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 Indicator Mono Leader Material. Cortland offers a lineup of indicator monofilament, intended to help you build visible leaders that help with strike detection.... (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 Floating & Sink Tip Fly Line - Ivory Head/Faded Green
The longer, 15’ sinking tips make these lines more efficient and at the same time less prone to spooking fish because they put the floating portion of the line further away.
4CAST Floating & SinkTip combining the easy-loading profile of the 4CAST with the popular POWER TAPER F/S shooting head concept adds a new dimension to fishing. Choose between Sink1, Sink3 and Sink5 tips for a perfect match to the conditions. The longer, 15’ sinking tips make these lines more efficient and at the same time less prone to spooking fish because they put the floating portion of the line further away. A carefully developed front taper eliminates hinging and makes casting a joy. St... (more)
Guideline Coastal Evolve WF Fly Line - Float. 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 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 Coastal Evolve WF Fly Line - Fast 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 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 Reach Stillwater Float Fly Line - Pale Sunrise/Light Grey
Suited for stillwater due to very well balanced weight distribution throughout the head and is also a great line for medium- and larger sized rivers.
Guideline Reach Stillwater Float Fly Line. Reach Stillwater is based on the 4 Cast taper, our most popular fly line of all times. Reach is a versatile fly line, suitable for a wide variety of fishing applications. It is suited for stillwater due to very well balanced weight distribution throughout the head and is also a great line for medium- and larger sized rivers. The profile will assist in easy load of the rod, great line control and a slightly delayed and very accurate turnover through the... (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 Elite Predator 3D Fly Line - Float/1ips/2ips - Gray/Camo/Yellow/Beige
Designed to cast large, and heavy flies with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance
Rio Elite Predator 3D Fly Line - Float/1ips/2ips. Whether fishing for trout, bass, pike, or musky there are times when a large fly is the best option, and RIO’s Predator line series is designed specifically to cast them easily. Featuring a short, powerful front taper and plenty of weight at the front, the lines have no problem casting the biggest of flies with ease. Whether floating or sink tip, each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance, and features SlickC... (more)
Rio Elite Predator 3D Fly Line - Float/2ips/3ips - Black/Gray/Yellow/Beige
Designed to cast large, and heavy flies with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance
Rio Elite Predator 3D Fly Line - Float/2ips/3ips. Whether fishing for trout, bass, pike, or musky there are times when a large fly is the best option, and RIO’s Predator line series is designed specifically to cast them easily. Featuring a short, powerful front taper and plenty of weight at the front, the lines have no problem casting the biggest of flies with ease. Whether floating or sink tip, each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance, and features SlickC... (more)
Rio Elite Predator 3D Fly Line - Float/5ips/7ips - Black/Yellow/Beige
Designed to cast large, and heavy flies with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance
Rio Elite Predator 3D Fly Line - Float/5ips/7ips. Whether fishing for trout, bass, pike, or musky there are times when a large fly is the best option, and RIO’s Predator line series is designed specifically to cast them easily. Featuring a short, powerful front taper and plenty of weight at the front, the lines have no problem casting the biggest of flies with ease. Whether floating or sink tip, each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance, and features SlickC... (more)
Rio Elite Predator Floating Fly Line - Olive/Yellow/Beige
Designed to cast large, and heavy flies with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance
Rio Elite Predator Floating Fly Line. Whether fishing for trout, bass, pike, or musky there are times when a large fly is the best option, and RIO’s Predator line series is designed specifically to cast them easily. Featuring a short, powerful front taper and plenty of weight at the front, the lines have no problem casting the biggest of flies with ease. Whether floating or sink tip, each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance, and features SlickCast—the slic... (more)
Rio Premier Midge Tip Fly Line - Float/3ft Hover Tip - Grey/Yellow/Beige
The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with a 3ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. Specifically designed to be one of the top fish-catching lines in the world for lake anglers, with ultra-slick performance.
Rio Premier Midge Tip Fly Line - Float/3ft Hover Tip. The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with a 3ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. This is deadly effective on windy days, when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores or over the top of weed beds, and is perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers, and chironomids (buzzers). Each line is built with a supple coldwater core, SlickCast coating, and welded loops on th... (more)
Rio Premier Midge Tip Fly Line - Float/3ft Intermediate - Clear/Yellow/Beige
The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with a 3ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. Specifically designed to be one of the top fish-catching lines in the world for lake anglers, with ultra-slick performance.
Rio Premier Midge Tip Fly Line - Float/3ft Intermediate. The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with a 3ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. This is deadly effective on windy days, when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores or over the top of weed beds, and is perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers, and chironomids (buzzers). Each line is built with a supple coldwater core, SlickCast coating, and welded loops on... (more)
Rio Premier Midge Tip Long Fly Line - Float/6ft Hover Tip - Grey/Melon/Beige
The Premier Midge tip Long is a floating line with a 6ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. Specifically designed to be one of the top fish-catching lines in the world for lake anglers, with ultra-slick performance.
Rio Premier Midge Tip Long Fly Line - Float/6ft Hover Tip. The Premier Midge tip Long is a floating line with a 6ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. This is deadly effective on windy days, when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores or over the top of weed beds, and is perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers, and chironomids (buzzers). Each line is built with a supple coldwater core, SlickCast coating, and welded l... (more)
Rio Premier Midge Tip Long Fly Line - Float/6ft Intermediate Tip - Clear/Melon/Beige
The Premier Midge tip Long is a floating line with a 6ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. Specifically designed to be one of the top fish-catching lines in the world for lake anglers, with ultra-slick performance.
Rio Premier Midge Tip Long Fly Line - Float/6ft Intermediate Tip. The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with a 3ft , clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. This is deadly effective on windy days, when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores or over the top of weed beds, and is perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers, and chironomids (buzzers). Each line is built with a supple coldwater core, SlickCast coating, and welded... (more)
Rio Elite Stillwater Floater Fly Line - Orange/Green/Yellow
The perfect floating line for the lake angler, with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance
Rio Elite Stillwater Floater Fly Line. RIO’s Elite 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 setups, as well as to turnover indiocator rigs. The ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus 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. Equipped with SlickCast coating for incredible casting... (more)
Rio Elite Hover Fly Line - Olive/Grey
An intermediate sinking line built for camouflage and stealth with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance.
Rio Elite Hover Fly Line. RIO’s Elite Sub-Surface line is an intermediate sinking line with a sink rate between 1.5 and 2 inches per second or hover option at less than 1 inch per second. This line is built with a unique camo coloration in the head that is extremely effective when targeting wary fish in clear water and is deadly efficient for fishing between 2ft and 6ft depth in lakes. The line also features a “hang marker” approximately 20ft from the front end for fishing the hang, or judging... (more)
Rio Elite Camolux Intermediate Fly Line - Camo/Dark Green
An intermediate sinking line built for camouflage and stealth with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance
Rio Elite Camolux Intermediate Fly Line. RIO's Elite Sub-Surface line is an intermediate sinking line with a sink rate between 1.5 and 2 inches per second or hover option at less than 1 inch per second. This line is built with a unique camo coloration in the head that is extremely effective when targeting wary fish in clear water and is deadly efficient for fishing between 2ft and 6ft depth in lakes. The line also features a "hang marker" approximately 20ft from the front end for fishing the han... (more)
Rio Premier Fathom Fly Line - Sink 3 - Black/Blue
A complete series of sinking lines designed for easy distance and complete fly control, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Fathom Fly Line - Sink 3. 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 Compe... (more)
Rio Premier Fathom Fly Line - Sink 5 - Black/Maroon
A complete series of sinking lines designed for easy distance and complete fly control, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Fathom Fly Line - Sink 5. 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 Compe... (more)
