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!
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)
Rio Perception Elite SlickCast Fly Line - Green/Camo/Grey
Easy Casting All-Around Trout Line, with Low-Stretch ConnectCore Plus and SlickCast for Ultra-Slick Performance.
Rio Perception Elite Fly Line. The Elite RIO Perception is an easy casting, general purpose fly line that casts nymphs, dry flies, streamers and soft hackles with ease. The short head makes this a particularly good line on smaller rivers and lakes when long distance line control is not necessary.... (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 Premier Tarpon Quickshooter Fly Line - Camo/Ivory
A very easy casting, tropical fly line designed for the tarpon angler, with ultra-slick performance
Rio Premier Tarpon Quickshooter Fly Line. RIO’s Tarpon QuickShooter lines have been specifically designed for tarpon and other tropical species. Every line features a powerful front taper that casts large flies, or punches into tough winds with ease. The short head is heavier than standard tarpon lines, making it easy to load and cast. Welded loops on both ends of the line allow anglers to rig easily.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Infinity Fly Line - Bamboo/Buckskin/Camo
IFTD Best Of Show Winner 2020 - Freshwater Fly Line. Extremely versatile general-purpose taper designed for most freshwater species; an excellent line for trout, grayling, panfish, bass, carp, steelhead, salmon, and pike.
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Infinity Fly Line. Extremely versatile general-purpose taper designed for most freshwater species; an excellent line for trout, grayling, panfish, bass, carp, steelhead, salmon, and pike.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX Fly Line. The first series of lines to feature the revolutionary AST PLUS slickness additive, the Amplitude series will shoot farther and last longer than any other line on the market. It’s slickness down to a science.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Mastery SBT Fly Line. We’ll get to the point. The Mastery Short Belly Taper, or SBT, is just that: a short-bellied fly line with an extended handling section. That means more mass is distributed to the front of the line, which assists in turning over weighted flies and performing roll casts. Excellent for single-handed Spey casts as well, the SBT isn’t your traditional weight-forward fly line, which is just the way we like it.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX Fly Line. For years, the gold standard in the Scientific Anglers lineup was the GPX taper. From tossing small dries to slinging huge streamers, the GPX could do it all. But all good things must come to an end. Built a half-size heavy, the MPX taper starts where the GPX left off. Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation.... (more)
Scientific Anglers - Mastery ART Fly Line. Ultra fine presentations with dry flies, wet flies or nymphs – isn't that what we all think about first about the art of fly fishing? Scientific Anglers has developed their new ART exactly for these situations! Together with Fly Fish Europe (FFE) their designed an all new taper that suits both beginners and more advanced fly fishermen.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Frequency Full Sinking Intermediate - Atmosphere
All purpose sinking line. especially effective for fishing streamers also ideal sinking line for saltwater fishing for Bass
All purpose sinking line. especially effective for fishing streamers also ideal sinking line for saltwater fishing for Bass... (more)
Scientific Anglers Frequency Magnum. Designed for big flies, Frequency Magnum turns over large dries, steamers and split shot with ease.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Wavelength MPX Fly Line. For years, the gold standard in the Scientific Anglers lineup was the GPX taper. From tossing small dries to slinging huge streamers, the GPX could do it all. But all good things must come to an end. Built a half-size heavy, the MPX taper starts where the GPX left off. Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation. The power is still there, only with an adde... (more)
Scientific Anglers Spey Lite Scandi Integrated. Introducing our Spey Lite collection, and the Integrated Scandi Spey line. Designed for light double-handed duty and with a relatively long front taper for more delicate deliveries, the Scandi Lite is ideal for smaller streams and trout Spey applications.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Spey Lite Skagit Integrated. Introducing our Spey Lite collection, and the Integrated Skagit Spey line. Designed for light double-handed duty and with a short, powerful head, the Skagit Lite is ideal for smaller streams and trout Spey applications.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Sonar Leader 10ft. Imagine a world where you need to get a fly down to the fish, but all you have is a floating fly line. In that world, the perfect solution would be our SONAR Sinking Leaders. Luckily for you, we live in such a world. These 10' leaders attach to the end of a fly line and can put your fly anywhere in the water column. With five different densities, each weighing in at 50 grains, you'll be able to cover the surface to the depths.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Infinity Saltwater Fly Line - Black/Sand/Horizon
IFTD Best Of Show Winner 2020 - Saltwater Fly Line. The go-to line for all saltwater species. Made half size heavy turns over large flies on windy days.
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Infinity Salt Fly Line. The go-to line for all saltwater species. Made half size heavy turns over large flies on windy days.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Infinity Salt Fly Line. Made half size heavy turns over large flies on windy days. When we see room for improvement, we jump at the chance. In this case, we wanted to make our lines even slicker and more durable. Which brings us to AMPLITUDE. The first series of lines to feature the revolutionary AST PLUS slickness additive, the Amplitude will shoot farther and last longer than any other line on the market. It’s SLICKNESS down to a SCIENCE.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Mastery Saltwater Fly Line. For years, SA Mastery Series lines have been among our most-popular and best-performing lines. While some things have changed, one thing hasn’t: Mastery Series lines still deliver just as well as—if not better than—they ever have before.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Frequency Saltwater Fly Line. Here’s the deal: it’s still possible to get a heckuva fly line for less than 50 bucks. The Frequency Saltwater is a great all-around compound saltwater taper designed to load rods quickly and cut through the wind. The 7- through 10-weights are great for temperate climates, while the 11- and 12-weights are designed specifically for the tropics. What’s your frequency?... (more)
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Infinity Salt Fly Line
Made half size heavy turns over large flies on windy days.
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Infinity Salt Fly Line. Made half size heavy turns over large flies on windy days.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Air Cel Fly Line. Can’t decide what to fish for? Our AirCel general-purpose floating line is a simple, no-frills, weight-forward floating fly line perfect for throwing dry flies, nymphs, and streamers to trout, bass, or panfish in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the AirCel won’t get the job done.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Wet Cel Intermediate Fly Line. Can’t decide what to fish for? Our WetCel general-purpose sinking line is a simple, no-frills, weight-forward sinking fly line perfect for throwing nymphs and streamers to trout, bass, or panfish in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the WetCel won’t get the job done.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Wet Cel Sink 2 Fly Line. Can’t decide what to fish for? Our WetCel general-purpose sinking line is a simple, no-frills, weight-forward sinking fly line perfect for throwing nymphs and streamers to trout, bass, or panfish in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the WetCel won’t get the job done.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Wet Cel Sink 4 Fly Line. Can’t decide what to fish for? Our WetCel general-purpose sinking line is a simple, no-frills, weight-forward sinking fly line perfect for throwing nymphs and streamers to trout, bass, or panfish in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the WetCel won’t get the job done.... (more)
Scientific Anglers Wet Cel Sink 6 Fly Line. Can’t decide what to fish for? Our WetCel general-purpose sinking line is a simple, no-frills, weight-forward sinking fly line perfect for throwing nymphs and streamers to trout, bass, or panfish in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the WetCel won’t get the job done.... (more)
Scientific Anglers XTS Gel Spun Backing. If you’re looking for the best backing available, nothing can beat the XTS gel spun backing. With a diameter a fraction of the standard material, XTS retains its strength in the water, offers extreme abrasion resistance, and can fend off the worst the elements have to offer.... (more)
Scientific Anglers XTS Gel Spun Backing. If you’re looking for the best backing available, nothing can beat the XTS gel spun backing. With a diameter a fraction of the standard material, XTS retains its strength in the water, offers extreme abrasion resistance, and can fend off the worst the elements have to offer.... (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)
