Streamer Sink Tip 25

December 15th, 2025

When you're chasing aggressive predators that live deep—big browns hiding under shelves, smallmouth staging below ledges, or trout suspended in fast runs—you need a fly line that can bring your streamer to them without delay. The Cortland Streamer Sink Tip 25 is engineered precisely for this job. Its 25-foot Type 6 sinking tip delivers a controlled 6–7 inch-per-second sink rate, letting your fly cut through the current and reach fish fast while maintaining natural movement.

This intermediate-length sink tip is perfect for working deep runs and transition zones where full sinking lines are overkill and floating lines can't hold depth. The connected floating running line ensures you can mend and adjust your drift without losing sensitivity or control. From Eastern freestone rivers to Western tailwaters, this line thrives in waters where depth control is the difference between a swing and a hookup.

With decades of innovation behind it, Cortland designed the Sink Tip 25 to meet the needs of anglers who fish streamers deliberately—not just with brute force, but with a precise, methodical approach to presentation and retrieval.

Designed for Heavier Flies and Swift Delivery

Streamer anglers often need to throw big, air-resistant patterns—think double-articulated streamers, lead-headed buggers, or baitfish imitations with synthetic bulk. The Sink Tip 25 is built with a powerful front taper and short, compact head that loads rods quickly and turns over heavy flies without hesitation. Whether you're casting from a drift boat, the bank, or wading into pocket water, this line helps you reach fish with confidence.

The short 25-foot sinking section keeps you in touch with your fly during the entire retrieve. You feel the difference when a curious fish nips, follows, or crashes the fly. That responsiveness means fewer missed takes and more hook-ups. It also helps you adapt your stripping cadence, vary depth mid-retrieve, or steer around submerged obstacles.

This line excels in dynamic water conditions—whether it’s a storm-fed creek with boiling currents or a big lake with deep drop-offs. It punches through wind and rolls into tight cover where predatory fish lie in ambush. The floating rear section ensures excellent line management and easy pickups, allowing you to reposition your cast without excessive false casting or slack.

Built to Withstand the Grind of Hardcore Streamer Fishing

Streamer fishing isn't gentle. It’s hard on gear, hard on line, and hard on anglers. The Cortland Streamer Sink Tip 25 is built with a braided nylon multifilament core that balances strength and suppleness, ensuring reliable performance in both cold spring mornings and warm summer afternoons. It won’t coil under pressure or go limp when you need it to shoot line cleanly.

The outer coating is designed for durability and smooth shooting, resisting abrasion from rocks, brush, or line burns from repeated casting. Whether you’re bouncing it off riverbeds, scraping against dock pilings, or pounding riprap banks, this line handles abuse and keeps fishing. Its slick, high-performance finish also reduces friction, helping with longer casts and smoother retrieves.

A bold color contrast between the sink tip and floating line helps with visual tracking—whether you're timing a swing or prepping for a quick recast. It’s a detail that makes a difference during all-day sessions where fatigue and changing light can dull your edge. From deep-channel trout to river-run bass and pike, the Streamer Sink Tip 25 Fly Line gives you the gear advantage to fish deeper, smarter, and with more control than ever before.