cortland line company

For over 100 years, Cortland Line has been a pioneer in the sport of angling, designing and manufacturing some of the world’s most innovative fly lines and braided fishing lines. Operating with a century of experience and an unwavering passion for the water, the brand remains single-mindedly focused on one thing: fishing. This historic dedication drives Cortland to continuously develop the most advanced, high-performance lines offered to the modern angler.

Proudly located in Cortland, New York, the company manufactures all of its premium fly lines right here in the USA. Cortland has earned a global reputation by engineering lines that integrate the latest in proprietary polymer coatings, slickness additives, and core technologies—many of which Cortland itself pioneered for the industry. From legendary trout classics like the 444 Peach to specialized, aggressive tapers built for the modern saltwater flats, their products deliver the crisp casting distance and high-floating performance required by professionals.

Anglers and guides around the world choose Cortland Line because a century of American-made craftsmanship translates directly to dependability when a trophy fish is on the line. Built by fishermen for fishermen, Cortland gear is engineered to handle the toughest conditions, the sharpest structures, and the heaviest friction. When you load your reel with Cortland, you are anchoring your tackle with over one hundred years of heritage, precision, and proven on-the-water success.