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 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 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 Bullet+ 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 versatile.... (more)
Guideline Fario CDC DT Floating Double Tapered Line - Pale Grayish Green
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.
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 Single Hand Scandi Fly Line
Single Hand Scandi Fly Line. Never before has it been this easy to make water anchored casts with a “regular” WF line, and still maintaining a delicate presentation. Each line weight is perfectly fitted to exceed in its field, giving delicate dry fly presentations with the lighter models, and powerful enough to turn over salmon flies with the heavier segment.
Guideline Single Hand Scandi Fly Line. Never before has it been this easy to make water anchored casts with a “regular” WF line, and still maintaining a delicate presentation. Each line weight is perfectly fitted to exceed in its field, giving delicate dry fly presentations with the lighter models, and powerful enough to turn over salmon flies with the heavier segment. Despite it's name, this line is highly capable of performing overhead casts with nice and stable loops, and function as an great... (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)
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 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 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)
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)
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 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 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 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 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 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)
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 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 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)
