Matching the Line to the Mission: A Guide’s Take on Streamer Setups
Streamer success depends on more than the fly. James Garrettson shares how three Cortland lines help anglers match depth, water type, and fishing style on the San Juan.
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Read practical line knowledge, fishing stories, setup guidance, and on-the-water insight from Cortland.
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When and Where to Fish Braid, Mono & Fluorocarbon
Andrew Ragas breaks down when and where to fish braid, monofilament, and fluorocarbon based on species, habitat, lure style, and presentation.
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Cortland Line Hollow-X: A Fly Angler’s Ally for Battling Big Pelagics
Al Quattrocchi explains why Cortland Hollow-X backing is built for offshore fly fishing, from smooth reel performance to strength under pressure.
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Fishing Line Maintenance
Andrew Ragas shares practical line maintenance tips for knowing when to replace, re-spool, and store monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid.
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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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Long Rod & Light Line Strategies for Smallmouth
Andrew Ragas explains how long spinning rods, light braid, and finesse presentations help target pressured smallmouth with longer casts, subtler baits, and better control.
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The Best & Most Affordable Hollow Core
Brooks Robinson explains how Cortland C12 hollow-core braid was developed from C16 and how the two systems differ in construction, splice range, and price.
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Top 5 Cortland Ice Fishing Products
Cortland Line shares favorite ice fishing products for the hard water season, including braid, fluorocarbon, tip-up backing, and steel leader material.
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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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