The Liquid Crystal Series Tarpon Taper is our highest performing Tarpon line. The full clear color will allow you to present your fly accurately into schools of tarpon without spooking the few “willing” fish. The PE+ jacket material combined with a permanently fused core allows for instantaneous hooksets and detection. The Tarpon Taper is trusted by the most dedicated tournament Tarpon anglers around the world.
- Full Clear Floating
- Slick Shooting
- Minimal Line Stretch
WATER: Saltwater
LINE: Floating
TAPER: Weight Forward
LENGTH: 100ft
CORE: Monofilament
SPECIES: Tarpon
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| WATER | LINE DENSITY | TAPER | CORE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwater | Floating | Weight Forward | Monofilament |
| LINE SIZE | GRAIN WEIGHT | HEAD LENGTH | TOTAL LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF 10 | 280 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
| WF 11 | 330 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
| WF 12 | 380 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
| WF 13 | 450 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
Tarpon Taper Breakdown
The only thing better than spotting feeding Tarpon on the deck of a flat’s skiff is having a line that will consistently deliver flies into the feeding zone. We designed our Tarpon Taper clear to be the most reliable Tarpon line on the market.
Our Tarpon Taper is built with a short 7 ft. body for quickly transferring energy into your cast and delivering flies efficiently. The 31 ft. back taper helps carry line in the air when longer casts are necessary and allows for quick pickups when the fish are on the move. The short 3 ft. front taper effortlessly turns over any tarpon patterns and weighted flies.
This line features a monofilament core and our signature liquid crystal coating for withstanding the hottest temperatures while still remaining slick, supple and fast shooting. This clear line remains virtually invisible to fish and gives the angler an edge when targeting pressured tarpon in shallow water.
SPECIES: Tarpon
Welded loops make rigging fast, easy and reliable. Cortland loops are strong, secure and durable.
ST coating delivers a reduced-friction performance with a glass-smooth finish and remains a key element in line slickness over its life span.
Liquid Crystal Lines are built with a blend of polyethylene compounds (PE) over a monofilament core resulting in the toughest, slickest-shooting, floating fly lines.
Ideal use in 50 - 70 degree (F) temperatures
Ideal use in 70 + degree (F) temperatures
Our Tarpon Taper Clear is built for tropic environments and will perform best in temperatures above 70 degrees (F). Our Liquid Crystal coating is designed to remain hard, slick and supple in the hottest conditions.
The taper design for our Tarpon line was built to be aggressive up front to quickly transfer energy into your cast and easily turn over any weighted or non-weighted tarpon pattern. The long rear taper helps excel in carrying line in the air and throwing tight loops. It also helps with quick pick ups off the water, when recasting to a target on the move. This line is built in true line size so your rod never feels overlined when casting maximum distance.
We designed our Tarpon Taper Clear to be the stealthiest tarpon line on the market. Fishing to tarpon laid up in shallow water or pressured fish can require subtle presentations. Give yourself an advantage and fish the Liquid Crystal Tarpon Taper Clear.
Cleaning your fly line is very important especially when fishing saltwater. Simply pull line off your reel into a clean bucket or tub of freshwater. Put roughly 1oz or more of Cortland’s Line Cleaner solution onto a clean rag or towel. Firmly squeeze the towel with Pro Line Cleaner around the line and slowly pull line through the towel. You should be able to see dirt or discolored streaks on the towel when finished.
Learn more about Cortland's Fly Line Cleaner Lubricant & Pads.
I haven't fisher the line yet but it should add to my attemps to be stealthy. I have cast the line and it's a rocket. I need to get used to its invisability .
Paul Hudson
For sure the best clear saltwater fly line out their. This is one of my go to lines
an awesome line, easy to cast, less likely to spook fish. have it on my 10 and 12 wt
In the Keys Tarpon game, if you’re not using the Tarpon Taper Clear, not only are you not winning, you’re not even in the game!
Simply the best for stealthy tarpon in clear water using worm flies
My go to line for stealthy presentations
Can't beat this line for an all clear tarpon line. Stretches out nicely and lays straight and flat on the cast. Turns over beautifully. Pay attention to their grain weights and make sure you get the right line. I needed to upsize to the 11wt line for my 10wt and it's a perfect match
Great line on the ocean for tarpon!
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