Fly Line is Built to Last Yet Nearly Impossible to Recycle.
We’re Turning This “Waste” Into a Resource Fly Fishing Can Rely on.
The Problem
Fly line is made from tightly fused plastics, nylons, and coatings: placing it in the “hard-to-recycle” category of composite waste. Even when well-intentioned anglers recycle it, these materials often end up in landfills due to sorting issues and contamination. In North America, an estimated 30% of recyclable waste is landfilled for exactly this reason.
The Scale
Each year, fly anglers across North America replace an estimated 20 tons of fly line. That’s thousands of miles of high-performance plastic, designed to withstand water, friction, and time.
Our Solution
Create a closed-loop fly line recycling initiative that removes the burden from fly shops and guides. We handle:
Collection of materials and logistics
Storage and batch coordination
Recycling or upcycling with verified partners
It’s zero-waste, zero-stress and 100% purpose-built.
Impact
By partnering with North-American fly shops, we’re building a network that diverts fly line from landfills and models what circularity can look like in the outdoor industry.
No line plastics should end up bleeding into the water it was made to explore.