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FLY FISHING PRODUCT GUIDE CONTENTS TECHNOLOGY 1 LIQUID CRYSTAL SERIES 38 TROUT SERIES 2 CLASSIC SERIES 42 444 AND 333 FLY LINE COMPETITION SERIES 8 TIPPET AND LEADERS 52 TWO-HANDED SERIES 16 BACKING & EXTENSIONS 58 SPECIALTY SERIES 22 ACCESSORIES 60 TROPIC PLUS SERIES 28 PERFORMANCE FLY RODS 62 PHOTO CREDIT KNOX KRONENBERG PATRICK DUKE SILVER KINGS TV CHRISTIAAN PRETORIUS CHRIS SHEEDER WILL TAYLOR MATT RUSCH FLY FISH NATION JAKO LUCAS LLEWELLYN CLAVEN KEITH ROSE-INNES 2 AFFTA APPROVED FLY LINE WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS CHART LINE WEIGHT GRAINS GRAMS AT 30ft AT 30ft WELDED LOOPS HIGH FLOATING DYNA-TIP 1 60 3.90 Welded loops make rigging fast, easy Dyna-Tip technology reduces the density and reliable. Cortland loops are strong, of fly line tips. Resulting in higher tip and 2 80 5.20 leader flotation while improving line secure and durable. 3 100 6.50 management. 4 120 7.80 5 140 9.10 6 160 10.40 7 185 12.00 SHOOTING TECHNOLOGY POLYETHYLENE 8 210 13.60 ST coating delivers a reduced-friction Liquid Crystal lines are built with a blend performance with a glass-smooth finish of Polyethylene compounds (PE) over 9 240 15.55 a monofilament core resulting in the and remains a key element in line 10 280 18.15 slickness over its life span. toughest, slickest-shooting, floating fly lines. 11 330 21.40 12 380 24.60 13 450 29.20 14 500 32.40 15 550 35.60 GRIP SET HEAT-TEMPERED SURFACE TREATMENT Designed to give the angler a FLY LINE DENSITY CHART better hook set when targeting large A process that incorporates extreme TAPER PERFORMANCE game fish or fish with hard mouths. slickness additives. Seals out dirt and oils while maintaining an exceptionally FLOATING low friction coefficient. HOVER FIFTY+ CORE TOP SECRET DENSITY COMPENSATED (SINKING LINES) Built for the most demanding species. Top Secret is a highly abrasion resistant, Core strength of more than 50lbs allows supple material allowing for superior anglers to put maximum drag and knot strength while remaining virtually pressure on a fish without compromising clear under water. NON-COMPENSATED (SINKING LINES) the taper design or line density. COLD FLY LINE SINK RATES IPS: INCH PER SECOND HANG MARKERS COLD TEMPERATURE HOVER NEUTRAL SLOW Hang Technology is a highly visible color 1 IPS Ideal use in 30 - 50 degree (F) INTERMEDIATE transition identifying when it’s time to temperatures MEDIUM fish the “hang” during a retrieve. 1.5 - 2 IPS INTERMEDIATE FAST 2 - 3 IPS INTERMEDIATE TYPE 3 3 - 4 IPS WARM TROPICAL TYPE 4 4 - 5 IPS TYPE 5 5 - 6 IPS WARM TEMPERATURE TROPICAL TEMPERATURE TYPE 6 6 - 7 IPS Ideal use in 50 - 70 degree (F) Ideal use in 70 + degree (F) temperatures temperatures TYPE 7 7 - 8 IPS TYPE 9 9+ IPS TROUT SERIES FOR VERSATILE ANGLERS WHO TARGET TROUT IN EVERY SEASON Trout Series fly lines are designed with slick coatings and tapers built to extend your cast. Perfect for targeting the biggest fish, you can choose the right line for fishing smaller or larger flies. 2 3 TROUT SERIES NEW PRODUCT ULTRALIGHT COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 80ft / 90ft Ultralight line features a long front taper for very delicate presentations and precise loop control. • Extremely Fine Front Taper • Thinner Overall Diameter • Delicate Presentations FRONT BACK RUNNING TAPER BODY TAPER LINE AQUA GREEN / DARK GREEN / PALE YELLOW 80ft CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT 18´ 16´ 6´ 40´ FRONT BACK RUNNING TAPER BODY TAPER LINE LINE LENGTHS: 2 - 3wt 80ft | 4 - 6wt 90ft 90ft SIZE WF 2 3 4 5 6 GRAIN 18´ 19´ 8´ 45´ WEIGHT 80 100 120 140 160 NEW PRODUCT TROUT BOSS DT COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 80ft / 90ft Trout Boss Double Taper features an aggressive front taper that loads quickly for short range delivery. Long level body is ideal for roll casting at greater distances. • Aggressive Front Taper • Easy Mending • High Floating TAPER BODY TAPER 80ft MOSS GREEN / YELLOW / ORANGE 6´ 68´ 6´ CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TAPER BODY TAPER LINE LENGTHS: 2 - 3wt 80ft | 4 - 6wt 90ft 90ft SIZE DT 2 3 4 5 6 GRAIN 6´ 78´ 6´ WEIGHT 100 120 140 160 185 4 WWW.CORTLANDLINE.COM TROUT BOSS COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 100ft Features a complex taper, thinner core and our proprietary heat-tempered surface treatment (HTx). • Quick Loading • High Floating • Easy Casting CHARTREUSE / WHITE GREEN / YELLOW CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT FRONT BACK RUNNING TAPER BODY TAPER LINE SIZE WF CHARTREUSE / - 3 4 5 6 7 8 WHITE SIZE WF GREEN / YELLOW 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GRAIN 6´ 20´ 9´ 65´ WEIGHT 100 120 140 160 185 210 240 FINESSE TROUT II COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 90ft Our revolutionary Finesse Trout II is designed for fishing small flies at greater distances in complex currents. • Delicate Presentations • High Floating • Highly Accurate HERON / LIGHT BLUE FRONT BACK RUNNING CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TAPER BODY TAPER LINE SIZE WF 2 3 4 5 6 GRAIN 10´ 28´ 5´ 47´ WEIGHT 90 110 130 150 170 WORLD FAMOUS FISHING LINE 5 TROUT SERIES BIG FLY COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 100ft The perfect taper profile for casting large flies or when fishing in heavy winds. • Aggressive Taper • High Floating Tip • Quick Loading WHITE / LIGHT GREEN BACK FRONT TAPER RUNNING CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TAPER BODY STEP LINE SIZE WF 5 6 7 8 9 10 GRAIN 3´ 16´ 7´ 10´ 64´ WEIGHT 160 185 210 240 280 330 INDICATOR NYMPH COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 100ft Cortland’s Indicator Nymph line makes casting multi-fly indicator rigs easy. • High-Visibility Indicator Tip • Short Front Taper • Easy Roll Casting Design CHARTREUSE / GRAY FRONT BACK RUNNING CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TAPER BODY TAPER LINE SIZE WF 4 5 6 7 8 GRAIN 8´ 36´ 12´ 44´ WEIGHT 120 140 160 185 210 6 WWW.CORTLANDLINE.COM 8 COMPETITION SERIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE BEST ANGLERS AROUND THE WORLD Cortland has developed an entire range of products dedicated to the best anglers who demand the highest level of performance on rivers and lakes. A complete offering of lake/reservoir lines has been finely tuned to complement any tactic you need to employ. From extreme distance in the FO-Tech lines to density compensated sinking lines with hang markers, we know you’ll be better suited the next time you hit the water. 9 COMPETITION SERIES COMPETITION BRAID CORE COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 90ft Super-thin, strong and sensitive braided core. Ultra-thin diameter launches your flies with precision. Designed for modern nymphing techniques. • Level or Double Taper • Modern Nymphing Techniques • Ultra-thin Diameter LEVEL SAGE GREEN 90´ CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TAPER BODY TAPER SIZE LEVEL .022 17´ 56´ 17´ SIZE DT .022 COMPETITION MONO CORE COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 90ft Built with a proven taper and thin, hard monofilament core, which transfers energy better and reduces line sag. Designed for nymphing. • Level or Double Taper • Modern Nymphing Techniques • Ultra-thin Diameter LEVEL GECKO GREEN 90´ CORE: MONOFILAMENT TAPER BODY TAPER SIZE LEVEL - .022 - - 17´ 56´ 17´ SIZE DT .017 .022 .024 .026 10 WWW.CORTLANDLINE.COM FO-TECH FLOAT COLD WARM FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 130ft Ideal for fishing from a boat or bank angling when floating lines are needed. Head and running line color change ensures line control and promotes better shoot-ability. • Extreme Distance • Quick Loading • High Floating WHITE / YELLOW FRONT CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT BODY BACK RUNNING LINE TAPER TAPER SIZE WF 5 / 6 6 / 7 7 / 8 GRAIN 4´ 34´ 6´ 86´ WEIGHT 195 225 255 FO-TECH INTERMEDIATE COLD WARM INTERMEDIATE / FLOATING FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 130ft Built with an aggressive taper to load rods quickly in a boat or when angling from a bank. Perfect sink rate for fishing flies just under the surface at far distances. • Extreme Distance • Sink Rate 2-3 IPS • Floating Running Line SMOKE / YELLOW FRONT BACK RUNNING CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TAPER BODY TAPER LINE SIZE WF 5 / 6 6 / 7 7 / 8 GRAIN 4´ 34´ 6´ 86´ WEIGHT 195 225 255 WORLD FAMOUS FISHING LINE 11 COMPETITION SERIES FO-TECH TYPE 3 / 5 / 7 COLD WARM SINKING / INTERMEDIATE FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 130ft FO-Tech fly lines are built for fishing flies below the surface. The aggressive taper design and a 130ft overall length gives you an ideal sinking line when long casts are needed. • Extreme Distance • Density Compensated BROWN / YELLOW FO-TECH TYPE 3 GRAY / YELLOW BLACK / YELLOW FO-TECH TYPE 5 FO-TECH TYPE 7 FRONT BACK RUNNING TAPER BODY TAPER LINE CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT SIZE WF 5 / 6 6 / 7 7 / 8 GRAIN 4´ 34´ 6´ 86´ WEIGHT 195 225 255 HOVER COLD WARM HOVER FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 110ft Designed to sit right under the surface film and stay there. The neutral density line is built on a long level tapered head to ensure a consistent presentation. • Hover Density • Stealthy Presentations • Distance Shooting LIGHT BROWN BACK RUNNING CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TIP TAPER LINE SIZE WF 5 / 6 6 / 7 7 / 8 GRAIN 50´ 5´ 55´ WEIGHT 195 225 255 12 WWW.CORTLANDLINE.COM SLOW INTERMEDIATE COLD WARM SLOW INTERMEDIATE FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 110ft Features a long level taper head design and sinks at an ideal rate of 1 IPS. Built to fish flies just below the surface film. • Sink Rate 1 IPS • Distance Shooting • Stealthy Presentations GREEN BACK RUNNING CORE: BRAIDED NYLON MULTIFILAMENT TIP TAPER LINE SIZE WF 5 / 6 6 / 7 7 / 8 GRAIN 50´ 5´ 55´ WEIGHT 195 225 255 MEDIUM INTERMEDIATE COLD WARM MEDIUM INTERMEDIATE FRESHWATER LINE LENGTH: 110ft Medium Intermediate features hang markers at 14ft & 24ft.