Fly Line / Backing
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)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Floating Fly Line - Ivory/Deep Red
The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Floating fly line is a brilliant all-rounder, offering a wonderfully balanced profile and outstanding characteristics for a host of methods, such as single or double dry, lures, a team of nymphs, at close to exceptional distances with minimal effort and great presentation.
Snowbee Spectre Pro Floating Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Floating fly line is a brilliant all-rounder, offering a wonderfully balanced profile and outstanding characteristics for a host of methods, such as single or double dry, lures, a team of nymphs, at close to exceptional distances with minimal effort and great presentation.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Big Fly Floating Fly Line. New for 2025, The Spectre Pro range of fly lines instil the latest in core and coating technology to offer anglers the best combination of presentation and distance ever produced. In addition, our multiple densities are tested for accuracy to ensure ultimate depth control. Spectre Pro fly lines feature the specialist Deep Red running line (except Sink Tip) which is memory free and ultra slick.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Big Fly Mid Sink Fly Line. New for 2025, The Spectre Pro range of fly lines instil the latest in core and coating technology to offer anglers the best combination of presentation and distance ever produced. In addition, our multiple densities are tested for accuracy to ensure ultimate depth control. Spectre Pro fly lines feature the specialist Deep Red running line (except Sink Tip) which is memory free and ultra slick.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Fast Sink Fly Line. New for 2025, The Spectre Pro range of fly lines instil the latest in core and coating technology to offer anglers the best combination of presentation and distance ever produced. In addition, our multiple densities are tested for accuracy to ensure ultimate depth control. Spectre Pro fly lines feature the specialist Deep Red running line (except Sink Tip) which is memory free and ultra slick.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Sinking Countdown 4 Fly Line - Ivory/Deep Red
The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Countdown 4 fly line is a mid-fast sink line capable of reaching moderate depths quickly and with control. Ideal for lures and boobies. It has a wonderfully balanced profile for outstanding performance, casting great distances with very little effort whilst maintaining excellent presentation.
Snowbee Spectre Pro Sinking Countdown Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Countdown 4 fly line is a mid-fast sink line capable of reaching moderate depths quickly and with control. Ideal for lures and boobies. It has a wonderfully balanced profile for outstanding performance, casting great distances with very little effort whilst maintaining excellent presentation.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Sinking Countdown 7 Fly Line - Ivory/Deep Red
The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Countdown 7 line is a very fast sinking line capable of reaching considerable depths quickly and with control. Ideal for lures and boobies, it has a wonderfully balanced profile for outstanding performance, casting great distances with minimal effort.
Snowbee Spectre Pro Sinking Countdown 7 Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Countdown 7 line is a very fast sinking line capable of reaching considerable depths quickly and with control. Ideal for lures and boobies, it has a wonderfully balanced profile for outstanding performance, casting great distances with minimal effort.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Kelly Blue Intermediate Fly Line - Ivory/Deep Red
The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Intermediate 'Kelly Blue' line is a form of intermediate perfect for fishing the first few feet of water or deeper channels of shallow venues. Ideal for nymphing and lure fishing, it has a wonderfully balanced profile, capable of casting greater distances with minimal effort and greater presentation.
Snowbee Spectre Pro Kelly Blue Intermediate Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Intermediate 'Kelly Blue' line is a form of intermediate perfect for fishing the first few feet of water or deeper channels of shallow venues. Ideal for nymphing and lure fishing, it has a wonderfully balanced profile, capable of casting greater distances with minimal effort and greater presentation.... (more)
Snowbee Neutral Density (Slow Sink) Fly Line - Ivory/Deep Red
The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Neutral Density fly line is a form of slow intermediate and one of the first-choice lines top anglers select for tackling a new venue. Perfect for nymphing, lures or washing line techniques, the slow sink characteristics allow for a very natural depth to target fish in the first few feet of water.
Snowbee Neutral Density (Slow Sink) Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Neutral Density fly line is a form of slow intermediate and one of the first-choice lines top anglers select for tackling a new venue. Perfect for nymphing, lures or washing line techniques, the slow sink characteristics allow for a very natural depth to target fish in the first few feet of water.... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Thistledown² Nano Hi-Float Fly Lines
Braided Core With Welded Loops At Both Ends - new upgraded version of the original line that was awarded 'Best New Fly Line in Europe at EFTTEX' - ‘Awesome’, ‘Stunning’, ‘Wow’ are just some of the words used to describe the new Thistledown Nano Technology fly lines – rated one of the best fly lines they have ever produced.
Snowbee XS-Plus Thistledown² Hi-Float Fly Line. ‘Awesome’, ‘Stunning’, ‘Wow’ are just some of the words used to describe the new Thistledown Nano Technology fly lines – rated one of the best fly lines we have ever produced. Typical jaw dropping reaction comes when people first cast this fly line... and is immediately followed by a huge smile!... (more)
Snowbee XS Delicate Presentation Floating Fly Line. This line was originally designed for ‘Thistle Down’ presentation on rivers but if anybody thought that rivers were the limit with this line they would be mistaken. The Continuous Rear Taper (CRT) profile has surprised many when demonstrating and on still waters where dry fly casting, using the #5 to #7wt versions, has proved effortless.... (more)
The long standing flagship of the range, the original Prestige, no frills and without doubt still one, if not the best floating fly line available today. Its unique combination of ultra-low friction coating, superbly balanced profile and outstanding shootability, makes this a fly line which enhances the performance of the world’s best fly rods and brings out the best in casters of everywhere whatever their ability.... (more)
The XS-tra distance lines use a shooting-head profile designed for extreme distance casting. The 30ft, 35ft and 40ft head, runs into a continuous, fine diameter running line for the ultimate ‘shootability’. The overall line length is 40 yards and early trials regularly saw the backing line loop rattling through the rod rings!... (more)
The new XS-Plus Extreme Distance has been the latest in award winning fly lines for Snowbee and now with a #5wt version, this is surely one of the ultimate distance casting lines ever made.... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Twin Colour Floating Fly Line. The original Snowbee twin colour, first used by casting instructors and demonstrators worldwide, to perfect and demonstrate their art. The best of Snowbee XS standard fly line design with a simple colour enhancement to assist every fly fisher in perfecting their technique.... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Hover Slow Intermediate Fly Line. The super slow, uniform sink rate of this line is designed to ‘hang’ just sub-surface hence the name. Some slow sinking lines simply sink too quickly and fall below invisible fish, feeding just beneath the surface. Sink-tip lines can be an option but this fishes slowly and evenly throughout its entire head length, offering exceptional control having first cut through the surface film. It then sinks very slowly with continuing immense control and ... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Spectre Distance Fly Line - Floating. For many years the XS floating fly line has been a flagship product for Snowbee with perfect profile and memory free presentation. Now with the development of Nano Coating technology however, we have not only improved all our fly lines but also been working hard to produce a new XSPlus Spectre fly line, with a profile that can produce equally effortless, but longer casts without having to be a tournament caster...The new Nano Coating Technolo... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Spectre Distance Sink Tip Fly Line. Features a sinking 10ft tip of similar 2-2.5ips density to the long full head intermediate. The Floating line will provide long and accurate casts when fishing dries, and the sink tip can further extend that now to enhance control when fishing buzzers, damsels and washing line for example. The Intermediate, with a level sink rate on the head of 2-2.5ips provides the ability to fish sub-surface, plus allows great control to more depth if require... (more)
Snowbee Spectre XS-Plus Distance Fast-Sink Fly Line - Fast-Sink. For many years the XS floating fly line has been a flagship product for Snowbee with perfect profile and memory free presentation. Now with the development of Nano Coating technology however, we have not only improved all our fly lines but also been working hard to produce a new XSPlus Spectre fly line, with a profile that can produce equally effortless, but longer casts without having to be a tournament caster...The new Nano Coat... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Spectre Distance Intermediate Fly Line. For many years the XS floating fly line has been a flagship product for Snowbee with perfect profile and memory free presentation. Now with the development of Nano Coating technology however, we have not only improved all our fly lines but also been working hard to produce a new XSPlus Spectre fly line, with a profile that can produce equally effortless, but longer casts without having to be a tournament caster...The new Nano Coating Techno... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Spectre Distance Intermediate 2.5ips Fly Line. For many years the XS floating fly line has been a flagship product for Snowbee with perfect profile and memory free presentation. Now with the development of Nano Coating technology however, we have not only improved all our fly lines but also been working hard to produce a new XSPlus Spectre fly line, with a profile that can produce equally effortless, but longer casts without having to be a tournament caster...The new Nano Coating... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Spectre Distance Intermediate 2.5ips Fly Line. For many years the XS floating fly line has been a flagship product for Snowbee with perfect profile and memory free presentation. Now with the development of Nano Coating technology however, we have not only improved all our fly lines but also been working hard to produce a new XSPlus Spectre fly line, with a profile that can produce equally effortless, but longer casts without having to be a tournament caster...The new Nano Coating... (more)
Snowbee XS- Plus Buzzer Tip Fly Line. For optimum performance when fishing the ubiquitous and hugely rewarding style of buzzer fishing from the bank or boat. The last 3-4ft of the front taper section is coloured a neutral shade of olive where it has been designed to sink slowly and improve successful ‘hook ups’ and ‘feel’ when straight line nymphing and buzzer fishing.... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Buzzer 2 Fly Line. This is a brand new line and big brother to the original Buzzer line above. A sinktip line which exhibits superb casting performance, with a longer 10ft tip, which will hold longer sub-surface, giving straight line contact with the fly to avoid missed takes, whilst depth control is achieved through speed of retrieve. Ideal for serious trout, great in a bigger wave and fishing deeper than the original version and casts even better than the original Countdown opt... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Prestige Switch Switch Line - Floating. These modern day Switch lines are a little like a ‘compressed’ Spey line, with a short, heavy head (from 28-30ft) similar to a shooting head profile, but in the popular ‘Skagit’ style. Perfect for use when salmon fishing with the preferred lighter and shorter rods of today. The difference is the bulk of the weight is at the back of the head, providing power to create tight D-loops and truly effortless distance, coupled with great presentati... (more)