Tropic Clear Intermediate

The Tropic Plus Series Clear Intermediate is designed for targeting fish in deeper water. A thinner line profile of the full intermediate fly line is ideal for casting in windy conditions. Our signature Tropic Plus coating keeps the fly line slick and easy to handle in the heat of summer. The ideal line for when Tarpon, Permit, and Snook are holding well below the surface.

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- Easy Casting
- Full Intermediate

WATER: Saltwater
DENSITY: Intermediate
TAPER: Weight Forward
LENGTH: 100ft
CORE: Monofilament
SPECIES: Tarpon / Snook / Redfish / Permit / Trigger Fish

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Clear Intermediate Breakdown

Our Tropic Plus Clear Intermediate is the perfect choice for the angler looking to cover the middle water column in deeper channels, heavy currents, flats or the surf.

We built this line to feature a 41 ft. extended head that excels in both short and long range casts. The 3 ft. front taper will turn over a variety of fly sizes and weighted flies. The 31 ft. back taper excels is ideal for carrying line in the air and accurate presentations.

This line features a monofilament core and our signature tropic plus coating for withstanding the hottest temperatures while still remaining slick, supple and fast shooting. The thinner overall diameter excels at casting through windy conditions. This line is finished in a clear color for ultimate stealth on the flats or surf.

Whether you are targeting Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook or Redfish on the Flats, fishing turbid water or casting from the beach our Tropic Plus Clear Intermediate has you covered.

SPECIES: Tarpon / Snook / Redfish / Permit / Trigger Fish


WATER LINE DENSITY TAPER CORE
Saltwater Intermediate Weight Forward Monofilament

LINE SIZE GRAIN WEIGHT HEAD LENGTH TOTAL LENGTH
WF 7 200 gr. 41 ft. 100 ft.
WF 8 225 gr. 41 ft. 100 ft.
WF 9 260 gr. 41 ft. 100 ft.
WF 10 305 gr. 41 ft. 100 ft.
WF 11 355 gr. 41 ft. 100 ft.
WF 12 415 gr. 41 ft. 100 ft.

Technologies

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DUAL WELDED LOOPS

Welded loops make rigging fast, easy and reliable. Cortland loops are strong, secure and durable.

SHOOTING TECHNOLOGY

ST coating delivers a reduced-friction performance with a glass-smooth finish and remains a key element in line slickness over its life span.

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TROPIC PLUS

The perfect blend of advanced polymers to achieve a hard, durable surface that remains slick in extreme heat.

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WARM TEMPERATURE

Ideal use in 50 - 70 degree (F) temperatures

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TROPICAL TEMPERATURE

Ideal use in 70 + degree (F) temperatures

FAQ

Our Tropic Plus Clear Intermediate is built for tropic environments and will perform best in temperatures above 70 degrees (F). Our Tropic PVC coating is designed to remain hard, slick and supple in the hottest conditions.

The taper design for our Clear Intermediate line was built to excel in both short and long range casting. This line has a sink rate of 1.5-2 IPS and is built oversized to load fast action rods when making short casts or long casts.

This line is finished in clear for ultimate stealth on the flats or sandy bottoms.

Cleaning your fly line is very important especially when fishing saltwater. Simply pull line off your reel into a clean bucket or tub of freshwater. Put roughly 1oz or more of Cortland’s Line Cleaner solution onto a clean rag or towel. Firmly squeeze the towel with Pro Line Cleaner around the line and slowly pull line through the towel. You should be able to see dirt or discolored streaks on the towel when finished.

Learn more about Cortland's Fly Line Cleaner Lubricant & Pads.

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Slow Intermediate: 1 IPS (Inches Per Second) 
Medium Intermediate: 1.5 - 2 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Fast Intermediate: 2 - 3 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 3 Sink Rate: 3 - 4 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 4 Sink Rate: 4 - 5 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 5 Sink Rate: 5 - 6 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 6 Sink Rate: 6 - 7 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 7 Sink Rate: 7 - 8 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 9 Sink Rate: 9+ IPS (Inches Per Second)

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Great summer line

Invisible, awesome line for stripers In the north east great summer line

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Really happy with Tropic Clear Intermediate

I fished in Baja at the end of May for Roosterfish — first time. I checked in with Cortland Line as I was prepping for the trip and Richard recommended Tropic Clear Intermediate. I was fishing a 10 wt TFO. This line worked really well. This style of fishing is not for the faint of heart — it’s non-stop casting and stripping for 5 hrs. Throwing 70 - 80 ft casts and double-hand stripping as fast as you can and then repeating, again, and again. And then a fish eats and it’s chaos. I caught 3 roosters including 2 that were 50 - 60 lbs and 3 pacific jack crevalles that were also bruisers. Roosters are so strong — the largest fish took an hour to get to the boat. Tropic Clear Intermediate worked flawlessly!

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Best Intermediate Line

By far the best intermediate fly line I have used.

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Stealthy Fly Line

I think this is the best clear line on the market.

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Improves my catch rate for sure

Clear lines on shallow, clear flats do make a hugh difference with pressured fish and this line shines.

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Crystal clear

Great intermediate line, clear is the way to go, weather you fishing the beach , inside or the flats .

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Beach snook

Smooth casting. Great in Florida water

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