2017 | FLY FISHING PRODUCT GUIDE
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GUIDE | (90’)
SEA FOAM
Built for today’s modern action rods and for when guides demand the best performance from their clients, our new Liquid Crystal Guide Taper has equal ability to perform quick shots and shoot long distances. Ideal for both backcountry and ocean fishing scenarios, the hard PE+TM coating has a super-smooth finish with an exceptionally low coefficient of friction so it’s able to shoot under mangroves for redfish and snook yet land soft enough for laid-up tarpon. The coating is permanently fused to the core so there is minimal line stretch — for unequaled strike detection and hooksets. Highly abrasion-resistant and durable. Available in 5-13 wt. | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
SIZES: WF 5-13 WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
Body
6” 2.5' 6' (0.15 m) (0.76 m) (1.83 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
29' (8.84 m)
52' (15.85 m)
Example: WF 6-9 F
LIQUID CRYSTAL
FLATS / TARPON TAPER | (90’) Cortland’s tournament-winning Liquid Crystal floating fly lines represent a glimpse into the future of floating fly line technology. Made by extruding a proprietary blend of clear polyethylene and advanced co-polymers over a monofilament core, the Liquid Crystal clear is virtually invisible in the water. The hard PE+ coating has a super-smooth finish with an exceptionally low coefficient of friction so it shoots faster and farther than any conventional PVC floating line ever made. The coating is permanently fused to the core so there is minimal line stretch — for unequaled strike detection and hook sets. CLEAR
SIZES: WF 5-9
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 6' (1.83 m) Example: WF 6-9 F Level Tip
Front Taper
SIZES: WF 10-13
Levelm) 6' (1.83Front 1' (0.3 m) Tip Weight WF= Example: WF 6-9Forward FTaper
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
14' (4.26 m)
26' (7.92 m)
43' (13.10 m)
Body
Back Taper
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT Back Taper
7' (2.1 m)
31' (9.4 m)
48' (14.6 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
31' (9.4 m)
48' (14.6 m)
1' (0.3 m) 3' (0.9 m) Example: WF 10-12 F Level Tip
Running Line
14' (4.26 m) Body
Front Taper
Body
1' (0.3 m) 3' (0.9 m) Example: WF 10-12 F
7' (2.1 m)
26' (7.92 m)
43' (13.10 m) Running Line
LIQUID CRYSTAL S A LT W AT E R
FLATS / TARPON TAPER | (90’) You don’t always need a completely invisible line, and some anglers (and their guides) prefer a line that’s easy to see. Visibility helps with loop control when casting and makes it easier to locate your fly when it’s underwater. We believe the Sky Blue Liquid Crystal is the perfect compromise, offering a line that’s nearly invisible to the fish but easily seen by anglers and their guides. SIZES: WF 5-9
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
SKY BLUE
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 6' (1.83 m) Example:WF 6-9F
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
14' (4.26 m)
26' (7.92 m)
43' (13.10 m)
Level Front Back Body Tip Taper Taper SIZES: WF 10-12 TYPE: FLOATING TAPER: WF CORE: Level Front Back 26' (7.92 m) 1' (0.3 m) 6' (1.83 m) 14' (4.26 m) Body Tip Weight Forward Taper Taper WF= Example:WF 6-9F 31' (9.4 m) 1' (0.3 m) 3' (0.9 m) 7' (2.1 m) Example:WF 10-12F
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Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 3' (0.9 m) Example:WF 10-12F
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Body 7' (2.1 m)
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MONOFILAMENT
Running Line 43' (13.10 m) Running Line 48' (14.6 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
31' (9.4 m)
48' (14.6 m)
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TROP IC PLUS CLEAR TIP / CHARTRUESE
BILLFISH TAPER
| 9’ Clear Intermediate Tip | (65’)
Designed specifically for offshore angling in cramped quarters. The Tropic Plus Billfish line features a 9-foot clear intermediate tip to allow the use of shorter leaders without spooking fish. A bright chartreuse head and running line is easy for the captain to see, and our Tropic Plus coating formulation fused to a heavy monofilament core shoots smoothly and reliably — and turns over large flies with authority and control. Also features dual welded loops for quick rigging. SIZES: WF 13-15
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT (30#)
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 8' (2.43 m) Example: WF 13-15 F/I
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
27' (8.23 m)
7' (2.13 m)
23' (7.01 m)
13 - 430 (27.86) 14 - 480 (31.10) 15 - 530 (34.34)
CLEAR TIP / SAND
TROP IC PLUS
GHOST TIP 9 | 9’ Clear Intermediate Tip | (90’) | TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
SIZES: WF 8-13 WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example: WF 8 F
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
27' (8.23 m)
7' (2.13 m)
48' (14.6 m)
210 (13.60)
TROP IC PLUS CLEAR TIP / AQUA
GHOST TIP 15 | 15’ Clear Intermediate Tip | (90’) SIZES: WF 10-13
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 1' (0.3 m)
Front Taper 3' (0.91 m)
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
18' (5.48 m)
6' (1.83 m)
62' (18.89 m)
10 - 300 (19.44)
Example: WF 10 F/I
TROP IC PLUS
INTERMEDIATE
| (90’)
The Tropic Plus Intermediate line is a super-slow sinking, thin-diameter line that excels in windy conditions where a slim profile provides a casting advantage. Made on a monofilament core with our hard-finished Tropic Plus coating, the line shoots like a dream and sinks just below the surface to avoid wind drift when conditions are the roughest. With dual welded loops and sized for school bones right up to trophy tarpon, the Tropic Plus Intermediate deserves a place on every serious saltwater fly angler’s extra spools. SIZES: WF 8-12
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example: WF 8 Intermediate
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
27' (8.23 m)
7' (2.13 m)
48' (14.6 m)
210 (13.60)
S A LT W AT E R
SMOKE
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TROPIC PLUS
ALL PURPOSE TAPER SAND / BLUE
| (100’)
The Precision Tropic All Purpose Taper is our best all-around hot weather floating line for multi-species saltwater fly fishing. Featuring a long-body, weight-forward taper designed to cast larger flies in windy conditions, the hard-finished Tropic Plus coating is fused to a solid monofilament core so it shoots smoothly and stays tangle free in the extreme tropical heat. We included a super slick blue running line indicating where the head and running line meet for easy identification and line control. SIZES: WF 8-12
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example: WF 8 F
AQUA GREEN
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
27' (8.23 m)
7' (2.13 m)
58' (17.67 m)
210 (13.60)
TROPIC PLUS
TARPON TAPER
| (90’)
S A LT W AT E R
Also built with our hard, durable and smooth Tropic Plus coating on a solid monofilament core to withstand the blistering heat of long hours on the deck of a flats skiff. The overweight head and short front taper loads and casts quickly while turning over large, air-resistant tarpon flies with accuracy and control. The entire line is high-floating for quick pick-ups when a second cast is needed. SIZES: WF 10-12
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT (#30)
WF= Weight Forward
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Level Tip 1' (0.3 m)
Front Taper
Body
3' 7' (2.13 m) (0.9 m) Example: WF 10 F
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
31' (9.4 m)
48' (14.6 m)
300 (19.44)
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GT / TUNA LIGHT BLUE / YELLOW
| (100’)
Cortland’s NEW Tropic Plus GT/Tuna line features our latest, Grip Set (GS) technology and a super durable braided nylon multi filament core. The light blue head is paired with a bright yellow running line allowing the angler to easily identify the head and running line for better casting and line control. Designed for Giant Trevally and Tuna species our NEW GT/Tuna line is built on a 50+LB core giving the angler the ultimate stopping power that resists abrasion on coral. Add our NEW Grip Set technology with our world famous Tropic Plus jacket gives you the perfect line for the most demanding species this planet has to offer. SIZES: WF 11-13
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 1' (0.3 m)
Front Taper
Body
3' 7' (2.13 m) (0.9 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
31' (9.4 m)
58' (17.67 m)
TROPIC PLUS PALE YELLOW/ AQUA BLUE
TROPIC COMPACT | (100’) Cortland’s NEW Tropic Plus Compact is a full floating line built with an aggressive short head design. Ideal for throwing large air resistant flies or punching a cast into the wind the Tropic Plus Compact stays slick and hard in extreme heat. Offered in a wide range of sizes, the powerful head design provides a deep load that shoots a ton of line. Features include our new Grip Set Technology, dual welded loops for quick and easy leader or tip changes, and Cortland’s proprietary Precision Shoot Technology. Available in a pale yellow head and an aqua blue running line. 5-6 wt. - 200 grains | 7-8 wt. - 275 grains | 9-10 wt. - 350 grains | 11-12 wt. - 425 grains SIZES: WF 5-12 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF
Level Tip 6" (0.15 m) Taper 3' (.9 m)
BRENNA WILLIAMS AND DOG SKIPPER PHOTO: BRAD DICKEY
Head 20' (6.1 m)
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
Body 12' (3.7 m) Step 2.5' (.8 m) Step 1' (.3 m)
Running Line 61' (18.6 m)
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PRECISION SPECIALTY | FLY LINES
PRECISION SPECIALTY FLY LINES 9 SP ECIALTY GREEN / YELLOW
COMPACT FLOAT |
(100’) Cortland’s NEW Compact Series (Float) features a full floating short, compact, aggressive head design that loads deep and shoots an extreme amount of line with minimal false casts. Built on a braided nylon multifilament core with our proprietary HTx coating the Compact Series (Float) remains slick and supple in cold and warm conditions. Ideal for throwing large streamers, bass poppers, and heavy Clousers the unique taper design allows the angler to fish sink tips as well as short or long leaders. A color change at the head and handling section separates the moss green head and yellow running line for easy identification for when it’s time to re-cast or shoot line. 5-6 wt. - 200 grains | 7-8 wt. - 275 grains | 9-10 wt. - 350 grains | 11-12 wt. - 425 grains SIZES: WF 5-12 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 6" (0.15 m) Taper 3' (.9 m)
CLEAR TIP / LIGHT BLUE
Head
Body
20' (6.1 m)
Running Line
12' (3.7 m) Step 2.5' (.8 m) Step 1' (.3 m)
61' (18.6 m)
SP ECIALTY
COMPACT INTERMEDIATE (BLITZ) |
(100’)
Nothing beats the rush of big fish blitzing baitfish within reach or watching a huge trout crush your streamer just below the surface. The NEW Compact Intermediate (Blitz), with Cortland’s heat-tempered HTx surface technology, features a compact head that delivers quick, accurate casts with minimal false casting. The clear intermediate head is invisible to fish, stays near the surface and is visible enough for you to track your fly. The Sky-Blue running line indicates when it’s time to pick up and recast. 5-6 wt. - 200 grains | 7-8 wt. - 275 grains | 9-10 wt. - 350 grains | 11-12 wt. - 425 grains SIZES: WF 5-12 | TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOAT | TAPER: WF
| CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 6" (0.15 m) Taper 3' (.9 m)
Head 20' (6.1 m)
Body 12' (3.7 m) Step 2.5' (.8 m) Step 1' (.3 m)
Running Line 61' (18.6 m)
SP ECIALTY
BLACK / ELECTRIC GREEN
COMPACT SINK |
(100’)
Cortland’s NEW Compact Series Sinking lines are designed to be the most versatile sinking line on the market. Rated for both fresh and saltwater and all temperature conditions, our medium stiff monofilament core and proprietary HTx coating give the line a tangle free, supple feel in cool conditions but stay slick and hard in the tropics. The 28 FT sinking head is paired with a translucent colored intermediate running line putting the angler in the ideal feeding zone but allowing for easy line management and identifying when it’s time to re-cast or shoot line. Available in type 3, 6, and 9 sink rates with dual welded loops, the NEW Compact Sinking lines are ready for fishing small streamers to the biggest fly in your box! The versatile jacket material allows you to target anything from trout and small mouth to musky and striped bass. 5-6 wt. - 200 grains | 7-8 wt. - 275 grains | 9-10 wt. - 350 grains | 11-12 wt. - 425 grains SIZES: WF 5-12 WF= Weight Forward
BLACK / LIGHT BLUE
| TYPE: SINK/INTERMEDIATE | TAPER: WF |
CORE: MONOFILIMENT
F R E S H W AT E R / S A LT W AT E R
BROWN / ELECTRIC YELLOW
10 PRECISION SPECIALTY FLY LINES MOSS / WHITE
ORANGE / WHITE ORANGE / WHITE
SPECIALTY
OMNI-VERSE |
(100’)
Cortland’s Omni-verse taper is a long belly line with a 62’ overall head length, featuring a 25’ rear taper for extra-long casts and mending at greater distances. Offered in a hi-vis orange or stealthy moss green the Omni-verse is ideal for targeting a diverse range of species including Salmon/Steelhead, carp and trout. The longer head design is built at a true line size (AFFTMA Standard) and made to load the rod in close yet not feel too heavy at great distances. Features include an ideal color change to a super slick white running line, dual welded loops for quick and easy line or leader changes, and our proprietary Precision Shoot Technology. Built to throw nymphs, wet flies, small streamers, dries, and bombers the Omni-verse is our most versatile long belly line to date. SIZES: WF 4-10
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
6”(0.15 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example:WF 6F
Level Tip
Front Taper
6”(0.15 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example:WF 6F
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
30' (9.1 m)
25' (7.62 m)
37.5’(11.4 m)
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
30' (9.1 m)
25' (7.62 m)
37.5’(11.4 m)
SPECIALTY SAGE GREEN
COMPETITION (BRAID CORE) | (90’) As we’ve said before, feeling the take is of major importance when fishing modern nymphing techniques. We designed the latest edition of our competition nymphing lines with this in mind! Built with a super thin, strong and sensitive braided core, and offered in both level and double taper versions, this line will transmit the most sensitive of takes right through the system to your line holding hand. Its ultra-thin diameter will launch your bugs in exactly the direction you need them to go, and its great cast ability will ensure that longer range nymphing problems become a thing of the past. SIZES: .022
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: DT / LEVEL | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
Level Tip
Front Taper
Body
Rear Taper
Level Tip
1' (0.3 m)
17' (5.18 m)
54' (16.46 m)
17' (5.18 m)
1' (0.3 m)
Level
SPECIALTY GECKO GREEN
COMPETITION (MONO CORE) | (90’) The keys to nymphing are feeling the strike and setting the hook. Our competition mono core lines excel at both. Built with a proven taper, these ultra-sensitive, Gecko Green lines feature a thin, hard monofilament core. Perfectly round and stiff, this core transfers energy better and reduces line sag between rod guides — improving feel, preventing drag and increasing your fishing range. Also available in a .022 level taper.
F R E S H W AT E R
SIZES: .017 / .022 / .022 (LEVEL) / .024 / .026
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: DT / LEVEL |
CORE: MONOCORE
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Level Tip
Front Taper
Body
Rear Taper
Level Tip
1' (0.3 m)
17' (5.18 m)
54' (16.46 m)
17' (5.18 m)
1' (0.3 m)
Level
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12 PRECISION TROUT TROUT HERON / LIGHT BLUE
FINESSE TROUT II
| Micro-Tip (90’)
Our revolutionary Precision Finesse II is designed for fishing small flies at greater distances in complex currents. Features include a hard running line jacket material for longer casts and an extra-fine diameter front taper for the utmost in finesse. The unique supple coating in the head results in a fast-casting, highly accurate line that lands gently, floats higher, is less subject to drag — and mends with a flick of the wrist. Available in WF2F - WF6F. SIZES: WF 2-6
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
TROUT WHITE TIP / LIGHT GREEN
BIG FLY ™
| (100’)
Just as some fish are bigger than others, some flies are bigger too. And when it gets right down to it, sending one of those big fuzzy flies sailing across the sky is half the fun. A feat that’s humanly possible thanks to the aggressive front taper and overweighted head on our new Big Fly line. It loads quickly and throws big streamers, bass flies and tandem rigs with minimal false casting. The low-friction PST coating shoots smoothly through the guides, and the stiff, low-memory running line resists tangling. The two-foot Dyna-Tip keeps the line high and dry, and welded loops at both ends makes rigging quick and easy. All the things you need to go after the big boys. SIZES: WF 5-8
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Body
Back Taper
Level Step
Running Line
7' (2.1 m)
10' (3 m)
64' (19.5 m)
Body
6" (0.15 m) 5.5' (1.6 m) 8' (2.4 m) Taper 3' (.9 m) Taper 2' (.6 m)
TROUT CHARTREUSE / IVORY
TROUT BOSS ™ HTx |
(100’)
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 35’ 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. And the new heat-tempered coating seals out dirt and oils while maintaining an exceptionally low friction coefficient. The result? Trout Boss HTx casts tighter loops, shoots farther, floats higher and is even more durable than its predecessor. SIZES: WF 3-8
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
Body
6” (0.15 m) 6' (1.8 m)
19.5' (5.94 m)
Running Line Back Taper 9.5' (2.9 m)
64.5' (19.66 m)
TROUT CHARTREUSE TIP / GREY
INDICATOR NYMPH
| 2’ Hi-Vis Chartreuse Dyna-Tip™ (100’)
F R E S H W AT E R
Fishing multifly nymph rigs has some obvious advantages when it comes to hooking fish — and some rather obvious challenges, too. Cortland’s new Precision Indicator Nymph line makes casting multifly indicator rigs a win-win situation with a short front taper and robust head to transfer energy with authority for positive turnover. A unique oversized, high-visibility two-foot chartreuse Dyna-Tip is easier to see than traditional orange tips in low light, and acts as an indictor when European or high-stick nymphing. SIZES: WF 4-8
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| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
PRECISION TWO HANDED LINES 13
PRECISION | TWO HANDED LINES
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14 PRECISION TWO-HANDED LINES PRECISION LIME GREEN / IVORY
COMPACT SWITCH
| Dual Welded Loops (100’)
There’s a different breed of two-handed casters out there, and a lot of them are fishing with our Precision Compact Switch line. Featuring an oversized tip, supple lime-green head, and a harder, stiffer running line, it excels at Skagit-style longrange casts and will throw bulky flies and aggressive sinking tips long distances with minimal effort. The 4-6 weights have 25-foot heads; 7-8 weights have 28-foot heads. 4 wt. - 240 grains | 5 wt. - 300 grains | 6 wt. - 375 grains | 7 wt. - 425 grains | 8 wt. - 485 grains SIZES: WF 4-8 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 6" (0.15 m)
LIGHT BLUE / BRIGHT ORANGE
Front Taper
Back Taper
Body
2.5' (0.76 m)
20' (6.09 m)
Running Line
2.5' (0.76 m)
74.5' (22.7 m)
PRECISION
SPEY SHORT
| 46’ Short Belly (100’)
Rated for 11’6” to 12’6” Spey rods, and tapered to effortlessly execute Spey, roll and overhead casts, our all-new 46’ belly Spey line is the right choice for shorter “grilse” rods. 7 wt. - 450 grains | 8 wt. - 500 grains | 9 wt. - 550 grains | 10 wt. - 625 grains SIZES: WF 7-10 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF 46’ SHORT-BELLY SPEY
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
MEDIUM BLUE / BRIGHT ORANGE
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
10' (3 m)
Level
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
15' (4.5 m)
5' (1.5 m)
54' (16.4 m)
Taper
2' (.6 m) 13' (3.9 m)
PRECISION
SPEY MEDIUM
| 53’ Medium Belly (110’)
Rated for 12’ to 13’ Spey rods, and tapered for Spey, roll and overhead casts, our all-new 53’ medium-belly Spey line is ideal for most midsized Spey rods. 7 wt. - 500 grains | 8 wt. - 550 grains | 9 wt. - 600 grains | 10 wt. - 675 grains SIZES: WF 7-10 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF 53’ MEDIUM-BELLY SPEY | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT WF= Weight Forward
ELECTRIC BLUE / BRIGHT ORANGE
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
12' (3.6 m)
Taper
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
14' (4.2 m)
17' (5.1 m)
6' (1.8 m)
57' (17.3 m)
Level 3' (.9 m)
PRECISION
SPEY LONG
| 60’ Long Belly (120’)
Rated for 13’ to 15’ Spey rods, and tapered for Spey, roll and overhead casts, our all-new 60’ long-belly Spey line is sized for the longest Spey rods. F R E S H W AT E R
7 wt. - 550 grains | 8 wt. - 600 grains | 9 wt. - 650 grains | 10 wt. - 725 grains SIZES: WF 7-10
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF 60’ LONG-BELLY SPEY | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
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Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
14' (4.2 m)
Level 3' (.9 m)
Taper
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
15' (4.5 m)
21' (6.4 m)
6' (1.8 m)
60' (18.2 m)
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PRECISION | SUBSURFACE LINES
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PRECISION CLEAR TIP / MINT GREEN
GHOST TIP | 5’ Clear Tip / Tip Sink Rate: 1.25 - 1.75 IPS | (90’) A clear, 5’ intermediate tip line that’s ideal for fishing lake depths from the surface film to 5 feet or for nymphing in rivers and streams. SIZES: WF 5-7
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
5' (1.52 m)
Body 27' (8.23 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
5' (1.52 m)
52' (15.85 m)
140 (9.07)
Example: WF 5 F/I
CLEAR TIP / MINT GREEN
PRECISION
GHOST TIP | 15’ Clear Tip / Tip Sink Rate: 1.25 - 1.75 IPS | (90’) A clear, 15’ intermediate tip line that’s ideal for fishing lake depths from 5 to 15 feet. SIZES: WF 5-9
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
5' (1.52 m)
Body 27' (8.23 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
5' (1.52 m)
52' (15.85 m)
140 (9.07)
Example: WF 5 F/I
CAMO TIP / OLIVE GREEN
PRECISION | 7’ Clear Camo Tip / Tip Sink Rate: 1.25 - 1.75 IPS | (90’)
If you fish enough, you’ll eventually find yourself in situations where nothing seems to work. Fish more and you learn even the most technical situations have solutions. For example, our Denny Rickards 7’ Clear Camo Tip was 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 from the bottom to feed. The 7’ Clear Camo intermediate tip stays higher in the water column and can be picked up with minimal surface disturbance at any time during a retrieve for a quick cast to cruising fish. SIZES: WF 5-7
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 7' (2.13 m)
Body 20' (6.09 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
4' (1.21 m)
58' (17.67 m)
140 (9.07)
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DENNY RICKARDS
16 PRECISION SUBSURFACE
BLACK TIP / BRIGHT GREEN
BLACK TIP / YELLOW
PRECISION
QUICK DESCENT | 15’ Type 8 Sinking Tip / Tip Sink Rate: 8 IPS | (100’) Precision Quick Descent lines are the perfect choice for getting down deep — and fast. Unlike shooting heads that “hinge” instantly and are prone to tangling, the Quick Descent lines feature a beefy, elongated rear taper to provide a smooth transition from a fast-sinking head to a well-mannered running line for less kick when they turn over — and easier handling on the retrieve. Available with 15-foot tips that sink 8 inches per second, they are offered in a choice of color-coded grain weights to quickly and easily load 6- through 10-weight rods. SIZES: WF 200 gr. (6,7&8)
| TYPE:
SINKING TIP / FLOATING | TAPER: WF
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
BLACK TIP / MEDIUM BLUE SIZES: WF 250 gr. (7,8,&9)
| TYPE: SINKING TIP / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
SIZES: WF 300 gr. (8,9&10)
BLACK TIP / OLIVE GREEN
| TYPE: SINKING TIP / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
PRECISION
QUICK DESCENT | 24’ Type 8 Sinking Tip / Tip Sink Rate: 8 IPS | (100’)
BLACK TIP / ORANGE
Precision Quick Descent lines are the perfect choice for getting down deep — and fast. Unlike shooting heads that “hinge” instantly and are prone to tangling, the Quick Descent lines feature a beefy, elongated rear taper to provide a smooth transition from a fast-sinking head to a well-mannered running line for less kick when they turn over — and easier handling on the retrieve. Available with 24-foot tips that sink 8 inches per second, they are offered in a choice of color-coded grain weights to quickly and easily load 6- through 10-weight rods. SIZES: WF 200 gr. (6,7&8) | TYPE: SINKING TIP / FLOATING | TAPER: WF
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
BLACK TIP / YELLOW
24' (7.32 m)
Body 5' (1.52 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
3' (0.91 m)
68' (20.72 m)
Example: WF 175 Grain
SIZES: WF 250 gr. (7,8&9) | TYPE: SINKING TIP / FLOATING | TAPER: WF
Level Tip
F R E S H W AT E R
24' (7.32 m)
Body 5' (1.52 m)
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
Back Taper
Running Line
3' (0.91 m)
68' (20.72 m)
Example: WF 250 Grain
SIZES: WF 300 gr. (8,9&10) | TYPE: SINKING TIP / FLOATING | TAPER: WF
Level Tip
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24' (7.32 m) Example: WF 325 Grain
Body 5' (1.52 m)
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
Back Taper
Running Line
3' (0.91 m)
68' (20.72 m)
444 | CLASSIC FLY LINES
F R E S H W AT E R
444 | CLASSIC FLY LINES 17
18 444 CLASSIC FLOATING LINES
444 CLASSIC MOSS GREEN
MODERN TROUT
| (90’)
Designed for the intermediate and advanced level angler, the new 444 Classic Modern Trout delivers the ultimate combination between performance and price. A perfect blend of weight distribution along the taper gives you the ability to load faster-action rods while still maintaining that versatile feel. The 444 Classic Modern Trout has the power and controlled taper design to cast indicator rigs, dry flies and streamers. Offered in both orange and moss green to give you the option of stealth or visibility. Available in WF3F – WF6F. ORANGE
SIZES: WF 3-6 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPERS: WF
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example: WF 6 F
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 7' (2.13 m) Example: WF 6 F
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
16' (4.88 m)
25' (7.62 m)
41' (12.5 m)
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
16' (4.88 m)
25' (7.62 m)
41' (12.5 m)
444 SL CLASSIC MINT GREEN
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
| (105’)
Most fly anglers with a few years of fishing under their belts have had a Cortland 444 SL (specialized line) on their reels. The original fast-shooting distance line, and the first choice of expert fly anglers for over 30 years, it’s formulated with a special stiffening process and a proprietary top coat that provides a harder, reduced-friction finish. The casting performance of the legendary “green line” continues to attract anglers of all skill levels. Now available with a welded front loop for convenient leader changes. Available in weight-forward. SIZES: WF 3-9 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPERS: WF
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward | DT= Double Tapers
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 10' (3.1 m) Example: WF 5 F
Level Tip
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
25' (7.62 m)
6' (1.83 m)
63' (19.20 m)
140 (9.07)
Body
Taper
6" (0.15 m) 8' (2.43 m) Example: DT 5 F
PEACH
Taper
73' (22.25 m)
444 CLASSIC
Level Tip
8' (2.43 m) 6" (0.15 m)
Grains (Grams) 140 (9.07)
| (WF / DT 90’)
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. The high-floating, distinctively visible 444 Classic shoots through the guides without hesitation to turn over the longest, finest leaders. Now available with a welded front loop for easy leader rigging. Yes, we were actually able to improve a classic. SIZES: WF 3-9 / DT 3-9 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPERS: WF or DT
| CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
F R E S H W AT E R
WF= Weight Forward | DT= Double Tapers
Level Tip
Front Taper
6" (0.15 m) 8' (2.43 m) Example: WF 5 F
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Level Tip
Taper
6" (0.15 m) 8' (2.43 m) Example: DT 5 F
Body 20' (6.09 m)
Back Taper 4' (1.21 m)
Body 73' (22.25 m)
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
57.5' (17.53 m)
140 (9.07)
Taper
Level Tip
8' (2.43 m) 6" (0.15 m)
Grains (Grams) 140 (9.07)
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444 CLASSIC LIGHT BLUE
BIG SHOT |
(90’)
The 444 Classic Big Shot features an aggressive front taper and overweighted head design for throwing big streamers, bass flies and tandem rigs with minimal false casting. Built a full line size heavy, the 444 Classic Big Shot loads quickly and the low-friction coating shoots smoothly through the guides with a low-memory running line that resists tangling. Available in WF5F – WF9F. SIZES: WF 5-9
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF |
CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
6” (0.15 m)
3' (0.91 m)
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
16' (4.9 m)
7' (2.13 m)
63' 6” (19.35 m)
210 (13.60)
Example: WF 8 F
444 CLASSIC OLIVE
SPRING CREEK
| (90’)
Spring creeks — and the wary trout that haunt them — present unique challenges that require special skills and specialized tackle. Super-fast rods and overweighted lines with brightly colored tips will announce your presence as surely as stoning the pool. By contrast, the extra-long, supple tip of the 444 Classic Spring Creek lands delicately, yet transfers energy so efficiently it turns over the longest, finest leader with authority and control. The muted olive color eliminates line flash while blending into the streamside foliage. The 444 Classic coating material remains supple in the coldest creeks to help defeat swirling and conflicting currents for longer drag-free drifts. Now offered with a welded front loop for simple leader changes. SIZES: WF 2-6
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 4' (1.21 m)
Front Taper
Body
8' (2.43 m)
24' (7.31 m)
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
3' (0.91 m)
51' (15.54 m)
140 (9.07)
Example: WF 5 F
444 CLASSIC
SYLK
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. SIZES: WF 3-8 / DT 2-6
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPERS: WF or DT | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward | DT= Double Taper
Level Tip
Front Taper
2' (0.6 m) 10' (3.04 m) Example: WF 5 F
Back Taper
Body 24' (7.3 m)
3' (0.91 m)
Level Tip
Taper
Body
2' (0.6 m)
10' (3.04 m)
66' (7.3 m)
Example: DT 5 F
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
51' (15.54 m)
140 (9.07)
Taper 10' (3.04 m)
Level Tip 2' (0.6 m)
Grains (Grams) 140 (9.07)
F R E S H W AT E R
MUSTARD
| (90’)
20 444 CLASSIC SUBSURFACE LINES
444 | SUBSURFACE LINES BROWN TIP / PEACH
BLACK TIP / MINT GREEN
P H O T O : A RT I E L O O M I S
444 CLASSIC
10’ SINK-TIP TYPE 3 / TYPE 6 | (90’) Type 3 Sink Rate: 3.5 - 4 IPS | Type 6 Sink Rate: 6.25 - 7 IPS There is nothing more frustrating than knowing your fly isn’t getting down to feeding fish. Cortland’s 444 Classic Sink Tip line features a 10-foot fast-sinking tip for fishing streamers, nymphs and other subsurface flies in deeper water and faster currents. The supple, super-smooth finish of the floating section shoots with authority and mends with ease, while the sinking tip gets the fly down where you want it, or more importantly, where the fish want it. Available in Type 3 (3.5-4 IPS) and Type 6 (6.25-7 IPS). SIZES: WF 4-9
| TYPE: SINKING / FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
TYPE 3 BROWN
Front Taper
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
Levelm) 8' (2.43 Front m) 6" (0.15 Tip WF 5 F/S Taper Example:
20' (6.09 m) Body
Body
Back 4' (1.21 m) Taper
57.5' (17.53 m) Running Line
140 (9.07)
6" (0.15 m) 8' (2.43 m)
20' (6.09 m)
4' (1.21 m)
55.5' (16.91 m)
444 CLASSIC
FULL SINKING TYPE 3 / TYPE 6 | (90’) Type 3 Sink Rate: 3.5 - 4 IPS | Type 6 Sink Rate: 6.25 - 7 IPS
S U B S U R FA C E O P LI NES
The 444 Classic Sinking fly lines offer a premium-performance, slick-shooting, durable, full-sinking line at an agreeable price. Available in the two most popular sink rates: Type 3 (3.5 - 4 IPS) and Type 6 (6.25 - 7 IPS). They come with a welded front loop for extra convenience when changing leaders. TYPE 6 BLACK
SIZES: WF 4-9
| TYPE: FULL SINKING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
6" (0.15 m) 6' (1.83 m) Example: WF 5 I
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Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
20' (6.09 m)
6' (1.83 m)
57.5' (17.53 m)
140 (9.07)
444 CLASSIC SUBSURFACE FLY LINES 21 CLEAR CAMO
444 CLASSIC
SMALL GAME INTERMEDIATE
| Sink Rate: 1.25 - 1.75 IPS | (90’)
The 444 Small Game Intermediate is made with a supple, crystal-clear intermediate coating over a clear or mottled monofilament core, depending on color. The result is one of the most popular and effective clear intermediate fly lines for stillwater angling in the world. Slowly sinking and virtually invisible to fish, it’s ideal for moving water or still. Available in 4 to 7 wt. in clear and clear camo. SIZES: WF 4-7
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE (1.25 - 1.75 IPS) | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
CLEAR
CLEAR CAMO
2' (0.61 m) Example: WF 7 I
Front Taper 3' (0.91 m)
Body
Back Taper
Level Step
Running Line
18' (5.48 m)
6' (1.83 m)
13' (3.96 m)
48' (14.6 m)
444 CLASSIC
BIG GAME INTERMEDIATE
| Sink Rate: 1.25 - 1.75 IPS | (90’)
The 444 Big Game Intermediate, like the small game version, is made with a supple, crystal-clear intermediate coating over a clear or mottled monofilament core, depending on color. Compared to the small game line, the 444 Big Game has a more compact, aggressive WF taper, designed specifically to load larger weight rods even at shorter distances. The result is a line that is more comfortable to cast over long periods of fishing with rods sized 8 or larger. Available in 8 to 12 wt in clear or clear camo. A great choice for predatory freshwater species. SIZES: WF 8-12
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE (1.25 - 1.75 IPS) | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
CLEAR
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m) 6' (1.8 m) Example: WF 10-12 F
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
7' (2.1 m)
28' (8.5 m)
48' (14.6 m)
444 CLASSIC
INTERMEDIATE
In their bag of tricks, many savvy stillwater anglers prefer our 444 Classic Intermediate fly line to a floating line when fishing dry flies or emergers in the film during windy conditions. They like the way the thin diameter line slices through the wind and settles just below the surface waves to maintain a straight-line connection with the fly. Of course, with a precise specific gravity of 1.06, our neutral-density 444 Classic Intermediate is only a tad heavier than water and it sinks ever so slowly. Ideally used for fishing swimming nymphs and emergers over shallow, submerged weed beds. SIZES: WF 5-8
| TYPE: INTERMEDIATE (1.25 - 1.75 IPS) | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
6" (0.15 m) 8' (2.43 m) Example: WF 5 I
Body 20' (6.09 m)
Back Taper 4' (1.21 m)
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
57.5' (17.53 m)
140 (9.07)
F R E S H W AT E R
ICE BLUE
| Sink Rate: 1.25 - 1.75 IPS | (90’)
22 444 SALTWATER FLY LINES
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444 | SALTWATER FLY LINES
P H O T O : C H E L S E A S TA M Y
444 CLASSIC
TROPIC ALL PURPOSE SAND
| (90’)
The 444 Classic Tropic All Purpose features a shorter front taper that loads quickly and easily turns over larger, air-resistant flies in both fresh and saltwater. The solid monofilament core has virtually no memory so your line stays tangle-free and ready to cast when fishing in the tight quarters of a canoe or kayak. Constructed using our tropic coating for a durable, hard finish that shoots smoothly through the guides in the hottest weather. The Classic Tropic All Purpose line comes with a front welded loop for speedy rigging and leader changes. SIZES: WF 5-12 | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF
Level Tip 1' (0.3 m)
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Example: WF 8 F
Front Taper 3' (0.91 m)
| CORE: MONOFILAMENT
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
18' (5.48 m)
6' (1.83 m)
62' (18.89 m)
210 (13.60)
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333 CLASSIC | FLY LINES
24 333™ CLASSIC FLY LINES 333 CLASSIC YELLOW
TROUT / ALL PURPOSE
| (90’)
333 Classic Trout / All Purpose fly line is a durable, high-floating, general-purpose fly line available in a weight-forward taper. The weight-forward line features a modified long-belly taper for easier overhead and roll casting, mending and general line handling control. Designed to perform well with modern medium- to fast-action graphite rods, the original 333 was the industry’s first modern PVC fly line and has been a popular choice among avid fly anglers for over 50 years. | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
SIZES: WF 3-10 WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 1' (0.3 m)
Level Tip
Front Taper
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
10' (3.1 m)
25' (7.62 m)
6' (1.83 m)
48' (14.63 m)
Body
Taper
6" (0.15 m) 8' (2.43 m)
Taper
73' (22.25 m)
Level Tip
8' (2.43 m) 6" (0.15 m)
333 CLASSIC YELLOW
SALTWATER FLOATING
| (90’)
Cortland’s 333 Classic Saltwater floating fly line is a great all-round line for fishing stripers, redfish, bonefish and other saltwater quarry. Featuring a stiff PVC coating over a monofilament core with an easy-casting, weight-forward taper, the 333 Classic will cast larger flies in windy conditions to maximize your enjoyment of a great day out on the water. | TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: WF | CORE: MONOFILAMENT
SIZES: WF 7-10 WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
3' (0.91 m)
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
Grains (Grams)
18' (5.48 m)
6' (1.83 m)
62' (18.89 m)
210 (13.60)
Example: WF 8 F
333 CLASSIC BROWN
FULL SINKING TYPE 3
| Sink Rate: 3.5 - 4 IPS | (90’)
The 333 Classic Full Sinking line is a Type 3 (3.5 - 4 IPS) sinking fly line for fishing in deep lakes and faster rivers. It’s ideal for fishing at moderate depths, while also serving as a great trolling line with a steady drop for perfect presentations to suspended fish. SIZES: WF 5-8
| TYPE: FULL SINKING | TAPER: WF | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
WF= Weight Forward
Level Tip 1' (0.3 m)
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Front Taper
Body
Back Taper
Running Line
10' (3.1 m)
25' (7.62 m)
6' (1.83 m)
48' (14.63 m)
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COMPETITION RODS
C O RY S C O T T C O RT L A N D P R O T E A M
COMPETITION RODS
Enter Cortland’s Competition rod series. Built from high-modulus, ultrasensitive graphite blanks, our rods are weighted toward the butt to help maintain the optimum 45-degree angle without tiring your wrist. The matte black finish helps dampen vibration to prevent shock waves when presenting the fly. Black, single-foot guides are oversized to ease leader knot transfers for fishing short distances. And the handle is thin, with an ergonomic taper that allows an angler to touch a finger against the blank for strike detection. Available in 9’6’’ 2 wt., 10’ 3 wt., 10’ 4 wt., 10’6’’ 3 wt. and 10’6’’ 4 wt., four-piece rods. All rods include hook keepers and fighting butts with hard cork bottoms.
COMPETITION RODS
European-style nymphing is catching on in the U.S. for one very good reason. It catches fish. The method is straightforward enough. You fish the rod at a 45-degree angle to the water, draping the line and maintaining a relatively tight line from the tip of the rod to the fly itself. The result is a natural, dead (and deadly) drift that all but eliminates leader slack and dramatically improves strike detection. The key, though, is the right rod. It must be long, lightweight and ultrasensitive.
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COMPETITION RODS LEADERS AND TIPPET PRECISION SALTWATER TAPERED LEADERS
SALTWATER Our all-purpose Precision Saltwater leaders are made from hard nylon for superior abrasion resistance and increased stiffness. Designed with a long butt section and aggressive taper to turn over heavy flies, each comes with a pre-tied Perfection loop for easy rigging. Available in 9’ and 12’ lengths in 8, 10 and 12 lb. test. SIZES: 8, 10, 12 LB. test
| LENGTHS: 9FT., 12FT. | MATERIAL: HARD, ABRASION-RESISTANT NYLON MONOFILAMENT
P RECISION FRESHWATER TAPERED LEADERS
TROUT Our Precision Trout Leaders are extruded from high-tenacity copolymers for a perfect combination of high tensile strength, controlled stretch and abrasion resistance. Precisely tapered with a stiff butt and delicate, supple tip for positive turnovers and drag free drifts, each leader is treated with special additives to reduce glare and improve wet knot strength. Comes with a pre-tied Perfection loop for easy rigging. SIZES: 0X - 7X
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| LENGTHS: 7-1/2FT., 9FT., 12FT. | MATERIAL: HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH NYLON MONOFILAMENT
LEADERS AND TIPPET 27 PRECISION
FLUOROCARBON LEADERS Cortland’s Precision Fluorocarbon Leaders are virtually invisible underwater while providing exceptional resistance to abrasion. Formulated for maximum knot strength and tapered for positive turnovers, they are ideal for stalking wary fish in clearwater situations. With pre-tied Perfection loops for easy rigging, they’re available in 9’ lengths in tippets sizes from 0X to 8X. SIZES: 0X – 8X
| LENGTH: 9FT. | MATERIAL: FLUOROCARBON
PRECISION
INDICATOR MONO Cortland offers a lineup of indicator mono, intended to help you build visible leaders that help with strike detection. Available in three color options: bi-color (red/yellow alternating), super yellow and opaque white. SIZES: .09, .010, .011, .012, .013, .014
| LENGTH: 20 FT. | MATERIAL: MONOFILAMENT
PRECISION
TIPPET MATERIAL MONOFILAMENT Precision copolymer nylon tippet material is super-strong, supple and highly abrasion resistant. With a low-glare finish and outstanding knot strength, it is available in 30-yard spools in diameters ranging from 0X to 8X. SIZES: 0X – 8X
| LENGTH 30 YDS. | MATERIAL: HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH NYLON MONOFILAMENT
FLUOROCARBON Precision Fluorocarbon tippet material provides high strength and abrasion resistance, low underwater visibility and excellent knot strength for fishing in situations where extreme stealth is required. Knots easily to monofilament. Comes on 30-yard spools in sizes from 0X to 8X. SIZES: 0X – 8X
| LENGTH 30 YDS. | MATERIAL: FLUOROCARBON
SPECIALTY LEADERS & TIPPETS
SST 10 SST 10 is a supple, nylon-coated, multistrand stainless-steel leader material that knots easily but is tough enough to stand up to the sharpest teeth. Available in green from 10-pound to 50-pound test, we offer an SST 10 for every size and shape of toothy species, from northern pike and musky to bluefish. Comes in 10foot coils. LB TEST: 10, 15, 20, 35, 50
| COIL: 10 FT. | COLOR: GREEN
LEADERS & T IPPET
STAINLESS STEEL LEADER MATERIAL
28 FLY LINE BACKING ALISSA VINOSKI P H O T O : PAT R I C K R H E A
LEADERS & TIPPET
FLY LINE BACKING 2016
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HI-VIS ORANGE WHITE HI-VIS YELLOW
BLUE
SPOOL (YDS.): 250, 1000, 2500 COLOR: WHITE, HI-VIS YELLOW, HI-VIS ORANGE, BLUE, HOT PINK
LB. TEST: 30, 50, 80 SPOOL (YDS.): 300, 2500 COLOR: HI-VIS YELLOW, PINK, BLUE, WHITE
MICRON ™ BACKING
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 they use Micron — every time. Available in 20-lb. and 30-lb. test, in traditional white, blue, hot pink, hi-vis yellow or orange.
GEL SPUN BACKING
Cortland’s Gel Spun backing is made from super-high-strength gel-spun fibers, braided to exact specifications. The tight, round braid allows you to pack a lot of backing onto small spools. Available in hi-vis yellow, pink, blue, white, in 30-lb., 50-lb., and 80 lb. test on 300 and 2500-yard spools.
BACK IN G
LB. TEST: 20, 30
HOT PINK
30 FLY LINE EXTENSIONS BRAIDED MONO
Cortland’s Braided Mono features a unique coating for easy handling, low friction and added suppleness. Available in 20 LB, 30 LB and 50 LB test in 100 FT and 500 FT lengths. This product is ideal for shooting/running lines and building loops to connect shooting heads, tips and backing. Offered in white only. LB. TEST: 20, 30, 50 SPOOL (YDS.): 100, 500 COLOR: WHITE
LEVEL SINKING LINE
Cortland’s Level Sinking Series is designed for shooting heads, trolling and sink-tips. Built on a medium stiff mono core, the Level Sinking Series allows anglers cut to a desired length for heads and tips or use as is for trolling. The medium stiff mono core is ideal for stripping the PVC jacket and creating a loop for quick and easy tip, head and leader changes. The Level Sinking Series is rated in Grains Per Foot (GPF) and Inches Per Second (IPS). WEIGHT: 10 GPF (6-7IPS), 15 GPF (8-9IPS), AND 20 GPF (10+IPS). SPOOL (FT.): 150, 500
MINT GREEN
FLOATING / SHOOTING / RUNNING LINE
| (100’)
Cortland’s Shooting/Running Line is ideal for use with shooting heads or “chuck’n duck” fishing with split shot. Built on a braided nylon multifilament core with a stiff, hard finish, the line shoots beautifully and resists tangling when retrieved. An extra-large loop is welded to one end of the line and standard-sized loop welded to the other for added convenience when changing lines and shooting heads. Available in Mint Green. SIZES: .027” / .031” / .035” / .040” | TYPE: FLOATING
| TAPER: LEVEL
CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
TIPPET RINGS
Cortland tippet rings are made from high quality stainless steel and finished in stealthy nickel black. They are the perfect solution for super-fast rigging of leader to tippet connections, saving both time and tippet material, which is both great on your pocket and more importantly the environment! They are super strong and lightweight and are perfect for dry fly fishing as well as nymphing and streamer fishing. Available in 10 packs - 2mm or 3mm.
2017
F LY F I S H I N G C A T A L O G
CORTLANDLINE.COM COMBO OUTFITS 3131
COMBO OUTFITS
The Cortland 9 FT – 7/8 WT fly fishing outfit features a carbon fiber blank with a steady fast action, a fighting butt, a graphite plastic reel with a solid drag system and quick spool release button. The kit also includes a high quality WF7/8 90 FT floating fly line with 75 feet of backing. This kit is ideal for Trout, Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, Carp, and Saltwater species.
COMBO OUTFITS
The Cortland 9 FT – 4/5 WT fly fishing outfit features a carbon fiber blank with a steady fast action, a graphite plastic reel with a solid drag system and quick spool release button. The kit also includes a high quality WF4/5 90 FT floating fly line with 75 feet of backing. This kit is ideal for Trout, Panfish, and Bass.
32 COMPETITION SERIES
COMPETITION SERIES CORTLAND COMPETITION SERIES | CORTLAND IS A PROUD SPONSORFLY OF THELINE 2016 WORLD FLY FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP BACKING
JASON LIEVERST C O RT L A N D I N T E R N AT I O N A L S A L E S A N D P R O D U C T DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
COMPETITION SERIES 33 TIPPET RINGS
Cortland tippet rings are made from high quality stainless steel and finished in stealthy nickel black. They are the perfect solution for super-fast rigging of leader to tippet connections, saving both time and tippet material, which is both great on your pocket and more importantly the environment! They are super strong and lightweight and are perfect for dry fly fishing as well as nymphing and streamer fishing. Available in 10 packs - 2mm or 3mm.
SPECIALTY GECKO GREEN
COMPETITION (MONO CORE) | (90’) SIZES: .017 / .022 / .022 (LEVEL) / .024 / .026
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: DT / LEVEL |
CORE: MONOCORE Level Tip
Front Taper
1' (0.3 m)
Body
17' (5.18 m)
54' (16.46 m)
Rear Taper
Level Tip
17' (5.18 m)
1' (0.3 m)
Level
SAGE GREEN
SPECIALTY
COMPETITION (BRAID CORE) | (90’) SIZES: .022
| TYPE: FLOATING | TAPER: DT / LEVEL | CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT
Level Tip
Front Taper
Body
1' (0.3 m)
17' (5.18 m)
54' (16.46 m)
Rear Taper
Level Tip
17' (5.18 m)
1' (0.3 m)
Level
COMPETITION RODS
PRECISION
INDICATOR MONO Cortland offers a lineup of indicator mono, intended to help you build visible leaders that help with strike detection. Available in three color options: bi-color (red/yellow alternating), super yellow and opaque white. SIZES: .09, .010, .011, .012, .013, .014
| LENGTH: 20 FT. | MATERIAL: MONOFILAMENT
COMPETITION SERIES
Available in 9’6’’ 2 wt., 10’ 3 wt., 10’ 4 wt., 10’6’’ 3 wt. and 10’6’’ 4 wt., four-piece rods. All rods include hook keepers and fighting butts with hard cork bottoms.
3736 KELLOGG ROAD / CORTLAND, NY 13045 / 607-756-2851 / F 607-753-8835 / INFO@CORTLANDLINE.COM