About Our Lines

We are pleased to continue making lines in the same way as for 100 years for today’s fly-fishermen and women who value the finest in tradition and performance.

Phoenix Silk Lines are available to buy online through our sister website, Phoenix Classics.

Technical Details

The special ‘proofing’ of the braid gives no ‘reel’ memory and only minimum stretch to aid better hooking.

The oils and varnishes ensure that the line is waterproof and supple. The Phoenix Line is so stable so that it does not leach linseed oil and become tacky with age.

The special finish produces a line that shoots well, with the minimum of flash and maximises the added advantage of silk, which gives a smaller diameter for a given weight.

A double tapered profile enables reversal of the line for longer use.

The Standard Line — Trout

A 30 yard line available in Natural straw, or Mere Green colour. Double tapered with fine tips and a precise 6 foot taper at both end to allow reversal of the line. The line comes complete with care instructions and a tin of Red Mucilin.

The Standard Line — Salmon

A 40 yard line available in Natural straw, or Mere Green colour. Double tapered with fine tips and a precise 6 foot taper at both end to allow reversal of the line. The line comes complete with care instructions and a tin of Red Mucilin.

Weight Forward Lines

A 33 yard line in natural straw colour. A 6 foot taper, 11 yards of head and 22 yards of shooting line. The line comes complete with care instructions and a tin of Red Mucilin.

Making silk lines by traditional methods produces the finest product possible. It is very labour intensive and time consuming, much as split cane rod building. We will advise you, therefore, of approximate delivery dates at time of ordering.