Cortland Blog
The Versatility of Indicator Nymph Rigs
Dave Rothrock shares his indicator nymphing setup for trout, covering rod length, line choice, tapered leaders, tippet, indicator placement, and presentation.
A Crash Course in Competitive Fly Fishing
Mike Komara explains how competitive fly fishing works, covering its history, competition formats, scoring, rules, Team USA, and why it can be such a strong...
Embracing the Thrill of Fly Fishing for Bass: A Beginner's Perspective
Dan Atkinson shares his experience getting into fly fishing for bass, covering topwater strikes, rod setup, Cortland bass fly line, bass leaders, and the thrill...
Full Swing on the Salmon River
Brooks Robinson previews salmon season on New York’s Salmon River, covering Lake Ontario reports, spawning conditions, river etiquette, and the fly fishing gear he recommends...
The Art of Teasing for Striped Bass
Paul Dixon breaks down the art of teasing striped bass and bluefish on the fly, covering teaser tactics, fly line setups, braid, leaders, boat approach,...
Stepping Up To The Plate With Tarpon
Paul Bruun and Captain Frank Catino share practical tarpon fly fishing advice, covering casting practice, presentation, strip strikes, line management, fighting fish, and Cortland tarpon...
Flats Fishing for Striped Bass
Vinny Catalano shares his approach to flats fishing for striped bass on Long Island, covering tide, light, fly placement, retrieve speed, leader setup, fly...
Introduction to Fly Fishing for Bass
Peter Jordan makes the case for targeting largemouth bass on the fly, covering pressure, strike zones, structure, stealthy presentations, weed guards, and the mindset needed...
Ultra Premium Dry Fly Tactics
Brooks Robinson explains why he uses fluorocarbon tippet for dry fly fishing, especially on technical Upper Delaware trout, and how to pair it with nylon...
Fly Fishing Paradise in Southwest Colorado
Doug Freemann highlights Southwest Colorado trout fishing near Ridgway, from the Gunnison Gorge to high-country streams.
Springtime Fly Fishing For Striped Bass
Joe Mustari shares spring striper tips for fishing Raritan Bay with fly and light tackle.
How Top Secret Tippet Changed the Game
Tom and Dan Harrison share why Cortland fluorocarbon tippet became trusted gear for technical trout guide trips.