Northeast Striped Bass Report - July 4th Weekend
Regional striped bass reports from Long Island Sound, New Jersey, and Massachusetts with seasonal bait notes, fly suggestions, and local fishing conditions.
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Cortland Articles
Fishing Knowledge, Stories & Field Notes
Read practical line knowledge, fishing stories, setup guidance, and on-the-water insight from Cortland.
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Fly Fishing Articles
We have Your Back-ing
Nick Curcione explains why fly line backing deserves more attention, sharing lessons from big fish, backing failures, and decades of using Micron, Gel Spun, and Hollow-X.
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When The Wind Blows - Trouble In Paradise
Ellie Reeves shares a stormy Costa Rican jungle fishing story, trading rough tarpon conditions for backwater guapote, snook, and surprise action far from the river mouth.
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Complete Tarpon Fishing Tackle Guide: Expert Tips from Florida Guide
Honson Lau breaks down essential tarpon fly fishing tackle, including rod weight selection, clear and colored tarpon fly lines, and his preferred tapered leader setup.
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Top 5 Winter Trout Fishing Products
Cortland Line shares five essential products for winter trout fishing, from tippet rings and fluorocarbon tippet to trout, streamer, and euro nymph lines.
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Tips, Flies, and Setups for Targeting Great Lakes Steelhead and Trout
Brooks Robinson breaks down Great Lakes trout and steelhead tributary setups, including indicator, swing, and tightline rigs, preferred flies, timing, and helpful fall fishing tips.
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Mako Madness
Nick Curcione breaks down the thrill of targeting mako sharks on fly gear, from chumming and hooksets to the Cortland lines and backing used offshore.
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Arapaima: The Fish of 5000 Casts or More
Armando Giraldo recounts a demanding arapaima trip filled with long casts, tough conditions, and hard-earned success with one of South America’s most powerful jungle fish.
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Virginia Summers: Endless Fishing Opportunities
Remick Smothers explores the summer fly fishing opportunities around Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, from redfish and speckled trout on the flats to freshwater oddballs close to home.
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Q&A with Double Gold Medalist Valerio Santi Amantini
Cortland pro team member Valerio Santi Amantini reflects on his double gold medal performance at the 2024 Masters World Championship in the Czech Republic.
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Stillwater: Fly Fishing’s Hidden Gem
Stillwater fly fishing opens up overlooked opportunities for trout anglers, with practical insight on fish behavior, gear, fly lines, rigging, and terminal tackle.
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Making a Difference with The Mayfly Project
Cortland Line partners with The Mayfly Project to support youth in foster care through fly fishing mentorship, conservation, and time on the water.
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