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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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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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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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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Q&A with MLF Pro Fred Roumbanis
Cortland Line interviews Fred “Boom Boom” Roumbanis about his bass fishing career, tournament goals, favorite techniques, and why he relies on Cortland braid.
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Q&A with Flip Pallot
A quick Q&A with Flip Pallot on first fish, favorite water, outdoor influences, Lefty Kreh, and a life shaped by fly fishing.
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Traveling to the Last Frontier: A Sales Reps Perspective
Matthew Borovy shares highlights from his first Alaska sales trip, covering Anchorage, Cooper Landing, the Kenai River, bead rigs, silver salmon, Homer, and Master Braid for halibut fishing....
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Full Swing on the Salmon River
Brooks Robinson previews salmon season on New York’s Salmon River, covering Lake Ontario reports, spawning conditions, river etiquette, and the fly fishing gear he recommends for Great Lakes...
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The Art of Teasing for Striped Bass
Paul Dixon breaks down the art of teasing striped bass and bluefish on the fly, covering teaser tactics, fly line setups, braid, leaders, boat approach, casting, and hook...
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Jig Streamer Tactics
Matt Koles explains his jig streamer approach for Truckee River trout, covering how the technique started, mono-streamer rigs, Euro Nymph fly lines, water-loaded casts, rods, and fluorocarbon tippet.
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Fly Fishing Paradise in Southwest Colorado
Doug Freemann highlights Southwest Colorado trout fishing near Ridgway, from the Gunnison Gorge to high-country streams.
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