Streamer Sink Tip 15

December 15th, 2025

Cortland’s Streamer Sink Tip 15 is a go-to fly line for anglers who want precision depth control without sacrificing casting efficiency. Designed for targeting trout, bass, and other predators holding at intermediate depths, this line features a 15-foot Type 6 sinking tip seamlessly integrated into a floating body. That blend offers an ideal balance—letting your streamer reach the strike zone while preserving the casting feel of a floating line. Whether you’re working a river bank or probing deep pools in stillwater, this line is built for smooth presentations and confident retrieves.

The 15-foot sinking tip has a sink rate of approximately 6 inches per second, allowing flies to track naturally through varying water columns. Unlike full-sinking lines that can limit mending and line control, the floating body of the Sink Tip 15 gives you the ability to manipulate your drift, lift into the next cast easily, and stay connected during subtle eats. It’s the perfect tool when you're working structure, drop-offs, or transitional zones where fish cruise or ambush prey.

Built for Streamer Anglers Who Need Flexibility

At the heart of the Sink Tip 15 is a short, powerful head designed to load quickly with minimal false casts. This compact taper transfers energy efficiently, helping you turn over large streamers or weighted patterns—even in wind or tight quarters. It shines in conditions where you need fast access to mid-depth targets but want more versatility than a full sink line allows. Whether you're fishing from a drift boat, a kayak, or on foot, this line adapts to changing water conditions and casting angles with ease.

The integrated tip ensures a smooth transition between the sinking and floating sections, eliminating hinge points and enhancing turnover. Backed by Cortland’s low-stretch braided nylon core, the line maintains a responsive feel for better hooksets and improved strike detection. Anglers often find this setup ideal for rivers with mixed flows, where having a line that gets down quickly yet lifts cleanly can make all the difference between a follow and a committed eat.

Durable and Ready for All-Day Strip Work

Like all of Cortland’s performance-driven fly lines, the Streamer Sink Tip 15 is engineered to endure the grind of serious fishing. Built on a strong, low-stretch braided nylon core, this line offers consistent energy transfer and superior hook-setting power—an essential advantage when stripping big streamers through heavy current or across stillwater shelves. Its durable outer coating is resistant to cracking, abrasion, and cold-weather memory, ensuring dependable performance season after season.

Whether you're pounding the banks from a drift boat, exploring backcountry creeks on foot, or working deep eddies from a kayak, this line holds up to the physical and environmental abuse that comes with streamer fishing. The Sink Tip 15 shoots cleanly through guides, stays manageable even when wet, and offers the kind of reliability that gives anglers the confidence to fish longer and more aggressively.

To help streamline your setup on the water, Cortland’s subtle color transitions clearly delineate the sinking tip from the floating body—allowing for quicker depth adjustments and better tracking while your fly is submerged. Whether you're targeting post-spawn smallmouth in stained rivers or late-season brown trout in crystal-clear tailwaters, this line brings a level of control and stealth that enhances your chances of success.

When the day demands adaptability, precision, and toughness, the Streamer Sink Tip 15 delivers—making it a must-have for any angler who fishes streamers with purpose.