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

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

Streamer success depends on more than the fly. James Garrettson shares how three Cortland lines help anglers match depth, water type, and fishing style on...

When and Where to Fish Braid, Mono & Fluorocarbon

When and Where to Fish Braid, Mono & Fluorocarbon

Andrew Ragas breaks down when and where to fish braid, monofilament, and fluorocarbon based on species, habitat, lure style, and presentation.

Cortland Line Hollow-X: A Fly Angler’s Ally for Battling Big Pelagics

Cortland Line Hollow-X: A Fly Angler’s Ally for Battling Big Pelagics

Al Quattrocchi explains why Cortland Hollow-X backing is built for offshore fly fishing, from smooth reel performance to strength under pressure.

Hooked The Podcast

About the Braid | Hooked. Ep. 22

About the Braid | Hooked. Ep. 22

Hooked Podcast Episode 22 takes a look inside the creation of Cortland conventional braid and how it is made.

Fly Line Series - Part 2 - About the Density | Hooked. Ep. 21

Fly Line Series - Part 2 - About the Density | Hooked. Ep. 21

Hooked Podcast Episode 21 continues the Fly Line Series with Part 2, covering fly line density and how different densities are used on the water....

Travis Manson Preseason Prep | Hooked. Ep. 20

Travis Manson Preseason Prep | Hooked. Ep. 20

Hooked Podcast Episode 20 features Travis Manson discussing preseason smallmouth prep, rod and reel setups, rigging details, and techniques for Ontario and the St. Lawrence...

Looking Through Water - An Interview with Michael Stahl-David, Cameron Douglas & Paul Dixon

Looking Through Water - An Interview with Michael Stahl-David, Cameron Douglas & Paul Dixon

Brooks Robinson sits down at ICAST 2025 with Michael Stahl-David, Cameron Douglas, and Paul Dixon for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of Looking Through...

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Fly Fishing in Belize

Fly Fishing Belize follows the Under Armour Fish Crew and Captain Lionel James through one of the world’s most sought-after saltwater fisheries, where bonefish, permit,...

Treeland's Musky by Musky Fool x O'Pros

Treeland's Musky by Musky Fool x O'Pros

The Musky Fool and O’Pros crew head to Hayward, Wisconsin to compete in the annual Musky Fly Fishing World Championships at Treelands Resorts.

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