Welded Loops
Connection + RiggingWelded loops make rigging fast, easy and reliable. Cortland loops are strong, clean and durable.
Line Technologies
Built on more than a century of line innovation.
Technologies that shape how a line casts, handles, floats, sinks and performs on the water.
Fly Line Technologies
Cortland fly line technologies use cores, coatings, tapers, finishes and materials to control how a line casts, handles, floats, sinks and performs in different conditions.
Polyethylene
Material ConstructionLiquid Crystal lines are built with a blend of polyethylene compounds over a monofilament core, resulting in tough, slick-shooting floating fly lines.
X-Strong Core
Strength + PressureConstructed with a tight weave and high pick count for extreme durability and maximum applied pressure.
Line ID
IdentificationLaser-printed line identification provides convenient size reference directly on the line.
Shooting Technology
Slickness + ShootingST coating reduces friction with a glass-smooth finish designed to maintain slickness throughout the life of the line.
Grip Set
Hook-Setting PowerDesigned to give anglers a better hook set when targeting large game fish or species with hard mouths.
Heat-Tempered Surface Treatment
Low-Friction FinishA treatment incorporating slickness additives that helps seal out dirt and oils while maintaining low friction.
High Float Tip Technology
Floatation + PresentationA proprietary blend of materials designed to keep fly line tips and leaders floating high in complex currents.
Cold Salt Technology
Cold Saltwater HandlingA supple, durable saltwater coating designed to remain manageable and memory-free in cold conditions.
Tungsten Tip Technology
Sink ControlPremium tungsten material combined with specialized tapers for fast-sinking presentations.
Reinforced Tungsten
Sink Rate + DurabilityAn improved premium tungsten blend designed for extended durability and fast-sinking performance.
Cold Temperature
Cold Weather HandlingDesigned for use in approximately 30–50°F conditions.
Warm Temperature
Warm Weather HandlingDesigned for use in approximately 50–70°F conditions.
Tropical Temperature
Tropical PerformanceDesigned for use in temperatures of approximately 70°F and above.
Top Secret
Leader MaterialHighly abrasion-resistant, supple material designed for strong knots while remaining virtually clear underwater.
Braided Line Technologies
Cortland’s work with braid dates back to Ray Smith’s 1932 patent for braided fishing line. Today, fiber choice, carrier construction, coatings and finishes are used to balance strength, sensitivity, handling and durability across modern braided lines.
FiberTech
Handling + CastabilityProtection that bonds to the individual fibers, improving handling and castability while helping the line last longer without excess stiffness.
ColorLast
Color RetentionDesigned for long-lasting color that resists fading and bleeding.
Silent Technology
Noise ReductionHollow 16-carrier braid reduces noise and vibration for a quieter presentation.
HMWPE
Strength + SensitivityHigh molecular weight gel-spun polyethylene fibers provide high strength with virtually no stretch for increased sensitivity and UV resistance.
Opti-Con
Strength-to-DiameterOptimized braid construction designed to minimize line diameter while maintaining strength and durability across each pound test.
Guide Protection
Guide PerformanceProprietary construction that lays flat and helps protect rod guides from damage.
Punch Through
Heavy Cover PerformanceDesigned to punch through heavy cover with ease.
