra core strength and exceptional handling in the coldest months.... (more)
Cortland Pike Musky Intermediate Fly Line. The Specialty Series Pike Musky Intermediate presents large bulky flies in the upper water column. A short, aggressive head turns over large flies with ease. Our X-Strong Core provides extra core strength and exceptional handling in the coldest months.... (more)
Cortland Pike Musky Sink 4 Fly Line. The Specialty Series Pike Musky Sink 4 is our most versatile sinking esox line. The Type 4 (4-5IPS) covers multiple water columns. Our X-Strong Core provides extra core strength and exceptional handling in the coldest months.... (more)
Cortland Pike Musky Sink 8 Fly Line. The Specialty Series Pike Musky Sink 8 was designed to be fished in deep lakes and rivers. A 30ft Type 8 (8-8.5 IPS) sinking head pulls bulky flies down deep. X-Strong Core provides extra core strength and exceptional handling in the coldest months.... (more)
Cortland GT / Tuna Fly Line. Cortland’s Tropic Plus GT / Tuna line features Grip Set (GS) technology and a super durable braided nylon multifilament core.... (more)
Cortland Bonefish Fly Line. The Bonefish line features an aggressive taper that loads rods easily for close shots. Elongated rear taper provides excellent loop control when you need to carry line for long range targets.... (more)
Cortland Competition Braid Core - Floating - 90ft. The ultimate fly line for European Nymphing from Cortland. Super-thin, strong and sensitive braided core. Ultra-thin diameter launches your flies with precision. Designed for modern nymphing techniques.... (more)
Cortland Fly Line Cleaner Pads - 5 Pack. The pre-soaked pads allow anglers to clean and dress their line in one application. Perfectly sized for the wade angler.... (more)
Cortland Micron Backing - 100yd - Yellow - 20lb. Cortland Micron is the standard by which all fly line backing has been judged for more than 50 years. World famous for its tight, round braid, smooth low-friction finish and stretch-resistant performance, Micron is manufactured from premium Dacron fibers. Unlike looser, flat braids, Micron comes with zero twist, is virtually tangle-free and knots perfectly every time. Ask any fly angler who sees their backing more than most, and they’ll tell you t... (more)
Guideline 4D Compact Tip Fly Line - Floating. Guideline 4D Compact tips are designed to work perfect together with our 4D Compact bodies. They will of course work with other shorter bodies of various weights and brands. All sinking versions have Dual Densities to ensure a straight and efficient sinking path. They have outstanding turnover when used together with the correct body and leader length.... (more)
Guideline LPS Euro Floating Fly Line - Light Olive/Pale Olive/Sunrise Yellow
The perfect weapon for versatile and efficient fishing with light trout rods.This line features two-in-one-configuration which gives you both a delicate presentation WF line and a thin, level Euro Nymph line with indicator tip in one unit.
Guideline LPS Euro Floating Fly Line. The perfect weapon for versatile and efficient fishing with light trout rods.This line features two-in-one-configuration which gives you both a delicate presentation WF line and a thin, level Euro Nymph line with indicator tip in one unit. If you fish dries and nymphs the traditional way, you use the delicate and low diameter presentation WF taper end. This will deliver your flies stealthy and with pinpoint accuracy at short to medium distance.... (more)
Guideline 4 Cast+ Fly Line. 4 Cast is a true classic in the Guideline WF-line range and our all-time bestseller. This new generation called 4Cast+, has been improved with small taper tweaks, thinner line diameters and slightly thicker handling- and running lines. Changes that make the line more adaptable to the length you want to carry outside the rod tip during your false casting and even better balanced in the turnover. When casting this line, you will notice the balanced weight distribution t... (more)
Guideline Coastal Evolve WF Fly Line - Slow Intermediate
Costal evolve WF8 it’s a 32ft head and intergrated running line. Developed for costal fishing off the Scandinavian coast and works well in fresh water also. Available in Full floating Slow intermediate Fast Intermediate.
Guideline Coastal Evolve WF Fly Line - Slow Intermediate. Our brand new Coastal Evolve WF fly line has an optimized taper with slightly more mass in the front part to effortless turn over the fly in harsh coastal conditions. We have designed the line for sea run brown trout, sea bass, mullet and other coastal species that live in shallow water and require long, careful and precise presentations regardless of the weather conditions. Coastal Evolve has an improved and somewhat thinner shooting lin... (more)
Guideline Bullet 2.0 WF Fly Line. Your choice for Streamer-, Sea Trout- or Salmon fishing with singlehanded rods. It is virtually unaffected by wind and larger flies, shoots like a bullet, has a great balance and despite the short head it doesn’t collapse during flight. The taper-design reduces any disturbance in the loop and sends the line flying with a minimum of false casts. A 9,25 m long head and a 3,0 meter long, level handling line behind the back taper make the line forgiving and versatil... (more)
Guideline Bullet+ WF Fly Line. Your choice for Streamer-, Sea Trout- or Salmon fishing with singlehanded rods. It is virtually unaffected by wind and larger flies, shoots like a bullet, has a great balance and despite the short head it doesn’t collapse during flight. The taper-design reduces any disturbance in the loop and sends the line flying with a minimum of false casts. A 9,25 m long head and a 3,0 meter long, level handling line behind the back taper make the line forgiving and versatile.... (more)
Guideline Fario CDC DT Floating Double Tapered Line - Pale Grayish Green
A quiet and delicate Double Taper (DT) line for tactical fishing for spooky fish with light gear in clear, small waters around the planet. The great advantage of the CDC DT line is in its control and mending possibilities. It is superior when line and loop control are the foremost requirement, making the CDC DT a line of choice for dry-fly fishing.
Guideline Fario CDC DT Floating Double Tapered Line. A quiet and delicate Double Taper (DT) line for tactical fishing for spooky fish with light gear in clear, small waters around the planet. The great advantage of the CDC DT line is in its control and mending possibilities. It is superior when line and loop control are the foremost requirement, making the CDC DT a line of choice for dry-fly fishing. It works great for short range fishing and is also easy to control and roll cast at longer dista... (more)
Guideline Brook WF Fly Line - Bright Yellow/Bone White
The Brook WF is the small stream master. This line, with its compressed taper and short head, loads the rod well at very short distances, giving you the ability to shoot a good line with hardly any line out of the rod tip.
Guideline Brook Fly Line. The Brook WF is the small stream master. This line, with its compressed taper and short head, loads the rod well at very short distances, giving you the ability to shoot a good line with hardly any line out of the rod tip. Loading the rod sufficiently when casting short gives a better feel for the rod and enhances your feeling of control and accuracy when fishing at short distances.... (more)
Guideline Highwater Classic Fly Line - Green/Bone White
This fly line is well suited as an allrounder in your arsenal. It’s agile enough at short to mid distance and make it easy to perform longer cast with good control when necessary. This taper has been a firm favourite amongst the GL-Team that regularly fish larger rivers and lakes.
Guideline Highwater Classic Fly Line. Highwater was a very popular line that was in the Guideline assortment for nearly two decades. This line, The Highwater Classic is based on the first-generation line that was all green in colour. This fly line is well suited as an allrounder in your arsenal. It’s agile enough at short to mid distance and make it easy to perform longer cast with good control when necessary. This taper has been a firm favourite amongst the GL-Team that regularly fish larger ri... (more)
Guideline Classic Scandi Body Fly Line
Besides being much improved in casting abilities, the density shift has been adjusted to give you a much better sinking effect. With a smooth and softer coating, with almost no memory, the line has a fantastic balance while flying through the air, and fishes truly amazing. Together with our huge variety of tips you can literally “build” your own dream line.
Guideline Classic Scandi Body Fly Line. Besides being much improved in casting abilities, the density shift has been adjusted to give you a much better sinking effect. With a smooth and softer coating, with almost no memory, the line has a fantastic balance while flying through the air, and fishes truly amazing. Together with our huge variety of tips you can literally “build” your own dream line.... (more)
Guideline Single Hand Scandi Fly Line
Single Hand Scandi Fly Line. Never before has it been this easy to make water anchored casts with a “regular” WF line, and still maintaining a delicate presentation. Each line weight is perfectly fitted to exceed in its field, giving delicate dry fly presentations with the lighter models, and powerful enough to turn over salmon flies with the heavier segment.
Guideline Single Hand Scandi Fly Line. Never before has it been this easy to make water anchored casts with a “regular” WF line, and still maintaining a delicate presentation. Each line weight is perfectly fitted to exceed in its field, giving delicate dry fly presentations with the lighter models, and powerful enough to turn over salmon flies with the heavier segment. Despite it's name, this line is highly capable of performing overhead casts with nice and stable loops, and function as an great... (more)
Guideline Scandi DH Integrated Fly Line
The Scandi Integrated stretches from #6/7 and 27 gram all the way to the big #10/11 and 45 grams. Easy to lift and to cast, and can easily manage wind with both larger flies and poly leaders if needed. Whether you are fishing smaller rivers or swinging through big waters with long rods, the Scandi Integrated line got you covered!
Guideline Scandi DH Integrated Fly Line. The Scandi Integrated stretches from #6/7 and 27 gram all the way to the big #10/11 and 45 grams. Easy to lift and to cast, and can easily manage wind with both larger flies and poly leaders if needed. Whether you are fishing smaller rivers or swinging through big waters with long rods, the Scandi Integrated line got you covered! With the Scandi Integrated we are combining the shooting ability with the presentation and simplicity of a WF line. Integrated... (more)
Guideline Mesh Wallet Shooting Heads. A practical storage for a full set of Heads for one line size.This wallet has a three section fold-out design and is fittedwith 6 individual pockets that can hold one or two Headsdepending on line size and length.... (more)
Guideline ULS Tip 10ft. Tips in additional densities for our ULS Multi Tip lines. Available in five versions.... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 19g/293gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. Th... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 21g/324gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. T... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 23g/360gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. T... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 26g/400gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. T... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 30g/463gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. T... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 33g/510gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. T... (more)
Guideline 3D+ Compact Fly Line - 37g/570gr. These lines are available in weights covering most encountered fishing with single hand- switch and shorter double hand rods, except the very heaviest line weights. They are short, yet extremely rigid and precise in the flight during casting. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning the weight balance, the individual lengths and the transitions between the various densities to optimize them both in terms of sink speeds and tracking through the water. T... (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)
Rio Premier Lightline WF Floating Fly Line - Moss/Ivory
Designed For Slower Action Rods - Especially Bamboo, Glass And Classic Action Graphite Rods, With Ultra-Slick Performance
Rio Premier Lightline Floating 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. The weight distribution and short front taper ensures the line loads at close range, making it ideal for fishing on smaller creeks and streams, while the softer, supple coating ensures the lin... (more)
Rio Premier Lightline DT Floating Fly Line - Moss/Ivory
Designed For Slower Action Rods - Especially Bamboo, Glass And Classic Action Graphite Rods, With Ultra-Slick Performance
Rio Premier Lightline DT Floating 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. The weight distribution and short front taper ensures the line loads at close range, making it ideal for fishing on smaller creeks and streams, while the softer, supple coating ensures the... (more)