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!
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 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)
Snowbee XS-Plus Short Spey Floating Fly Line. The Short Spey line profiles have been designed to meet the demands of the modern salmon and sea-trout angler, fishing with a long or short double handed rod and for use in highly restricted areas, where the creation of a larger Spey loop is near impossible. By combining the best of the ‘Scandinavian underhand’ style of casting and ‘shooting head’ line technology, these lines have a perfectly smooth transition to the integral shooting head running li... (more)
Snowbee XS-Plus Traditional Floating Fly Line. On large open rivers there is normally plenty of room for Spey casting and the 62ft head of this line has proved the perfect length for the traditional Spey cast, whether casting your way down a tree-lined or steep sided river or open fields. Using a line with too short or too long a head and finding the optimum rod load point can be crucial so the colour change helps provide the perfect cast every time. Perfectly balanced for Spey casting in just a... (more)
Snowbee Snowbee XS-Plus Shooting Head Running Line - Salmon - 1mm x 40yd. To match any Shooting Heads, we have a slim and slick 1mm diameter, floating running line, in Hi-viz yellow of 40yds in length. This can be trimmed at reel end to fit any reel capacity and has a large pre-welded loop the other end, to allow the reel to be passed through, for quick and easy change of heads as and whenever necessary.... (more)
Snowbee XS Hi-Viz Floating Fly Line. The flagship of the range, the original ‘Prestige’ Fly Line. Without doubt one of the best floating fly lines available today. The unique combination of ultra-low friction coating, superbly balanced profile and outstanding shootability makes this fly line the line of choice to enhance the performance of the world’s best fly rods.... (more)
Snowbee XS Double Taper Fly Line. Incorporating all the superb properties of the original Snowbee XS Weight Forward Floating line, but in a Double Taper profile, for the traditional angler not yet converted to the Delicate Presentation where fly presentation is still everything. Great for delicate spider and dry fly fishing in particular.... (more)
Snowbee XS Intermediate Fly Line. Combining the original Kelly Blue and Clear Intermediate into one fly line has produced a fly line of effortless, slick casting ability, being exactly the same as the traditional XS floating in profile. Distance and presentation are therefore guaranteed, at a sink rate ideal to reliably search the water from the surface down, especially with lures, damsels and other mobile patterns. A hugely versatile line, great for loch style fishing from the boat or accuratel... (more)
Snowbee XS Fast Sink Fly Line. The very slim, hardly discernible weight forward profile of this uniform fast sinking line, enables excellent distance to be achieved easily when needing to get range and depth to present flies in the target zone. Low stretch core also enables excellent sensitivity but does not exhibit the issue of other fast sinking lines that can be non-stretch and have a tendency to ‘bounce’ fish off especially when fishing barbless. The slick, Nano-Tec coating is deceptively sm... (more)
Snowbee XS Plus Tropics Saltwater Floating 'Presentation' Fly Line. A floating line with a longer head and extended tapers, designed for smaller flies and precise presentation. The ideal line when ‘sight fishing’ for bonefish, permit, jacks etc., where a smooth and quiet ‘lay-down’ of the fly is essential. The colour change at the back of the head, notifies the precise shoot point, which together with the fine running line makes distance casting effortless.... (more)
Snowbee XS Plus Tropics Saltwater 'Depth Charge' Fly Line. When you need to get down deep and fast with either short or long casts, our new Tropics ‘Depth-Charge’ delivers on all counts. The short, shooting head profile and fine running line, will punch through a stiff wind effortlessly, whilst the 5-6 ips fast-sink head will get your fly down fast, to the ‘strike zone’. The colour change at the back of the head, notifies the precise 'shoot point' making distance casting effortless.... (more)
For many years, Snowbee has produced some of the best quality fly lines on the market today. Launched in 2010 this economically priced range of lines is aimed at the budget conscious angler. At these prices, you would not expect the supreme performance of the XS range of lines, however they offer good, reliable performance and make an exceptional ‘entry level’ or combo kit line.... (more)
Snowbee Classic Fly Line - Intermediate. The Snowbee Classic fly lines have a great profile and construction from a company with the greatest pedigree in fly line production. Most have a slightly shorter head and steeper tapers than the traditional weight forward XS fly lines, designed to assist the newcomer with essential timing and turnover. Easy to cast, these lines offer good, reliable performance and make an exceptional entry level, or Combi Outfit Line.... (more)
Snowbee Classic Fly Line - Fast-Sink. A fast-sink fly line offering good, reliable performance for make an exceptional ‘entry level’ or combo kit line.... (more)
Snowbee Classic Switch Fly Line - Floating. For the budget conscious angler, at last by popular demand a Classic Switch line in exactly the same profile as the popular XS-Plus Prestige Switch, but in a 105ft/35yd overall length, single Ivory colour and just two line weight options. This new line will manage and turnover small or larger flies and is ideal on small to medium sized rivers. Add one of our 5ft Poly-Coated leaders in a range of densities for the perfect presentation, whatever the wate... (more)
Snowbee Line Winder With Suction Base. Our new Line Winder features a vacuum base with a strong suction lever so it will grip firmly to any fl at surface. Suitable for loading ALL types of line or backing line onto fl y reels, multiplier reels or spinning reels.... (more)
Snowbee XS Copolymer Nylon - Clear. This is the very latest generation of Snowbee double strength Copolymer nylons, superseding all that have gone before. Completely clear, this material has low stretch but superior in-line and knot strength for excellent presentation and fish holding performance. With great suppleness and low memory this product is ideal for the dry fly angler especially and even suitable as a quality main line to be used with our Raptor spinning reels. A smoother, softer, stro... (more)
Snowbee Braided Dacron Backing Line - 100m. A top quality, low diameter backing line made from 100% polyester Dacron fibres. Perfect for trout, salmon or saltwater.... (more)
Snowbee Loop Connectors. The simple way to attach leaders to flylines. Pack contains 3 finished loops, with silicone tubing, ready to attach direct to your fly-line. Our new design features un-glued splices, which makes them softer and more pliable, avoiding those stiff glued sections, which cause hinge-points. Now you can simply add as much or as little glue, to simply secure the loop, as you wish.... (more)
Snowbee Line Slick. Silicon based fly line lubricant for reducing friction and resistance through the rings allowing faster line speed at all times. Helps protect fly lines from damage and the effects of harmful chemicals.... (more)
Snowbee Fly Line Degreaser. The only known silicone solvent which can effectively remove all traces of silicone or grease from the fly line, allowing it to cut quickly through the surface.... (more)
The best Line Tray design on the market. Mesh base with a fold down base board which holds the tray open when in use and prevents water filling the tray from below and tangling the line, when deep wading or saltwater fly fishing. Folds flat against your body when not in use. Adjustable webbing belt with quick release buckles. Velcro pocket inside, to take leaders etc.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Roll Cast (Single Spey) Floating Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Roll Cast floating line is an exceptional line with a unique profile, delivering astonishing distance and turnover with a single roll cast. This line can be used for any floating line technique, however, it is ideal for bank fishing where a backcast is restricted.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Sink Tip Fly Line. The SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Sink Tip (6ft) line is a must-have for any nymphing aficionado. The slow sink tip allows for a very natural depth and angle, plus improved chance of setting the hook versus a floating line. It has a wonderfully balanced profile for outstanding performance for a host of methods, casting greater distances with very little effort and outstanding presentation.... (more)
Snowbee Spectre Pro Ultra Dry Floating Fly Line. Those familiar with our award-winning XS-Plus Thistledown 2, will know what to expect with a premium multi-weight line. The NEW SPECTRE PRO Precision Weight Forward Ultra Dry floating fly line is of a very similar construction, with improved core and coating technology designed for even better presentation and feel, whether fishing in a river or from a bank or boat across an array of rod weights.... (more)
Tenkara Japanese Flourocarbon. Ideal for subsurface fishing. 30m spool.... (more)
Wychwood Truefly Braided Loops - Sinking. A quick and easy way to attach leaders to fly lines. Superb for attaching fly lines to backing. No knots required - eliminates damage to fly lines. Soft and supple to maintain top quality presentation.... (more)