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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)
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 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 Indicator Mono Leader Material. Cortland offers a lineup of indicator monofilament, intended to help you build visible leaders that help with strike detection.... (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. 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 Fario Tactical Fly Line - Light Green/Grey
Designed for smaller rivers or lakes, where presentation and accuracy is more important than distance casting. A favourite for spey casting and fishing in tight spots.
Guideline Fario Tactical Fly Line. Fario Tactical is designed for smaller rivers or lakes, where presentation and accuracy is more important than distance casting. This line is a favourite for spey casting and fishing in tight spots.... (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 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 Midge Tip Fly Line - Clear Tip / Yellow
The original and best go to midge line. (1 metre clear intermediate tip that sinks about 1.5 inches per second). Rio Midge Tip Fly Line. One of the top fish-catching fly lines in the world and frequent winner of national and international competitions.
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 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 Camolux Fly Line - Clear/Camo
An intermediate sinking line, built for camouflage and stealth.
Rio Camolux Fly Line. RIO’s Camolux line is an intermediate sinking line that sinks about 1.5 to 2 ips, The line is built with a unique camo coloration that is extremely effective when targeting wary fish in clear water, and is deadly efficient for fishing between 2ft and 6ft depth in lakes. Each line features a welded loop on the front end for fast rigging.... (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 Aqualux Intermediate Fly Line - Clear/Translucent
An intermediate sinking line with a completely clear head—essential for all lake anglers, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Aqualux Intermediate Fly Line. The Premier AquaLux line has a 30ft clear intermediate head that sinks at 1.5 to 2ips, and is deadly efficient for fishing between 2ft and 6ft in depth in stillwaters. The short head makes it very easy to cast, and reduces the number of false casts required to get the line out - resulting in more fishing time. The head integrates seamlessly into a translucent green, intermediate sinking running line that is super slick, and shoots with the utmost ease. ... (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)
Rio Premier Fathom Fly Line - Sink 6 - Black/Green
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)
Rio Premier Fathom Fly Line - Sink 7 - Black/Grey
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)
Rio Premier Clean Sweep Fly Line - Sink 2/Sink 4/Intermediate - Clear/Black/Light Aqua
A complete series of “sweep” style sinking lines designed for easy distance, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Clean Sweep Fly Line - Sink 2/Sink 4/Intermediate. RIO’s CleanSweep lines are a series of sinking lines built with a clear intermediate front end, seamlessly attached to a faster sinking body section and then to a slower sinking running line. This blend of sink rates results in a deadly fly path through the water, with the line “sweeping” the depths during a retrieve—from the surface, to deep, and back to the surface again—covering a multitude of depths with each cast. Each line has ... (more)
Rio Premier Clean Sweep Fly Line - Sink 4/Sink 6/Intermediate - Clear/Black/Dark Aqua
A complete series of “sweep” style sinking lines designed for easy distance, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Clean Sweep Fly Line - Sink 4/Sink 6/Intermediate. RIO’s CleanSweep lines are a series of sinking lines built with a clear intermediate front end, seamlessly attached to a faster sinking body section and then to a slower sinking running line. This blend of sink rates results in a deadly fly path through the water, with the line “sweeping” the depths during a retrieve—from the surface, to deep, and back to the surface again—covering a multitude of depths with each cast. Each line has... (more)
Rio Avid Trout Floating Fly Line - Gold
Developed with tapers and technology that enhance the fly fishing experience, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Avid Trout Floating Fly Line. RIO’s Avid series of fly lines were developed for the keen fly fisher with tapers and technology that enhance the fly fishing experience. Floating lines in the Avid series come in RIO’s two most popular and proven tapers, the Gold and the Grand. The Avid Gold is ideal for the angler who prefers smaller flies and more delicate presentations while the Avid Grand is better suited to anyone fishing larger flies where powerful turnover is more important. Both lines a... (more)
Rio Avid Trout Grand Floating Fly Line - Pale Green
Developed with tapers and technology that enhance the fly fishing experience, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Avid Trout Grand Floating Fly Line. RIO’s Avid series of fly lines were developed for the keen fly fisher with tapers and technology that enhance the fly fishing experience. Floating lines in the Avid series come in RIO’s two most popular and proven tapers, the Gold and the Grand. The Avid Gold is ideal for the angler who prefers smaller flies and more delicate presentations while the Avid Grand is better suited to anyone fishing larger flies where powerful turnover is more important. Both l... (more)
Rio Avid Trout Floating Fly Line - Pale Yellow
Developed With Tapers And Technology That Enhance The Fly Fishing Experience.
Rio Avid Trout Floating Fly Line. RIO’s Avid series of fly lines were developed for the keen fly fisher with tapers and technology that enhance the fly fishing experience. The lines are designed for easy casting performance, with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths. Each line is built on a supple memory-free core, and has a super slick coating for easy distance. A welded loop on the front end allows anglers to rig easily.... (more)
Rio Premier Rio Gold Floating Fly Line - Orange
The ultimate all-round floating line for trout with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Rio Gold Floating Fly Line. The RIO GOLD has a revolutionary 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.... (more)
Rio Technical Euro Nymph Shorty Line - #2-5 - Yellow/Pink
Ultra-thin, incredibly light line for the utmost in sensitivity Integrated leader for no-knot connection Level, adaptable line that can be cut and tuned to individual preferences Monofilament core for sensitivity and stiffness Coating Length - 20ft Leader Length - 14ft Coating Diameter - 0.023in Leader Diameter - 0.013in Core Strength - 18lb
Rio Technical Euro Nymph Shorty Line - Yellow - #2-5. RIO’s Technical Euro Nymph Shorty line has all the assets for the modern nymph angler. Built on a monofilament core that creates a stiff, slick line for quick feeding and less line sag between the rod guides, and an ultra-thin diameter to maximize sensitivity, and for lightning-fast hook sets. In addition, the core extends past the front end of the line to become a leader—resulting in no knots to get caught in the guides. The level line can b... (more)
Rio Technical Euro Nymph Line - #2-5 - Yellow/Pink
Ultra-thin, incredibly light line for the utmost in sensitivity Integrated leader for no-knot connection Level, adaptable line that can be cut and tuned to individual preferences Monofilament core for sensitivity and stiffness.Coating Length - 80ft Leader Length - 14ft Coating Diameter - 0.023in Leader Diameter - 0.013in Core Strength - 18lb
Rio Technical Euro Nymph Line - Yellow - #2-5. RIO’s Technical Euro Nymph line has all the assets for the modern nymph angler. Built on a monofilament core that creates a stiff, slick line for quick feeding and less line sag between the rod guides, and an ultra-thin diameter to maximize sensitivity, and for lightning-fast hook sets. In addition, the core extends past the front end of the line to become a leader—resulting in no knots to get caught in the guides. The level line can be cut to lengt... (more)
Rio FIPS Euro Nymph Fly Line - Orange/Sage/Olive
The Perfect Line for Czech, Polish, and French style Nymphing. The FIPS 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. Ultra-thin, incredibly light line for the utmost in sensitivity Highly visible tip for detecting the subtlest of takes Approved & endorsed by FIPS Mouche as “Competition Legal” Low-stretch core
Rio FIPS Euro Nymph Fly Line. The Perfect Line for Czech, Polish, and French style Nymphing.... (more)
Rio Mainstream Trout WF Floating Fly Line - Lemon Green
RIO’s Mainstream series of 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 Trout WF Floating Fly Line. RIO’s Mainstream series of 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.... (more)
Rio Mainstream Trout DT Floating Fly Line - Lemon Green
RIO’s Mainstream series of 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 Trout DT Floating Fly Line. RIO’s Mainstream series of 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.... (more)
Rio Mainstream Trout Sink Tip Fly Line - Lemon Green/Brown
RIO’s Mainstream series of 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 Trout Sink Tip Fly Line. RIO’s Mainstream series of 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.... (more)
