Cortland Line Company
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A Familiar Feel, Rebuilt.
A traditional click pawl reel with a full frame design, carbon fiber frame plate, and machined aluminum construction.
Performance Since 1915
Start with the line.
Explore Cortland fly lines for freshwater and saltwater, plus braided lines for conventional fishing.
Freshwater Fly Lines
Fly lines designed for rivers, streams, and lakes.
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Saltwater Fly Lines
Fly lines engineered for demanding saltwater environments.
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Braided Fishing Lines
Premium braided line for conventional fishing applications.
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Use these resources to narrow the line, match the right leader, and keep your fly line ready for the next day on the water.
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Answer a few questions to narrow Cortland lines by water, species, and fishing style.
Line Technologies
See how coatings, cores, tapers, and construction shape line performance.
Line & Leader Setup
Pair the right line with leader material that matches your presentation, depth, and conditions.
Fly Line Care
Keep fly lines clean, conditioned, and moving smoothly through the guides.
Retro X Click Reel
The Retro X Click combines an adjustable click pawl drag, mid arbor spool, machined aluminum construction, and a carbon fiber frame plate. It is available in two lightweight freshwater sizes for 3 to 5 weight setups.
Leaders & Tippet
Materials for presentation, turnover, strength, and control across fly fishing setups.
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Performance Fly Rods
Fly rods designed to balance the setup and keep performance straightforward on the water.
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Crown Accessories
Essential tools for rigging changes, adjustments, and keeping key gear ready when you need it.
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Don’t let the setup be the weak link.
Landing a trophy fish poses enough challenges; don't let your setup be one of them.
Fishing lines made in Cortland, NY since 1915.
For over a century, Cortland Line has designed and manufactured fly lines and braided fishing lines trusted by anglers worldwide.