SPORTFISHING
SPORTFISHING It’s been quite a ride since 1915, and things really have changed a great deal along the way. At the very same time, it is truly comforting to know that some things haven’t changed one bit around here – and probably never will. We’ll still have those hills to climb. We’ll still have that crystalclear goal of delivering the finest lines in the world. It is with great pride that we present to you our 2011 Sportfishing Catalog. It is packed with our latest and most cutting-edge products helping you
Cortland’s proprietary FIBER TECH superbraid protection treatment was scientifically developed and tested to ensure consistent performance, color fast, line stiffness along with extreme durability. The FIBER TECH treatment penetrates the entire braid, not just the surface to ensure the braid is treated and protected inside and out.
enjoy your time on the water. Our new Fiber Tech Superbraid Protection process is just another stepping stone on the long list of technological advancements to come from Cortland. We pride ourselves in the use of highly technical fibers, advaned coatings and precision manufacturing processes to produce some of the best lines on the market. On the other hand we continue to offer a few time-tested favorites that we, and our faithful customers, just can’t seem to say goodbye to. Cortland Lines. Over 90 years of making the finest lines in the world, fished the world-over.
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130# Mono Spliced into 80# C16 Superbraid
16 carrier spliceable spectra® fiber small diameter fiber tech® protection uniformed construction
Splicing & Making Wind-On Leaders Loop Set Up:
Leader Set Up: Step 1: Thread latch needle up the main line.
Step 1: Thread mono into back of needle, then thread needle into main line. (Thread needle up main line apprx. 3-4 ft.)
Step 2: Place line in latch and pull through threaded section.
Step 2: Finished splice
Step 3: Slide main line down the needle while pulling the loop through, forming the loop.
Step 3: Glue braided end with super glue and secure with nail knot, serving thread or rigging floss.
Step 4: Lock the tag. Insert the tag back into main line.
Why is Cortland's C16 so great ?
- 16 strands of Spectra fiber Step 5: Finished loop.
Photo by Pat Ford
C16 SPLICEABLE - “HOLLOW CORE” SUPERBRAID
Cortland has again raised the bar with super braid construction and technology. Cortland is proud to offer C16 Spliceable Superbraid. Constructed using high-tech Spectra® fibers in a 16 carrier construction for an extremely small diameter to strength ratio. C16’s, 16 carrier braid construction and uniformed pick count (wraps per inch) is the perfect match for allowing you to quickly splice a few feet of mono, while maintaining line strength between the braid and the top shot. Cortland has also treated C16 with their proprietary “FIBER TECH” Superbraid Protection that dramatically increased the braid’s durablility and ensures consistent performance over time.
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Spectra® is a registered trademark of Honeywell
C16 - STIFF "SPLICEABLE" SUPER BRAID - Targeted Elongation 4% C16 White Break Strength 80 100 130 200
Avg. Mono Equiv. 18 20 25 50
Avg. Dia. In. .020 .022 .025 .031
Spools / Tests: 600 Yards - 80, 100, 130, 200 1200 Yards - 80, 100, 130, 200 2500 Yards - 80, 100, 130, 200
Avg. Dia. mm .508 .558 .635 .787
Avg. Picks/In. 30 23 20 17
# Carriers 16 16 16 16
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C16 WIND-ON LEADER MATERIAL 100’ Spools: 80, 100, 130, 200#
(more strands lowers the percentage of line breakage)
- Hollow core - Spliceable (no knots at critical joints)
- Uniformed pick count
(consistent braid is less likely to fail)
- Fiber Tech "Superbraid Protection" (unsurpassed durability)
Cortland's C16 Spliceable Superbraid. Constructed using high-tech Spectra fibers in a 16 carrier construction for an extremely small diameter to strength ratio. C16’s, 16 carrier braid construction and uniformed pick count (wraps per inch) is the perfect match for allowing you to quickly splice a few feet of mono, while maintaining line strength between the braid and the top shot. Cortland treats C16 with their proprietary “FIBER TECH” Superbraid Protection that dramatically increased the braid’s durablility and ensures consistent performance over time.
20 - 65#
Photo Frank Catino
Photo Pat Ford
MASTER BRAID® - “STIFF SUPER BRAID”
With almost 100 years of braiding experience and technology, Cortland Line is proud to offer the next generation of “Premium Super Braid” – Master Braid. A premium super braid constructed using high tech Spectra fibers and all the best features of Cortland’s legendary Spectron braided line, but with Cortland’s unique “Fiber Tech®” process. Master Braid is constructed in a way that makes it rounder, which means less twist, greater accuracy, longer casts and extended life. Cortland’s proprietary “Fiber Tech®” process dramatically increases the braids durability along with bonding the color and finish into the fibers of the braid eliminating fading or flaking of the color and stiffening agent. With only 4% stretch, small diameter pound/test ratio and a unique hydrophobic coating that slices through the water and comes back dry, this new Master Braid delivers greatly enhanced fishing qualities and performance. Master Braid is very easy to use and works equally well on both spinning and conventional reels.
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stiff finish color fast spectra® fiber fiber tech® protection uniformed construction
Spectra® is a registered trademark of Honeywell
Photo Jack Burns
STIFF SUPER BRAID - Targeted Elongation 4% Master Braid Green, Yellow, Bronzeback Brown, White Break Strength Avg. Mono Equiv. Avg. Dia. In. Avg. Dia. mm .203 .008 2 10 .228 .009 4 15 .279 .011 6 20 .304 .012 8 30 .381 .015 12 50 .482 .019 16 65 .533 .021 18 80 .584 .023 20 100 .660 .026 25 130 .914 .036 50 200
Avg. Picks/In. 22 25 21 19 18 22 21 20 20 16
# Carriers 4 4 4 4 4 6 8 12 12 12
MASTER BRAID YELLOW Spools / Tests: 150 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80 300 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130 600 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 1200 Yards - 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 2500 Yards - 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200
MASTER BRAID BRONZEBACK BROWN Spools / Tests: 150 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80 300 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80,100*, 130 600 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 1200 Yards - 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 2500 Yards - 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200
MASTER BRAID WHITE Spools / Tests: 600 Yards - 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 1200 Yards - 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 2500 Yards - 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200
MASTER BRAID GREEN Spools / Tests: 150 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80 300 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80,100*,130 600 Yards - 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 1200 Yards - 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200 2500 Yards - 15, 20, 30, 50, 65, 80, 100*, 130, 200
* BBC Tournament quality line
MASTERBRAID WIND-ON LEADER MATERIAL White - 100’ Spools: 100, 130, 200# Bronze - 100’ Spools: 100, 130, 200# Green - 100’ Spools: 100, 130, 200# Yellow - 100’ Spools: 100, 130, 200#
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supple spectra® fiber small diameter uniformed construction
Photo Eric Reed
Photo Pat Ford
SPECTRON® BLACKSPOT- “SUPPLE SUPERBRAID”
Why is Cortland’s Spectron considered the best Super Braid in the industry? Our braiding technicians have combined specific critical elements to maintain the optimum number of “picks” per inch for this high performance Spectra® fibers. The result is a time-tested braid that combines low stretch (4%) with small diameter pound/test ratio. The extra limp body is perfect for casting. Its unique slick, hydrophobic nature allows Spectron to slice through the water and come back to you dry! SPECTRON BLACK SPOT has won its place as THE hands down favorite trolling and vertical jigging line. Need to pull a big grouper away from a wreck, see the hook on a cod 200 feet down, drag a flathead out of his lair or put the “boots” to a yellow fin? Black Spot’s got what you need!
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supple dacron fiber hollow 16 carrier mold and rot resistant
Spectra® is a registered trademark of Honeywell
SUPER BRAID - Targeted Elongation 4% Spectron Black Spot Break Strength Avg. Mono Equiv. 10 35 12 50 15 65 18 80 20 100 25 130 50 200
Avg. Dia. In. .014 .019 .020 .021 .022 .029 .042
Avg. Dia. mm .355 .482 .508 .533 .558 .737 1.06
Avg. Picks/In. 18 22 22 24 23 25 20
# Carriers 4 6 8 8 12 12 12
Spools / Tests: 150 Yards 35, 50, 65, 80, 100 300 Yards 35, 50, 65, 80, 100 600 Yards 35, 50, 65, 80, 100, 130, 200 1200 Yards 35, 50, 65, 80, 100, 130, 200 2500 Yards 35, 50, 65, 80, 100, 130, 200
BBC TOURNAMENT TROLLING LINE Color: Hi-Vis Spools: 1200 and 2500 yd. Test: 100 lb.
SPLICING NEEDLES
Splicing needles are available for use with dacrons and superbraids. Sizes: Small (20-36# dacrons) Large (50# and up dacrons)
DACRON TROLLING LINES
The leader in big game world records, our Dacron Trolling Lines have evolved into lines that are easily spliced, have minimum stretch and are braided specifically for demands of the big game angler. We’ve also taken our 50, 80, 100 and 130 pound test Dacron Trolling Line and pressure dyed it bright HI-VIS yellow to give you the advantage of clearly seeing your line while it’s being fished. Colors: Greenspot and Black Spools: 100, 150, 300, 600, 1200, and 2500 yd. Tests: 12, 16, 20, 30, 36, 50, 80, 130 and 200 lb. Color: Hi-Vis Spools: 300, 600,1200 and 2500 yd. Tests: 50, 80, 100 and 130 yd.
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“BRIGHTER COLORS” KERPLUNK PREMIUM LEAD CORE
GREAT LAKES “READY-TO-TROLL” LEAD CORE
Color change every 10 Yards Spools: 100 yd., 2/100 yd., bulk spools Tests: 14, 18, 27, 36, 45 and 60 lb.
Color change every 10’ 5 color - 18, 27 and 36 lb. 10 color - 18, 27 and 36 lb.
Wanna get down? This is what you need: super tough nylon is braided over a lead core then dyed a different color every ten yards. Just may be the perfect trolling line!
Weight of 10 ft. 46 grains 110 grains 114 grains 118 grains 124 grains 131 grains
Made from our time-tested, abrasion resistant, low stretch Micron fibers Musky Master’s precision braiding and precise pick placement means super knot strength and fewer break-offs when casting heavy, “musky-sized” baits. Available in low-vis black finish, Musky Master is the line Musky masters across the U.S. have relied on for nearly half a century. Spools: 100 and 1200 yd. Tests: 18, 27, 36, 45 (63 lb. in 100 yd. only)
GREAT LAKES: READY-TO-TROLL LEAD CORE
LEAD CORE - KERPLUNK Break Strength 14 18 27 36 45 60
MUSKY MASTERTM
Available in 5 color (150’) and 10 color (300’) lead core with pre-knotted mono and backing. Tests:
Black Break Strength 18 27 36 45 63
10 Color - 150' (50' - 20# Mono / 300' - Lead Core / 300' - 30 lb. Backing) Albright Knot used between each line Grains / Foot Break Strength Weight of 10 ft. 11.0 110 grains 18 11.4 114 grains 27 11.8 118 grains 36
At .5 to 1.8 mph trolling speed, using 10 ft. mono leader. RULE A - 6 ft. of lead core (let out) = 1 ft. diving depth (Meaning that 1 color = 5 ft. diving depth) 18# - 60# Kerplunk is made on the same size lead core
Still the most abrasion resistant line you can use, our Braided Nylon boasts super castability and a controlled stretch that has made this line the choice of the serious baitcaster for over 60 years! Available in low-vis black and the exclusive Cortland “CAMO”. Colors: Black Spools: 100 yd. Tests: 12 (black only),15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 42 and 50 lb.
Avg. Mono Equiv. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Avg. Dia. In. .017 .019 .026 .028 .035
Avg. Dia. mm .450 .501 .672 .717 .885
WALLEYE THREE-COLOR TROLLING LINE
The perfect in-line sinker system for the troller who needs to hit the depth! The Three Color Trolling Line features color changes every ten yards and a tough abrasion resistant exterior braid. Length: 30 yd. Tests: 14, 18, 27, 36, 45 and 60 lb.
BRAIDED NYLON - Targeted Elongation 28%
MUSKY MASTER - Targeted Elongation 18%
5 Color - 150' (50' - 20# Mono / 150' - Lead Core / 300' - 30 lb. Backing) Albright Knot used between each line Grains / Foot Break Strength Weight of 10 ft. 11.0 110 grains 18 11.4 114 grains 27 11.8 118 grains 36
Grains / Foot 4.6 11.0 11.4 11.8 12.4 13.1
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Break Strength 12 15 20 25 30 35 42 50
Avg. Picks/In. 42 30 35 31 25
Avg. Mono Equiv. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Avg. Dia. In. .016 .020 .021 .022 .026 .027 .030 .032
Avg. Dia. mm .406 .520 .539 .577 .678 .685 .762 .813
Avg. Picks/In. 60 61 59 57 53 49 40 39
DACRON PLANER BOARD TOW LINE - Targeted Elongation 20% Break Strength Avg. Mono Equiv. N/A 135 N/A 200
Avg. Dia. In. .048 .060
Avg. Dia. mm 1.24 1.54
Avg. Picks/In. 20 17
Photo Pat Ford
DACRON PLANER BOARD LINE
Planer board lines must be low stretch and tough. Cortland’s specially designed HI-VIS orange and yellow Planer Board Line stays tight over long distances and is slick enough to allow your releases to slide easily. Colors: Greenspot, Black, Hi-Vis Orange and Hi-Vis Yellow Spools: 150, 300 and 3000 ft. Tests: 135 and 200 lb.
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MONOWIRE TROLLING LINE
A solid, stainless steel alloy line made for strength! Designed to resist kinking and twisting. Spool: 2/100 yd. Tests: 10,16 and 20 lb.
BOW FISHING LINE
Bow hunters are getting out of control! Stingrays, alligator gar, what next? We’re ready. Tangle resistant, low stretch and testing at 72 pounds. Length: 50 ft. Tests: 72 lb
DUCK DECOY CORD
Easy to tie, rot resistant and economical. Length: 100 ft. Color: Black
CATFISH LINE
Need a tough, economical braid that will stretch just enough? Here it is! 12 spools - 50 yards each Color: Assorted Tests: Assorted (18 thru 117 lb.)
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M O N O F I L A M E N TS ENDURANCE “SUPER PREMIUM” MONO
Cortland Line is proud to offer a technologically advanced “Super Premium” monofilament fishing line – Endurance Mono. With advanced high quality features that can directly improve a fisherman’s performance and success. The low diameter and glass smooth finish allows for an extremely low co-efficient of friction resulting in ultra smooth casts and retrieves and a ultra sensitive “feel” while the line slices through the water. Endurance Mono was formulated with unique additives allowing for remarkable abrasion resistance and superior knot strength. When it’s time to endure the toughest fishing conditions, and be confident…make sure you’re using the line that will endure it all – Cortland Endurance Mono.
-SUPERIOR KNOT STRENGTH -GLASS SMOOTH FINISH -LOW CO-EFFICIENT OF FRICTION Color: Clear / Hi-Vis Yellow / Hi-Vis Orange Spools: 300 / 2400 yards Tests: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30 lb.
CAM-O-FLAGE® MONO
Why are fish spooked by the fishing line? A continuous connection leading out of your lure or bait shouts, “something’s wrong” to any wary fish. Cortland solved this problem by dying Cam-O-Flage mono every two feet, breaking up the connection and putting fish off guard. Make sense? Get away from the poor knot strength and super toxic chemicals of Fluorocarbon mono that’s made overseas! Try Cam-O-Flage the next time you need to fool keen eyed fish in clear water. Tests: 4 - 30 lb 4# / 6# - 950 yards 8# - 780 yards 10# - 650 yards 12# - 475 yards 14# - 425 yards 17# / 20# - 225 yards 25# - 200 yards 30# - 180 yards
-THREE COLOR -BLENDS INTO ENVIROMENT -HIGHLY DURABLE
CAM-O-ES MONO “EXTRA SOFT”
Cam-O-Extra Soft boasts the same high abrasion resistance and durability as the original Cam-O, while adding a super supple memory free construction. The ’match-the-water’ feature allows you to cut back the line to the color that matches water conditions, giving you a virtually invisible connection to your bait or lure. Tests: 2 - 30 lb. 2 - 12 pound / 110 yd. spools 2 - 20 pound / 300 yd. spools 25 pound / 250 yd. spools 30 pound / 210 yd. spools 2 - 20 pound / service spools
Larry Beyer (owner of Memories Lodge - Alaska) with a 40 plus pound Salmon caught on 25# Cortland Endurance Mono.
FLEA-FLICKER™ MONO
Many years ago spiny water fleas invaded the Great Lakes water shed and made life miserable for trollers in three states! As the water warmed in late summer, billions of these exotics appeared, attaching themselves to any fishing line that came by! We started working with charter captains and avid anglers in Lake Ontario and soon developed a revolutionary premium grade light green mono with a special shape and high slip additive that is proven to reduce or eliminate the problem of water flea attachment to troller’s lines. Now we’re heroes! Spool: 300 and 2500 yard Test: 20 and 30 lb.
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MIRACLETM MONO
A miracle in performance and value! High impact strength and superior knot strength make this line a great value. Color: Clear Spools: 6/100, 110, 140, 200, 600, and 1000 yd. Tests: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100 lb. 4-30 pound / 6/100 yd. spools 4-15 pound / 1000 yd. spools 20-50 pound / 600 yd. spools 60 pound / 200 yd spools 80 pound / 140 yd. spools 100 pound / 110 yd. spools
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CAMO ICE MONO
HI-VIS ICE MONO
VINYL COATED TIP-UP LINE
BRAIDED ICE LINE
Cortland's Camo Ice monofilament is designed to be highly abrasion resistant and yet supple enough to prevent the normal coiling of monofilament in cold weather. Like Cortland's other Camo products, Camo Ice is dyed different camouflage colors every two feet to literally “catch” them off guard. Great for gin clear water where fish have become especially line shy. Spool: 110 yd. Tests: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 lb.
If you were to design the ideal tip up line for freezing temperatures, what would you include? How about: pliable braid (easy handling), vinyl coating (no freezing) and dark color (lo-vis)? We asked top ice fishing experts their opinion and guess what? It’s the same as yours! Spool: 100 ft. Tests: 20 lb.
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Premium mono designed especially for the rigors of ice fishing. The hi-visibility helps you see it down the hole while jigging. Abrasion resistance agents keep it supple and protects it from the jagged ice edges. Spool: 100 meter, 110 yard mini Tests: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 lb.
Specially crafted braid that resists kinking in cold temperatures. We’ve also made it water repellent to resist freezing and it’s priced right to boot! Colors: Black and Tan Spool: 50, 100 and 150 and 1200yd. Tests: 20, 27, 36, and 45 lb. (20# not available in 100 yard spools) (Tan not available in 1200 yard spools)
TUNGSTEN ICE FLIES
Unique to the market are Cortland’s Pro Select Ice Flies. These Tungsten Beadhead Nymphs are hand tied, and have not been available to the regular ice fishing market, but have been sought out in fly shops and top ice fisherman for years as a top producing ice jig. Available in 3 different 4 packs.
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ENDURANCE SPIN RODS Model 661851 661998 661868 661875
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ENDURANCE ROD SERIES
Cortland is proud to offer the “Endurance Series.” Available in one and two piece spinning rods, one piece baitcasting rods one and two piece musky rods and two and three piece float rods. We have combined everything an angler would ever want: function, style and affordability to make the new Endurance rods the top choice for today’s angler. These high modulas 100% graphite rods have been developed to be stonger than ever, while still providing the angler with the sensitivity needed to hook and land that fish of a lifetime. The most stunning feature of the Endurance Series would have to be the rod blank. Before finishing the rod blanks are wrapped with an ultra thin graphite fiber, increasing the overall strength of the rod and providing a distinctive look. All Endurance rod blanks are finished in transparent olive sparkle flake and wrapped in tan with silver trim. Fugi components and textured or woven reel seats complete the rod’s overall appearance.
ENDURANCE BLANK COMPOSITION
ENDURANCE SPIN RODS Model 661837 661844
Style Length Action 1-pc. 6’6" 1-pc. 7’0"
Line 15-30 15-30
ENDURANCE CASTING RODS Model 661929
Style Length Action 1-pc. 7’0"
Line 15-30
Handle Foam Foam
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Ultra thin external graphite fiber, increasing the strength and durability of the rod 3 Layers of HM45 Million Graphite rolled together during blank production
ENDURANCE MUSKY RODS Model 661882 661462 661899 661905
Style 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc.
Length 6’3" 7’6” 6’6" 7’0”
Action Jerkbait Heavy All-Purpose Bucktail
Handle Cork Cork Cork Cork
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Float rods have special characteristics that are represented in the length and action of the rod. Endurance float rods allow you to cast your float out further, control the float better in strong currents and wind, and strike fish quickly. The float rod should easily be able to cast out your float rig, have a nice soft tip so you don’t pull the hook out of smaller fish’s mouths, and most importantly, to have ample strength to fight and land any larger fish you catch.
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One piece powerful graphite blank for immediate hookset response and superior sensitivity. Top grade cork and screw down graphite reel seat for a comfortable casting grip.
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Style Length Action 2-pc. 11’6" 3-pc. 13’0"
Style 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc.
Length 5’6" 5’9" 6’0" 6’3” 7’6"
Line 2-10 2-10
Handle Cork Cork
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These baitcasting models are designed to accommodate the discriminating bass, pike and light saltwater fisherman.
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ENDURANCE MUSKY ROD SERIES
Cortland is proud to offer the “Endurance Musky Series.” Available in one and two piece rods. We have combined everything an angler would ever want: function, style and affordability to make the new Endurance Musky rods the top choice for today’s angler. These high modulas 100% graphite rods have been developed to be stonger than ever, while still providing the angler with the sensitivity needed to hook and land that fish of a lifetime. The most stunning feature of the Endurance Series would have to be the rod blank. Before finishing the rod blanks are wrapped with an ultra thin graphite fiber, increasing the overall strength of the rod and providing a distinctive look. All Endurance rod blanks are finished in transparent olive sparkle flake and wrapped in tan with silver trim. Fugi components and textured or woven reel seats complete the rod’s overall appearance.
Ultra thin external graphite fiber, increasing the strength and durability of the rod 3 Layers of HM45 Million Graphite rolled together during blank production
ENDURANCE MUSKY ROD SERIES Style 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc.
Length 6’3" 7’6” 6’6" 7’0”
Action Jerkbait Heavy All-Purpose Bucktail
Handle Cork Cork Cork Cork
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Diamondback Musky Rods have been designed and built with the accumulative efforts of many of the country’s top musky anglers and experienced custom rod builders. Diamondback’s knowledge of graphic composites, resins, taper designs and their ability to bring it all together has resulted in a reputation in the musky world as being the finest available. For several years now these blanks have been available from Diamondback to custom rod builders and have found there way into the hands of thousands of musky anglers. We are pleased to read that many Internet musky chat rooms proclaim Diamondback Musky Rods as being the finest available.
7’ 3” - HEAVY BUCKTAIL AND SURFACE BAIT ROD
6’ 9” - JERKBAIT ROD
7’ 6” - BUCKTAIL ROD
7’ 6” - ALL-AROUND MUSKY ROD
In the world of musky fishing, everything seems to be getting bigger and bigger. Bigger boats and motors, bigger lures, tougher lines and bigger fish. We designed “The Collector” to accommodate the modern needs of this evolving sport. The purpose and function of this rod is to perform with the use of heavier baits in heavy cover and big fish. It’s designed specifically for throwing larger or more heavily weighted bucktails, spinnerbaits and surface baits. It has a fast and powerful tip section that delivers the lure with minimal effort. The fighting midsection leads quickly to a stiffer more authoritative butt section. If you’re fishing pencil reeds, bull rushes, rice beds, dense cabbage weed or stump fields, this rod will help make it seem like less of a job and more of a vacation. It helps turn frustration - into success.
Seems as though over time, many anglers find themselves preferring a specific type or category of lures. Some become “hooked on wood,” they spend more time throwing jerkbaits than any other type of lure. Some become “beauticians” because they’re washing hair all day, or in other words they spend more time throwing bucktails and spinnerbaits. The Prince is physically a super light weight musky rod with a fast, yet gracefully smooth action that effortlessly catapults a hair type bait, even into a resisting wind. Jack Burns, the editor of Esox Magazine and musky fishing guru say’s “The Diamondback 7’6” Bucktail is a fisherman’s dream machine, it does so much of the work for you. Once the rod is loaded from the back cast, the rod seems to take over from there. For once I have a rod that feels like it will wear out my lures before they wear me out, and it handles fish like a king! However, as light weight and elegant and as this rod is, I know now why it’s called The Prince. This rod already has developed a almost cult type following among bucktail fisherman - and I’m one of them. It’s the best there is!”
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Building a good jerkbait rod isn’t that hard to accomplish. It needs a certain degree of stiffness to accommodate and handle the weight of jerkbaits. Most all jerkbait rods provide this standard characteristic. But what separates the best from the rest are balance, sensitivity and durability. Like all other Diamondback musky rods they are very light in the hand, which helps in achieving a sensitive feel. Sensitivity in a jerkbait rod? Many jerkbaits require the angler to make the lure come to life. With the feel this rod provides you can work your lure like a puppet on a string. You’ll be amazed by the strength, power and feel that this rod provides. As light as it is in the hand, you wouldn’t think it could handle the punishment that jerkbait fishing can impose on a musky rod. It is without question the cutting edge of the modern day jerkbait rod. Of the four rods in the Diamondback Musky Rod series "The Royal" may be the crown jewel. Its action is similar to The Prince, however, the stiffness and power of this rod is turned up a notch or two. Where The Prince is specifically designed and intended for bucktails, “The Royal” begins to blend in the ability to manage smaller jerkbaits and makes for a superlative, crankbait rod. If one rod in the Diamondback MuskyRod series needed to be deemed as an all around musky rod, “The Royal” would be it!
DIAMONDBACK MUSKY ROD SERIES Model 626522 626492 626508 626515
Style 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc. 1-pc.
Length 7’6" 6’9” 7’3" 7’6”
Action Medium Jerkbait Heavy Light
Handle Cork Cork Cork Cork
Line Wt. Lure Wt. 20-36 1/2 - 4 oz. 20-36 2 - 6 oz. 20-36 1 - 3 oz. 20-36 1/2 - 2 oz.
Photo Jack Burns
Jack Burns Photo
Model 661882 661462 661899 661905
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M U S K Y
L I N E S
• Tie-Able • Stainless Steel • Supple and Natural Casting • Exceptional Abrasion Resistance
• Stiff Finish • Color Fast • Spectra® Fiber • Fiber Tech® Protection • Uniformed Construction
• Supple • Spectra® Fiber • Small Diameter • Uniformed Construction
• Glass Smooth Finish • Superior Knot Strength • Low Co-Efficient of Friction • Exceptional Abrasion Resistance
• Low Stretch • Dacron Fibers • Abrasion Resistant • Outstanding Knot Strength
Ty Sennett Photo
Master Braid Superbraid
Spectron Black Spot Superbraid
STIFF SUPER BRAID - Targeted Elongation 4%
SUPER BRAID - Targeted Elongation 4%
Master Braid Green, Yellow, Bronzeback Brown, White Break Strength Avg. Mono Equiv. Avg. Dia. In. Avg. Dia. mm .203 .008 2 10 .228 .009 4 15 .279 .011 6 20 .304 .012 8 30 .381 .015 12 50 .482 .019 16 65 .533 .021 18 80 .584 .023 20 100 .660 .026 25 130 .914 .036 50 200
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Avg. Picks/In. 22 25 21 19 18 22 21 20 20 16
# Carriers 4 4 4 4 4 6 8 12 12 12
Spectron Black Spot Break Strength Avg. Mono Equiv. 10 35 12 50 15 65 18 80 20 100 25 130 50 200
Avg. Dia. In. .014 .019 .020 .021 .022 .029 .042
Avg. Dia. mm .355 .482 .508 .533 .558 .737 1.06
Musky Master Dacron MUSKY MASTER - Targeted Elongation 18%
Avg. Picks/In. 18 22 22 24 23 25 20
# Carriers 4 6 8 8 12 12 12
Black Break Strength 18 27 36 45 63
Avg. Mono Equiv. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Avg. Dia. In. .017 .019 .026 .028 .035
Avg. Dia. mm .450 .501 .672 .717 .885
Avg. Picks/In. 42 30 35 31 25
Guided Phil Schweik, Brett Caldon and Claude Langlois (New Hampshire) caught this 53.5 inch, 50 lb. plus Musky on the Wisconsin River using Cortland Masterbraid and Cortland Endurance Musky Rod.
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ACC E S S O R I E S
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E X T R A S
GREEN Order # 605800 605817 605824 605831 605848 605770 605787 605794
TOOTHY CRITTER TIE-ABLE STAINLESS STEEL LEADER
BRONZE Size 10 lb-10’ 15 lb-10’ 20 lb-10’ 35 lb-10’ 50 lb-10’ 70 lb- 10’ 90 lb- 10’ 120 lb- 10’
Order # 605930 605947 605954 605695 605701 605718
Size 15 lb-10’ 20 lb-10’ 35 lb-10’ 70 lb- 10’ 90 lb- 10’ 120 lb-10’
Chasing after pike, muskies, bluefish and barracuda requires specialized tackle. Even the toughest gear is useless against those razor sharp teeth unless you are fishing with a leader material that can stand up to the task. Cortland Line Company introduces Toothy Critter, the finest tie-able stainless steel leader material available for fishing. Aptly named, Toothy Critter is tough as steel (because it is) a leader material that is supple enough for tying but tough enough for even the most razor sharp teeth. Conventional knots work fine.
SUPER BRAID SCISSORS #662919
Specially designed scissors will cut all types of super braid with ease. Stainless Steel blades will resist corrosion.
CURVED JAW FORCEPS #650695
Useful for the fly tier or as a streamside tool. Rust-proof stainless steel; 51/2".
FISHERMAN’S HELPER JR. #650503
This tool combines a line/leader clipper and hook eye cleaner with a Retrieve-It Jr. Easily pins on your vest or shirt. (Clipper also sold seperately #652156)
ROTATING HOOK SHARPENER #651470 FISHERMAN’S HELPER JR.
SUPER BRAID SCISSORS
ROTATING HOOK SHARPENER
CURVED JAW FORCEPS
A rotating diamond sharpening stone creates a needle sharp hook point each time. Turns your dull or inexpensive hooks into laser-like sharp hooks with just a few turns of the spindle.
FOLDING NETS
These lightweight aluminum nets are available in folding handle models or telescoping and folding handle models. These premium quality nets feature a soft rubber front to protect fish and come with a warranty. Available in S, M and L.
ALUMINUM NETS #646407
These premium lightweight aluminum nets are great for any small to mid size species. Net features a tightly woven net, foam handle and elastic lanyand.
FOLDING NET
ALUMINUM NET
CORTLAND TRIBAL LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRTS High Quality - Gildan Ultra Cotton Front and Back Designs Long Sleeved Stock # 663756 663763 663770 663787
Shirt Size Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
CORTLAND HAT #654143 Adjustable Lightweight cotton construction Olive with white embroidery
CORTLAND BANNER #654174
Heavy Duty Vinyl / Corner eyelets / 24” x 36”
CORTLAND DECAL #660403 Transparent heavy duty vinyl 3.5” x 6”
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Cortland’s Chris Rotchford chasing steelhead on the Oswego River in Oswego, NY
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