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Northeast Striped Bass Report - July 4th Weekend

Northeast Striped Bass Report - July 4th Weekend

Regional striped bass reports from Long Island Sound, New Jersey, and Massachusetts with seasonal bait notes, fly suggestions, and local fishing conditions.

We have Your Back-ing

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...

Fly Fishing in the Costa Rican Jungle on a skiff looking for giant tarpon

When The Wind Blows - Trouble In Paradise

Ellie Reeves shares a stormy Costa Rican jungle fishing story, trading rough tarpon conditions for backwater guapote, snook, and surprise action far from the river...

Complete Tarpon Fishing Tackle Guide: Expert Tips from Florida Guide

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.

Top 5 Winter Trout Fishing Products

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.

Angler landing steelhead in Great Lakes tributary using Cortland fly fishing setup

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.

Mako shark breaching the surface during intense fly fishing battle off Southern California coast

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.

Arapaima: The Fish of 5000 Casts or More

Arapaima: The Fish of 5000 Casts or More

Armando Giraldo recounts a demanding arapaima trip filled with long casts, tough conditions, and hard-earned success with one of South America’s most powerful jungle fish....

Virginia Summers: Endless Fishing Opportunities

Virginia Summers: Endless Fishing Opportunities

Remick Smothers explores the summer fly fishing opportunities around Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, from redfish and speckled trout on the flats to freshwater oddballs close to...

Valerio Santi Amantini holding up two medals around his neck

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.

A man is standing in knee high water and fly fishing

Stillwater: Fly Fishing’s Hidden Gem

Stillwater fly fishing opens up overlooked opportunities for trout anglers, with practical insight on fish behavior, gear, fly lines, rigging, and terminal tackle.

Making a Difference with The Mayfly Project

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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