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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When and Where to Fish Braid, Mono & Fluorocarbon
Andrew Ragas breaks down when and where to fish braid, monofilament, and fluorocarbon based on species, habitat, lure style, and presentation.
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Cortland Line Hollow-X: A Fly Angler’s Ally for Battling Big Pelagics
Al Quattrocchi explains why Cortland Hollow-X backing is built for offshore fly fishing, from smooth reel performance to strength under pressure.
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Q&A with Double Gold Medalist Valerio Santi Amantini
Cortland pro team member Valerio Santi Amantini reflects on his double gold medal performance at the 2024 Masters World Championship in the Czech Republic.
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Making a Difference with The Mayfly Project
Cortland Line partners with The Mayfly Project to support youth in foster care through fly fishing mentorship, conservation, and time on the water.
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Q&A with MLF Pro Fred Roumbanis
Cortland Line interviews Fred “Boom Boom” Roumbanis about his bass fishing career, tournament goals, favorite techniques, and why he relies on Cortland braid.
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Looking Through Water - An Interview with Michael Stahl-David, Cameron Douglas & Paul Dixon
Brooks Robinson sits down at ICAST 2025 with Michael Stahl-David, Cameron Douglas, and Paul Dixon for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of Looking Through Water.
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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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About the Braid | Hooked. Ep. 22
Hooked Podcast Episode 22 takes a look inside the creation of Cortland conventional braid and how it is made.
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....
Fly Line Series - Part 1 - About the Core | Hooked. Ep. 19
Hooked Podcast Episode 19 introduces the Fly Line Series with a discussion on fly line cores and how core selection affects line performance.
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.
