Our fly lines are designed to enhance your fly fishing experience by improving casting distance, accuracy, and presentation. With Orvis, you can be confident in your ability to deliver consistent casts and delicate presentations, helping you fool even the wariest of trout. Our trout fly lines are crafted for exceptional roll casting and mend effortlessly, allowing for smoother, more controlled drifts. For anglers seeking a high-performance option for big-game saltwater fishing, our quick-loading saltwater fly lines are the perfect choice, providing the power you need to tackle larger species.
Adding fly-line backing to your setup is a smart way to increase line length and ensure you’re prepared for that trophy fish that takes off in a hard run. Our fly-line backing is crafted for strength, reliability, and durability. Braided fly backing is ideal for freshwater species like trout, bass, and salmon, as well as light saltwater environments. For more demanding saltwater conditions, our ultrathin, high-capacity gel-spun backing provides added yardage, giving you the edge when battling aggressive, fast-moving fish.
Fly lines for saltwater and freshwater vary in density, taper, and stiffness to ensure optimal performance in their respective environments. Freshwater lines tend to be less dense with larger diameters to maintain buoyancy, while saltwater lines are denser and thinner for greater casting distance and accuracy. Some saltwater fly lines are also designed with stiffer cores to prevent them from becoming floppy in tropical heat, ensuring dependable performance in warmer conditions.
If you’re a salmon or steelhead enthusiast, or if you prefer targeting large browns in deep water, consider fly lines specifically designed for streamer fishing, such as full sinking or sink tip lines. These lines feature an integrated sink tip and a larger middle section to help cast bigger flies with less effort. When you're fishing with heavy streamers, choosing the right line helps you conserve energy and improve casting efficiency throughout the day.
For nymphing, Orvis offers lines with abrupt tapers that turn over long, heavy nymphing rigs with ease. These lines often come with brightly coloured tips, which act as strike indicators to help you spot subtle takes. Orvis nymphing fly lines are also designed for easy mending, ensuring you maintain the perfect dead drift. For Euro nymphing, the Orvis Hydros Tactical Nymphing fly line provides ultra-thin diameter and a subtle taper, improving sensitivity and reducing sag even on windy days.
With more than a century of experience in fly fishing, Orvis offers fly lines and backing designed to meet the specific needs of every angler. Whether you’re fishing freshwater streams for trout or tackling saltwater giants, our fly lines and backing offer cutting-edge performance and reliability.
