Trout Fly Lines

Specialized tapers for every trout fishing application.

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Performance Since 1915.

For more than a century, Cortland has made fishing lines for real conditions. Each one is engineered for a specific application so anglers can fish with confidence.

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Matching the Line to the Mission: A Guide's Take on Streamer Setups

Most anglers focus on flies, but line choice shapes more than people think. James Garrettson of About Trout breaks down how the right line changes streamer setups on trout water.

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Trout Lines for the Way You Fish

All-Around Trout

Trout Boss

The versatile floating line for rivers, streams, and everyday trout fishing.
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Finesse Trout II box and coil. The color of the coil is heron and light blue. The box has the Cortland logo and is black and greenish yellow.
Technical Dry Fly

Finesse Trout II

Built for delicate presentations, longer mends, and precise control on technical water.
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Small Water & Simple Setups

Headwater

A straightforward line for smaller trout water and simpler setups.
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Line Selector

Explore how line design, species, water, and conditions come together.

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Line Technologies

A guide to Cortland’s materials, construction, and line technologies.

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FRESHWATER FLY LINES

Explore fly lines designed for rivers, streams, and lakes across a wide range of freshwater conditions.

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saltwater fly lines

Fly lines built for temperature stability, durability, and performance in demanding saltwater environments.

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BRAIDED LINES & LEADERS

High-strength braided lines and leader materials designed for conventional fishing applications.

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