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Trout Series

Built for trout fishing in every season

Precision tapers for control, presentation, and versatility across all trout water.

Trout Series fly lines feature complex taper designs that deliver shootability, versatility, and consistent performance across a wide range of trout situations. Each line features Cortland’s signature Shooting Technology coating to prolong line life and reduce friction through the guides. Specialized braided nylon multifilament cores remain supple and tangle free in the coldest trout waters.

Technical Tapers for Precise Presentations.

The Trout Series is designed to handle a wide range of trout situations, from delicate dry fly work to indicator rigs and versatile everyday fishing.

Line Taper / Profile Best For
Headwater Balanced all-around taper All-around trout fishing, dry-dropper rigs, everyday versatility
Ultralight II Triangle taper Delicate presentations, smaller flies, technical trout situations
Indicator II Specialized nymph taper Indicator nymphing, mending, line control
Trout Boss Aggressive trout taper Bigger dries, heavier rigs, versatile modern trout fishing
Trout Double Taper Double taper Dry flies, roll casting, close-range presentation
Finesse Trout II Long head taper Technical dry fly work, soft presentation, picky trout
Tip: If you are unsure, start with how you fish most often, then choose the line that best matches your presentation style.
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