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

Cortland Indicator II Trout Series fishing line packaging with white and green line on a white background
Control, mending, depth.

Indicator II

Built for nymph rigs and line control
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Cortland Ultralight II and box
Light, technical, precise.

Ultralight II

Built for light, delicate presentation for technical water
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Cortland Trout DT fly fishing line packaging with green line on a white background
Classic feel, modern consistency.

Trout DT

Classic design for refined presentation
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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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