Bass Intermediate

October 15th, 2025

When the bite is happening just below the surface, you need more than a floating line—you need control, subtlety, and the ability to stay in the strike zone. The Bass Intermediate fly line from Cortland Line, designed and manufactured in Cortland, New York, is built specifically for these moments. Whether you're working streamers through submerged cover, slow-rolling baitfish patterns over structure, or fishing tight channels on a warm afternoon, this line sinks just enough to reach aggressive fish without dragging bottom or spooking them with a splashy landing.

It’s the ideal tool for targeting bass that are staging beneath drop-offs, holding in weed lines, or patrolling transition zones between shallow and deep. With its precise balance of sink rate and castability, the Bass Intermediate allows you to adapt quickly and fish more confidently when surface flies are ignored. It’s a quiet performer that fishes loud—designed to keep your fly in the zone longer, right where it matters most. And since it’s proudly built in Cortland, NY, it carries with it over a century of fly line engineering know-how.

Control the Drop, Command the Cast

The Bass Intermediate is engineered with a short, aggressive taper that loads quickly and turns over large, wind-resistant flies—even when fishing tight to structure. Whether you’re casting from a kayak into submerged timber or slow-stripping a streamer across a gravel shelf, this line keeps your fly in the zone longer, allowing for more natural presentations and increased hookup potential. Its intermediate tip sinks at a moderate pace, giving you control over depth while avoiding snags common with full-sink lines.

The braided nylon multifilament core provides low-stretch strength, allowing for solid hooksets and better sensitivity during slow retrieves. Cortland’s advanced Shooting Technology coating reduces friction and helps the line glide through guides smoothly, making long, accurate casts feel effortless. And thanks to the line’s warmwater design, it remains supple and memory-free even during hot summer days on stillwater or in fast-flowing rivers. You’ll feel the difference on your first cast.

Built in Cortland, NY and Trusted Nationwide

Every foot of this line is crafted in Cortland, NY, where Cortland Line has been manufacturing high-performance fly lines since 1915. The Bass Intermediate continues that tradition, blending practical field experience with cutting-edge materials and design. It’s trusted by anglers across the U.S. who need reliable performance when targeting fish below the surface—whether in Florida canals, Midwest farm ponds, or Northeast river systems.

This line isn’t a modified trout taper—it’s purpose-built for warmwater predators. The clear intermediate tip keeps presentations subtle and out of sight, while the hot orange running line ensures you maintain visual contact with your cast and retrieve. With welded loops on both ends, setup is quick and hassle-free, so you can spend more time fishing and less time fiddling with gear. If you’re looking for a subsurface bass line that casts confidently, fishes cleanly, and lasts season after season, look no further than the Bass Intermediate from Cortland, New York.