With extensive research, development and field testing, we are proud to announce the most premium Fluorocarbon trout tippet offering on the market. This tippet is formulated with a secret blend giving it the perfect balance of knot strength, suppleness and abrasion resistance.
| SIZE | BREAK STRENGTH (LB) | DIAMETER (INCHES) | SPOOL LENGTH (YDS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03X | 24.7lb | .014in | 30yds |
| 02X | 19.6lb | .013in | 30yds |
| 01X | 17.3lb | .012in | 30yds |
| 0X | 15.9lb | .011in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 1X | 12.9lb | .011in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 2X | 10.9lb | .009in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 3X | 9.6lb | .008in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 4X | 8.4lb | .007in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 5X | 5.7lb | .006in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 6X | 3.9lb | .005in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 7X | 2.9lb | .004in | 30yds / 100yds |
| 8X | 1.9lb | .003in | 30yds / 100yds |
Balance is key. Cortland Ultra Premium Fluorocarbon Tippet is formulated with a plasma finish for shock absorption on hook sets while being supple enough for natural presentations.
I use Cortland Premium Fluorocarbon tippet for trout, steelhead, Salmon and Smallmouth Bass. Fly fishing has much to do with confidence and I have absolute confidence in UP! Often Steelhead fishing comes down to a pull or two a day and UP maximizes success with these limited opportunities!!! Bravo Cortland!
If it has the Name it will play well in the game.
I tie my own leaders and this is my favorite line. More robust than others for the diameter. I fight king salmon, lake browns, and steelhead on 4-6" test so I need a line I can trust to get my presentation where I need it while maintaining integrity during the fight.
Like the smaller diameter of this tippet material.
By far the strongest tippet I have used
Excellent
Guiding over the years I have tried many different top brand tippets. None have been as consistent and performed at the level as the Cortland ultra premium. From using the 3x for streamers all the way down to the 7x and 8x for those picky tippet shy fish. This stuff never comes off the spool with any memory, works great for all of my euro nymphing applications and for tapering down off dry fly leaders. Knot strength is fantastic and gives you confidence when playing larger fish on lighter tippet. It really is a great product and any angler should definitely give it a try. Once you understand what makes it "Top Secret" you won't want to go back to any other tippet.
I have never used a stronger tippet. This stuff is fantastic for abrasion and break-strength. It's supple and stays straight with no propensity to coil. I used the 4x and 5x for anadromous trout and steelhead on the Great Lakes tributaries. In the past,3x was the norm. For Euro nymphing, I typically use 6x and this stuff does not disappoint. HOWEVER... the coating on this line must be super slick. If an improved clinch is used you may find that it will slip and you end up with a pigtail, lost fly,
and lost fish. I recommend the Pitzen (16-20) knot or the Davey. it happened on many occasions so I am sure its the tippet. It could well be that what makes it good for strength, makes it bad for "slippage". With a minor adjustment in knot tying you can enjoy the strongest tippet available.
