C-16 Chartreuse various spool size options
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C16 Super Braid

C16 Super Braid - Chartreuse

High-visibility hollow core braid.
Spliceable 16-carrier braid for wind-on leaders, top shots, and custom saltwater rigging.
Water Saltwater
Species Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo
Color Chartreuse
Braid Type Spliceable Hollow Core
Core Gel-Spun Polyethylene
Construction 16-Carrier Super Braid
Cortland’s C16™ Super Braid in Chartreuse is an advanced gel-spun fiber, hollow-core casting and trolling line designed for saltwater fishing where visibility, strength, and clean rigging matter. Braided in our Cortland, New York, manufacturing facility from 16 gel-spun fibers, C16™ features a tight, round weave and uniform pick count, or wraps per inch, for an exceptionally smooth surface that packs tightly on the spool with no flattening or digging in. Its fine diameter minimizes line drag when trolling or fighting fish, and the 16-carrier construction delivers excellent resistance to nicks and abrasions during prolonged fights with big fish.

C16™ delivers extreme sensitivity and instant hooksets because the gel-spun fibers have virtually no stretch. It also features Cortland’s proprietary FiberTech® super braid protection, a unique treatment, not a coating, that penetrates the weave and bonds with the individual gel-spun fibers to stiffen and improve the handling characteristics of the line. ColorLast provides permanent chartreuse color, while FiberTech® reduces friction in the guides and increases the line’s durability. C16™ is braided with Cortland’s spliceable hollow-core construction for fast, reliable splicing of end loops for wind-on leaders or direct splices for monofilament and fluorocarbon top shots.
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Complete the Setup

C16 Wind-On Leader Material

C16 Wind-On Leader Material

White   40 LB   100 FT

$10.95 USD

 
Daho Threading/Looping/Splicing Needles

Daho Threading/Looping/Splicing Needles

40-50 LB Threading

$15.50 USD

 
Design Features
Spliceable hollow-core construction
16-carrier braid
Smooth and round profile
Fine diameter
Minimal line drag
Long-lasting color
Strong leader connections
Abrasion resistance
Best For
Wind-on leaders
End-loop connections
Direct splices
Mono or fluorocarbon top shots
Saltwater casting
Trolling applications
Custom rigging
Big-game fishing
Technologies
HMWPE
HMWPE
High molecular weight gel-spun polyethylene fibers that are stronger than steel. Virtually no stretch for incredible sensitivity. Does not degrade in sunlight/UV.
FiberTech
FiberTech
Protection that bonds to the individual fibers, stiffens and improves handling. Lines cast farther and last longer without excess stiffness.
ColorLast
ColorLast
Provides the longest lasting color. Does not fade. Does not bleed.

C16 Breakdown

C16™ Super Braid is Cortland’s most advanced hollow-core braided line, made with premium gel-spun polyethylene fibers for virtually no stretch on hooksets and hookups. Its 16-carrier construction creates a strong, stable splicing platform for end loops, wind-on leaders, and direct top-shot connections.

Offered in break strengths from 40 lb to 300 lb, C16™ is built for a wide range of saltwater applications where strength, sensitivity, and durability matter. FiberTech® and ColorLast technologies help reduce guide friction, improve handling, resist abrasion, and maintain long-lasting color without bleeding or fraying.

Choose the right break strength.

C16™ Super Braid uses 16-carrier hollow core construction across each break strength for smooth handling, clean splicing, and dependable saltwater performance.

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Break
Strength (lb)		 Diameter
(inches)		 Diameter
(mm)		 Picks Per
Inch		 Braid
Carriers
40.011.2793616
60.014.3562516
80.016.4063016
100.018.4572316
130.020.5082016
200.026.6601716
300.036.9141816

Not every break strength is available in every spool length or color.

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Jerry S.
The best backing for big fish!

C 16 is by far the best backing for big fish harsh environments with potential abrasion. In addition the ability to splice it to other colors and make internal loops make it the go to backing in fresh and saltwater.
The cross section being nearly flat is preferred over round backing that tends to dig into itself under heavy tension.

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Jonathan W.
Phenomenal weave

Excellent hollow core, I've stitched a lot of them. This line has had no occlusions, the weave is very tight and the line has a firmness to it that some of the other hollow cores are lacking.

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Jose B.
Best in the game

I can’t see myself using anything else, this stuff is great

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Joe G.
C-16 as backing

Love using #40 or #60 C-16 as backing for saltwater fish that go a long way.

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Derek D.
Awesome Quality

Works as I thought it would and the color is very attractive. Will purchase again.