The Standard in Fishing Line

Designed and manufactured in the US for consistent performance on the water

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Built on Experience. Designed for Performance.

For more than a century, Cortland has focused on one thing: building fishing lines that perform consistently in real conditions. Every line is engineered for a specific application so anglers can fish with confidence.

Find the Right Line

Fly and braided lines built for freshwater and saltwater conditions.

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Introduced in 1979

444 Peach Fly Line

A classic fly line trusted for decades for its feel, control, and consistency on the water.

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Exclusive to Cortland

Ultra Premium Tippet

A precision tippet material designed to be strong, supple, and nearly invisible between the line and the fly.

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Manufactured with Intent

Designed and manufactured in the United States with a focus on consistency, control, and long-term performance.

Materials First

From coatings to tapers to finishing, every detail is developed with consistency and performance in mind.

Trusted by Anglers

Cortland products are chosen by anglers who value predictability, feel, and performance over trends.

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Coatings

Line coatings are developed to manage friction, maintain feel, and perform consistently across changing conditions.

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Tapers

Taper design is tuned to deliver predictable control and a consistent feel from cast to cast.

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Finishes

Final finishing ensures each line meets performance expectations over time, not just on the first day of use.

Finding the Right Line

Explore how line design, species, water, and conditions come together.

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Line Design

A reference to Cortland’s materials, construction, and technologies across fly and braided lines.

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FRESHWATER FLY LINES

Explore fly lines designed for rivers, streams, and lakes across a wide range of freshwater conditions.

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saltwater fly lines

Fly lines built for temperature stability, durability, and performance in demanding saltwater environments.

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BRAIDED LINES AND LEADERS

High-strength braided lines and leader materials designed for conventional fishing applications.

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