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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Northeast Striped Bass Report - July 4th Weekend
Regional striped bass reports from Long Island Sound, New Jersey, and Massachusetts with seasonal bait notes, fly suggestions, and local fishing conditions.
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When The Wind Blows - Trouble In Paradise
Ellie Reeves shares a stormy Costa Rican jungle fishing story, trading rough tarpon conditions for backwater guapote, snook, and surprise action far from the river mouth.
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Top 10 Fly Fishing Destinations
A curated list of standout fly fishing destinations around the world, from Seychelles GT flats and Baja roosterfish to jungle tarpon, billfish lodges, permit flats, and wild salmon...
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Mako Madness
Nick Curcione breaks down the thrill of targeting mako sharks on fly gear, from chumming and hooksets to the Cortland lines and backing used offshore.
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Arapaima: The Fish of 5000 Casts or More
Armando Giraldo recounts a demanding arapaima trip filled with long casts, tough conditions, and hard-earned success with one of South America’s most powerful jungle fish.
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Video stories from fishing days, travel, and time on the water.
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, wind, and tide...
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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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The Search for Silver - Tarpon Fishing
The Search for Silver follows Captain Honson Lau in southern Florida as he targets tarpon, one of the toughest species to fool with a fly rod.
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Conversations from Hooked The Podcast tied to fishing days, travel, and time on the water.
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....
Travis Manson Talks Smallmouth Fishing in Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River - Hooked EP17
Hooked Podcast Episode 17 features Travis Manson discussing Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River smallmouth fishing, guiding, gear, and proven bass techniques.
Capt. Matt Perachio Returns to Discuss the 2024 Bluefin Tuna Season Hooked. Ep. 16
Hooked Podcast Episode 16 features Captain Matt Perachio discussing the upcoming bluefin tuna season, specialized big-game gear, Cape Cod charter fishing, and Bluefin Plus.
Dropback Steelhead, & Big Redfish - Hooked Ep. 15
Hooked Podcast Episode 15 features the Cortland Line team recapping trade show season, a Louisiana bull redfish trip, and fishing the dropback steelhead season.
The Master of Muskies Spencer Berman - Hooked EP7
Hooked Podcast Episode 07 features Spencer Berman discussing Lake St. Clair muskies, guide service, tournament fishing, and targeting trophy musky.
Captain Matt Perachio Talks About Catching Giant Bluefin Tuna with Tighten Up Charters CC - Hooked EP5
Hooked Podcast Episode 05 features Captain Matt Perachio of Tighten Up Charters CC discussing Cape Cod bluefin tuna, charter fishing, and hollow core braid.
