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RIO InTouch Big Nasty is designed specifically to cast large and heavy flies with exceptional ease. The line features a short, powerful front taper that has no problem casting weighted streamer and large terrestrial patterns, and is heavier than the industry standard to load modern rods quickly. The line is built on RIO's ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for the minimum of stretch and the maximum in performance, and features RIO's XS and AgentX technologies, as well as welded loops on both ends.
Short, powerful front taper to cast large and heavy flies
Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for maximum performance
Heavier ...
RIO Premier Technical Trout line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, nymphs, soft hackles and emergers to tricky eaters at distance. The line has a long head and back taper to increase loop control when carrying long lengths, and for making precise casts to rising fish, while the weight distribution makes it easy to turn over long leaders for technical feeders at range.
This line is built with SlickCast, RIO's proprietary coating technology, which creates the slickest, most durable fly lines on the market. ...
RIO Premier Perception is an easy casting, general purpose fly line that casts nymphs, dry flies, streamers and soft hackles with ease. The short head makes this a particularly good line on smaller rivers and lakes when long distance line control is not necessary.
This line is built with SlickCast, RIO's proprietary coating technology, which creates the slickest, most durable fly lines on the market. Lab tests show that lines built with SlickCast have the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line. In addition, the line features MaxFloat Tip Technology, RIO's proprietary tip coating formula that floats more than ...
RIO Premier Grand is an improved version of the popular RIO Grand fly line. It is a full line size heavier than the industry standard, and features more weight distributed towards the front of the line to easily load faster action fly rods. Built with a short head that is easy to cast, this line is also an excellent choice for novice casters who need a little more "feel" when casting.
RIO has enhanced the performance of this great trout line by building it with SlickCast - RIO's proprietary coating technology. SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable fly lines on the market. ...
RIO Premier Coastal Seatrout lines are designed for the coastal saltwater fly fisher who fishes in the typically cooler conditions found in Scandinavia coastal waters. The line is very easy to cast and designed to get quick and easy distance, but to land the perfect presentations required in coastal fisheries. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market, producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.
This line is ideal for the angler targeting seatrout and similar species along the coast.
Designed for ultimate distance
Floating running ...
RIO Elite Gold - updated version of the popular RIO Gold fly line! The line has a taper design that gives incredible loop stability at distance and a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #2 and #22. With a long head and back taper this line is an excellent all around fly line on rivers and lakes when long casts and complete line control are required.
This line is built with RIO's low-stretch ConnectCore Plus, resulting in exceptionally smooth, durable fly lines, with the added benefits of incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and providing ...
RIO Premier Gold - updated version of the popular RIO Gold fly line! The RIO Gold has been the go-to trout line around the world for many years, and for a multitude of fly fishers. The line has a long head and back taper that give casters total line control and stability at range - whether casting or mending. The unique profile is designed to load a fly rod at close range, and has a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2.
RIO has enhanced the performance of this wonderful trout line by building it with ...
RIO Elite Skagit Max Power heads cast the largest flies and the heaviest sinking tips with exceptional ease. The unique weight distribution deeply loads rods for long casts while the powerful front taper delivers enough punch to turn over all the weight you need to get the fly into the strike zone. Shorter head lengths make the Max Power the perfect choice for shorter rods or when space behind the caster is limited. The low stretch core gives incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and provides enhanced detection of takes, more positive hook sets, and far greater control ...
RIO Elite Skagit Max Launch heads deliver the power needed to cast large flies and sinking tips more elegantly than ever before. The unique weight distribution deeply loads rods for long, powerful casts, while the refined taper design generates incredibly smooth loops which transition seamlessly from head to tip to fly. The low stretch core gives incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and provides enhanced detection of takes, more positive hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish.
In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least ...
RIO Elite Metered Shooting Line is the ultimate shooting line; packed with features that result in long casts, greater hookups and more efficient fishing. The low stretch core provides enhanced detection of takes, more positive hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish. In addition, the line features RIO's "RangeFinder" system, with a color change every 10 ft (3,05 m) making it easy for anglers to gauge how far each cast is, and consistently fish through a pool. A short front taper stabilizes the cast and ensures maximum distance and flight time, while large welded loops on each end ...
Cortland Braided Mono Looping Material is perfect for those looking to build their own leader loops and “splice” fly lines. Ideal for loop to loop connections (braided loops), sink tips, shooting heads and backing.
100 ft (30 meters) per spool.
Strength
Diameter
Use
30 lb / 13,6 kg
Thinner
For trout fishing
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Cortland Finesse Trout II was designed for lighter nymph rigs, dry flies and swinging wets. The extended body allows the angler to easily mend and adjust drifts in complex currents. The long front taper allows for a soft presentation. Built a half line size heavy to quickly load modern fast action rods.
Delicate Presentations
Extreme Line Control
Highly Accurate
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward (WF)
Length: 90 feet (27,4 m)
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Species: Trout and grayling
Color: Heron / Light blue
Measurements are shown below. Please note that ...
Cortland Ghost Tip 5 is a clear, 5 ft intermediate tip line that’s ideal for fishing lake depths from the surface film to 5 feet or for nymphing in rivers and streams.
5 ft Clear Intermediate Tip
High Floating Running Line
Sink Rate 1.5 - 2 IPS
Water: Freshwater / Saltwater
Line: Intermediate / Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Total length: 90 ft
Core: Monofilament
Color: Clear / Mint green
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 ...
Cortland Indicator Nymph fly line was designed for complete nymphing versatility. The extended body easily roll casts and mends indicator rigs. The Hi-Vis tip is ideal for identifying subtle changes in line direction when detecting bites.
High-Visibility Indicator Tip
Short Front Taper
Easy Roll Casting Design
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Total length: 100ft
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Color: Chartreuse / Gray
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of ...
Cortland Running Line is ideal for chuck and duck style fishing and nymphing. This shooting line is built on a braided nylon multifilament core that resists tangling when retrieved. Thinner running lines can be used with single hand fly lines and thicker fits spey lines better.
Dual Welded Loops
High Floating
Level Line
Color: Mint green
100 feet (30,5 m) total length
For over 100 years Cortland Line has been designing and manufacturing the world’s most innovative fly line and braided fishing line.
With passion and experience, Cortland Line Company remain focused on one thing: fishing. Fishing has been ...
Cortland Euro Nymph Braid Core has super-thin, strong and sensitive braided core. Ultra-thin diameter launches your flies with precision. Designed for modern nymphing techniques.
Modern Nymphing Techniques
Ultra-thin Diameter, only 0,56 mm
Supple
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Level or Double Taper
Length: 90ft
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
For over 100 years Cortland Line has been designing and manufacturing the world’s most innovative fly line and braided fishing line.
With passion and experience, Cortland Line Company remain focused on one thing: fishing. Fishing has been and always will be what drives them to develop the most advanced lines ...
Cortland Salmon Steelhead is a long belly taper design that roll casts and mends easily. The short front taper and over-weighted head is perfect for turning over indicators, streamers, nymph rigs and bombers.
65 feet (19,8 m) Head Length - Mends easily which helps when dry fly fishing for salmon
Aggressive Front Taper
High Floating
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Total length: 100 feet (30,5 m)
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Color: Moss head / White running line
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM ...
Cortland 444 SL is a real classic when speaking of fly lines. Cortland’s SL (specialized line) has remained a staple versatile trout line for over 40 years. The mint green color is highly visible and effortlessly casts a variety of trout rigs. The extended body easily mends at long distances for precise line control. Designed for those anglers that require accurate distance casting.
Highly Visible
Reduced-Friction Finish
Front Welded Loop
For freshwater
Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Total length: 105ft (32 meters)
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Color: Mint Green
Measurements are shown below. Please ...
Cortland 444 Modern Trout was designed for complete trout versatility. The short front taper will turn over nymph rigs, streamers and dry flies, while the extended back taper increases line control and makes for quick line pick up.
Stealthy Moss Green
All Purpose Aggressive Taper
Front Welded Loop
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Length: 90' (27,4 m)
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Color: Moss green
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of fly line:
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Cortland 444 Big Shot was designed for punching large flies through the wind and comfortably turning over heavy tandem nymph rigs. This line features a slick coating with an aggressive taper design allowing for minimal false casts.
Full Line Size Heavy
Streamer / Big Flies
Front Welded Loop
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Length: 90 feet (27,4 m)
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Color: Sky Blue
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of ...
Cortland Streamer line is built with an aggressive short taper design to deliver large flies with ease. The over-weighted floating head loads rods quick and the two color profile is perfect for identifying taper points.
Short Aggressive Taper
Easily Casts Large Flies
High Floating
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Length: 100 feet (30,5 m)
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Color: Olive / Green
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of fly line:
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Cortland Slip-On Leader Loops are built from Cortland's own braided monofilament. Just slide over the tip of your fly line and secure with a band of shrink tubing (included).
The fact that braided loops are hollow makes it extremely easy to slip over your fly line and cement in place with super glue or flexible cement. To attach, simply cut your fly line at an angle and force your fly line into the hollow braided butt; min. 5 cm is sufficient, then cement in place. You can secure the loop with included shrinking tube.
Other way to secure the loop is to tie ...
Cortland Tippet Rings are made from high quality stainless steel and finished in stealthy nickel black. They are the perfect solution for super-fast rigging of leader to tippet connections. Strong and lightweight, perfect for nymphing and streamer fishing. Available in three different sizes.
10 per pack.
Size
Inner diameter
1 mm
approx. 0,8 mm
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Cortland Trout Boss features a complex new taper, thinner core and Cortland's new proprietary heat-tempered surface treatment (HTx). The line has 35 feet (10,7 meters) long quick loading and easy casting head. Welded loops on both ends makes changing the leader easy and fast. Dual colored line helps you to keep the right amount of line out of the rod guides during casting.
Water: Freshwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Length: 100ft
Core: Braided Nylon Multifilament
Welded loops on both ends
HTx Coating
Quick loading
High floating
Easy casting
Two color options
Measurements ...
Airflo Braided Loops are good for connecting shooting heads to running line, which make changing from one head to another fast and easy. These braided loops can be used with any leaders effectively.
The fact that braided loops are hollow makes it extremely easy to slip over your fly line and cement in place with super glue or flexible cement. To attach, simply cut your fly line at an angle and force your fly line into the hollow braided butt; min. 5 cm is sufficient, then cement in place. You can secure the loop with included plastic sleeve.
Other way to secure ...
Vision Nymphmaniac Two Tone Tippet is made of monofilament. High-Viz two tone colors help you to see subtle takes. Use this material to create indicator section for your nymph leader. Place about 20-50 cm piece of Vision Nymphmaniac Two Tone Tippet in the base or middle of your nymph leader. You can use Vision Tippet Rings for easy attachment.
Use for creating your own indicator for nymph leader
Made of monofilament, gives little extra stretch when you fish with thin line
Made in Japan
Color: High-Viz Fl. Yellow & Fl. Orange
30 m spool
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Knot 2 Kinky wire is a superelastic alloy which can be stretched and bent at least ten times more than ordinary steel leaders without permanent deformation. The perfect formula of Nickel and Titanium alloys creates a superelastic property which allows a fish to apply an enormous bite. The Knot 2 Kinky wire stretches and recovers while steel leaders snap under the same conditions.
The line is also programmed to stay straight because the wire is straight annealed through a complex annealing process. Knot 2 Kinky wire really does have programmed memory to stay straight. The laser straight memory is created by restraining the ...
Knot 2 Kinky Pre-Made Titanium Leaders - The knottable, kink and bite resistant, corrosion-free, and stretchable super titanium wire has become the only leader line in the tackle boxes of many freshwater and saltwater anglers. Welcome Knot2Kinky Leaders to Aquateko’s surging stockpile of innovative terminal tackle, joining ranks with the multitude of products in the InvisaSwivel lineup.
To nullify fangs, canines and incisors, it’s mandatory to use a slash-proof leader. To accommodate a wide range of fishing applications, one needs a full complement of weights and lengths. Knot2Kinky Leaders come in many strengths covering everything from northern pike and bluefish to muskies, mackerel ...
Cortland Big Fly has the perfect taper profile for casting large flies or when fishing in heavy winds.
Aggressive Taper
High Floating Tip
Quick Loading
Floating
Weight Forward Taper
Total length 100 feet (30,5 meters)
Braided Nylon Multifilament Core
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of fly line:
Model
Head weight (first 30')
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Cortland 444 Peach - One of the all-time classics, the Cortland 444 “peach” line has set a standard for durability and all-round performance for over 50 years. Popular fly line also for fiberglass and bamboo rods.
Floating
Available in both Douple Taper and Weight Forward taper
Length 27,4 meters / 90 feet
Braided Nylon Multifilament core
Ultra Supple
Front Welded Loop
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of fly line:
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Cortland 333 Trout / All Purpose - A durable, high-floating, general-purpose fly line available in a weight-forward taper. Designed to perform well with modern medium to fast-action graphite rods, the original 333 was the industry’s first modern PVC fly line and has been a popular choice among avid fly anglers for over 50 years.
All Purpose
High Floating
Extremely Durable
WF (Weight Forward) Taper
Braided Nylon Multifilament
Measurements are shown below. Please note that the line weight is measured in accordance of AFTM standard, i.e. it shows the weight of the first 30 feet (9,14 m) of fly line:
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Loop Synchro Skagit Tips - T class sinking tips have been developed to perform in total unison with Loop's new SDS Skagit head. These fast sinking tungsten tips offer deep water fly presentation when migratory fish are reluctant to lift high in the water column to intercept flies. Each tip is 12 ft in length and benefits from slim-profiled welded loops at both ends. SDS T class tips are available in T10 (8 inches per second), T14 (9 inches per second) and T18 (10 inches per second) density classification.
12 feet in length
Level taper
Available in different ...
Loop Synchro Skagit Heads - The SDS Skagit head offer seamless integration to the SDS system and is the ideal line solution for confined fly fishing environments where rapid depth and fly presentation is required to optimise water coverage. Each weight classification has been rigorously tested to ensure consistent turnover from the fastest of T class sinking tips.
SDS Skagit head - use with running line and tip
Welded loops at both ends
Floating
Casts heavy, level T sinking tips
For example Loop Synchro Skagit Tips work great with this fly line, as all other level ...
Loop SDS Switch Tips - Each of these tips incorporate our latest Multi Density System (MDS) depth technology to ensure the defined sink rate is both accurate and uniform as the fly swings through the stream. This density compensation integrates unique seamless multi sinking rate technology to maintain a controlled sinking profile from the loop-to-loop connection along the entire length of the tapered tip.
Available in three different densities: Floating, Intermediate and Sink 3
Suitable for Loop SDS Switch Kits and other similar switch heads
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Loop SDS Switch Kits - The all new synchro dynamic system (SDS) Multi-Tip lines are the accumulation of over three decades of experience in pioneering fly line design and development. The line system is a totally interchangeable shooting head solution for modern two handed fly fishing techniques with switch and double-handed fly rods. Comprising of one floating head and three density tips, the SDS system offers a comprehensive cross-section of fishing applications for the pursuit of multiple freshwater and anadromous species.
Throughout the extensive development process, the highest priority was placed on maximising both the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic properties of the system to ...
Loop SDS Scandi Tips - Each of these tips incorporate the latest Multi Density System (MDS) depth technology to ensure the defined sink rate is both accurate and uniform as the fly swings through the stream. This density compensation integrates unique seamless multi sinking rate technology to maintain a controlled sinking profile from the loop-to-loop connection along the entire length of the tapered tip.
Available in five different densities
Designed for Loop SDS Scandi fly line but can be used with similar scandi heads
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