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Competition MKII Series Fly Rod - Euro Style Nymphing

Built for competition-level Euro nymphing performance.
A tactical black nymph rod designed for balance, control, and fast hook sets in technical trout water.
Water Freshwater, Rivers, Streams
Species Trout
Technique Euro Nymphing, Nymphing, Tight Line Nymphing
Color Tactical Black
Action Euro Nymphing
Build Carbon Fiber Blank
Included Rod Sock and Optic Orange Rod Case
Built using carbon fiber of military-grade modulus and resins, the Competition MKII Series Fly Rod was designed for Euro-style nymphing with input from more than 30 years of top-level competition experience from the Cortland Prostaff. The balance of the rod weight, main power in the butt section, and down-locking reel seat are all built around the demands of this technique.

An ergonomic cork composite fighting butt helps with weight distribution and control when landing larger fish, while over-sized light wire single foot guides allow easy passage of Euro nymphing lines, WF lines, and DT lines. Each rod includes a specific-size cloth rod sock and an optic orange rod case for easy location on the river bank.
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Design Features
Carbon Fiber Blank With Tactical Black Finish
Down-Locking Reel Seat
Dual Locking Rings
Cork Composite Fighting Butt
Premium Cigar Cork Handle
Over-Sized Light Wire Single Foot Guides
Size-Specific Cloth Rod Sock
Optic Orange Rod Case
Cordura Rod Tube
Best For
Competition-Level Euro Nymphing
Technical Trout Water
Tight-Line Control
Long-Leader Presentations
Fast Hook Sets
Larger Trout
Advanced Nymphing Setups
Specs
Length Line Weight Rod Weight Pieces
10 FT 2 WT 3.3 OZ 4
10 FT 6 IN 3 WT 3.4 OZ 4
11 FT 2 WT 3.5 OZ 4
11 FT 3 WT 3.6 OZ 4
Rod Details
Cork composite fighting butt on Cortland Competition MKII fly rod

Cork Composite Fighting Butt

Fighting butt provides extra leverage for turning big heads.

Down-locking reel seat and dual locking rings on Cortland Competition MKII fly rod

Down-Locking Reel Seat & Dual Locking Rings

Down-locking reel seat supports proper rod balance. Dual locking rings keep the reel secure.

Tactical black finish on Cortland Competition MKII fly rod

Tactical Black Finish

Tactical black finish is stealthy and durable.

Premium cigar cork handle on Cortland Competition MKII fly rod

Premium Cigar Cork Handle

Grade A Portuguese cork grip in a classic cigar shape keeps your grip locked in and in touch with your drift.

Over-sized light wire single foot guides on Cortland Competition MKII fly rod

Over-Sized Light Wire Single Foot Guides

Over-sized single foot guides allow for easy passage of Euro nymphing lines, WF, and DT lines.

Rod bag and Cordura rod tube for Cortland Competition MKII fly rod

Rod Bag And Cordura Rod Tube

Rod bag and Cordura rod tube provide convenient storing and protection.

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Reviewed by Steven N.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Simply the Best!!!

I started with the Cortland Nymph Series 10' 6 inch 3 weight which I am very Happy with. The Competition MKII is another Great rod for the price.

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Great balance

Perfect balance between feeling and casting action. 11FT 3WT work perfect for casting heavy nymphs in moderate wind from Patagonia, Chile. (Of course in heavy winds you can’t throw anything when you are euronymphing). It is not as sensitve as the Sage ESN, but still works pretty well and it allows to cast wider range of nymph/weights than the ESN.

It can fight big trouts (3kg) with no problem. Using Cortland 4x tippet. I assure you that worth the money. It is a great rod for big rivers and big trouts. For smaller ones I’d use a smaller size 2WT.

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11’2wt

This rod is an Animal! 19” rainbow on 7x….send it!

My first 11’ rod and I love it!

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Great rod

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Rated 4 out of 5

Comparison of old Competition rod with new competition, MK2 series.

Not as flexible as my previous older Competition rod. But I do like the rod very much because it casts better and more accurate than my previous 11 foot. 3 weight Competition rod. Recommend placing small white dots on the ends of each section so that alignment can be perfected when assembling the rod. Also recommend using snake guides.

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Rated 5 out of 5

MKII Euro rod

Great feel, balance, and casting. Wonderful rod.

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Reviewed by Paul
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Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing touch with plenty of backbone!

Was given an MKII 2wt as a gift and was tempted to send it back in favor of a 3wt. So glad I didn’t. This rod has amazing touch with all the backbone you’ll need. A joy to fish!

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Reviewed by Michael M.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Super Nymphing Rod

What a great nymphing rod. I have Euro nymphing rods from some other major brands and the Cortland MK II is probably the best handling of all of them. Light, tactile, works fine throwing a dry or dry/dropper when needed and the price is right when compared to the major brands.

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