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 the San Juan.
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Line Knowledge
Stories, videos, and conversations that take a closer look at line design, setup choices, and practical details from the Cortland lineup.
Articles
Written stories and field notes related to line knowledge.
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.
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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.
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Fishing Line Maintenance
Andrew Ragas shares practical line maintenance tips for knowing when to replace, re-spool, and store monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid.
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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 Hollow-X.
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Long Rod & Light Line Strategies for Smallmouth
Andrew Ragas explains how long spinning rods, light braid, and finesse presentations help target pressured smallmouth with longer casts, subtler baits, and better control.
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Conversations related to line knowledge from Hooked The Podcast.
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
Hooked Podcast Episode 21 continues the Fly Line Series with Part 2, covering fly line density and how different densities are used on the...
Fly Line Series - Part 1 - About the Core | Hooked. Ep. 19
Hooked Podcast Episode 19 introduces the Fly Line Series with a discussion on fly line cores and how core selection affects line performance.
Cortland Team Discuss Design & Development of 2025 products - Hooked EP 18
Hooked Podcast Episode 18 features the Cortland Line team discussing the design and development process behind upcoming 2025 products.
Cortland New Year and Products to Come- Hooked EP14
Hooked Podcast Episode 14 features the Cortland Line team discussing new year plans, 2024 product updates, fantasy football, and Nate’s Christmas present.
Cortland Line Team Discusses Fly Line Design and New Products for 2024 - Hooked EP13
Hooked Podcast Episode 13 features the Cortland Line team discussing fly line design, tapers, grain weights, rod pairing, and new fly line products.
