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Cortland Fly Lines
Precision casting. Proven performance on UK waters.
Upgrade your setup with Cortland fly lines—trusted by anglers worldwide for their smooth casting, durability, and consistent performance. Whether you're targeting trout on stillwaters or working rivers, Cortland lines deliver control, accuracy, and reliability when it counts.
Why Choose Cortland Fly Lines?
- Exceptional casting control – Smooth loading and tight loops for better accuracy
- Durable coatings – Built to last, even with regular use in UK conditions
- Versatile performance – Suitable for rivers, lakes, and stillwaters
- Trusted brand – Decades of fly fishing innovation and reliability
Product Options
Choose the right line for your style of fishing:
✔ Floating Lines
Perfect for dry flies and general-purpose fishing on rivers and lakes.
✔ Intermediate Lines
Ideal for slow-sinking presentations just below the surface.
✔ Sinking Lines
Designed to get your flies down quickly in deeper water or strong currents.
What You’ll Get
- Genuine Cortland fly line
- Ready-to-use packaging
- Consistent quality you can rely on session after session
Delivery Information
- Fast & Free UK Tracked 48 dispatch – Get your gear quickly
- Carefully packaged – Protecting your line in transit
Honest Advice from Anglers
Not sure which line you need? We’re happy to help you choose the right setup based on where and how you fish.
Get in touch for straightforward advice
Stock Status
✔ In stock – ready to ship
Quick Buying Guide
- New to fly fishing? → Go for a floating line
- Fishing deeper water? → Choose an intermediate or sinking line
- Unsure? → Contact us—we’ll point you in the right direction
Shop With Confidence
- UK-based seller
- Clear returns policy
- Real anglers behind the business
Choose Cortland fly lines and fish with confidence.
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Cortland 333 Trout All Purpose Floating Fly LineThe Cortland 333 is a dependable all-purpose floating trout fly line offering easy casting, good flotation and versatile performance. An excellent everyday choice for dry flies, nymphs, wet flies and general river or stillwater fishing.An all purpose high floating, extremely durable fly line available in a weight-forward taper. Designed to perform well with modern medium- to fast-action graphite fly rods. The original 333 was the industry's first modern PVC fly line and has been a popular choice among avid fly anglers for over 50 years.
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Cortland 444 Clear Camo Intermediate WF Fly LineThese lines are sent post inclusive price first class tracked 24 with Royal Mail and dispatched on the same day as your purchase if ordered before 3pm on any working day Monday to Friday inclusive. We dont claim to post at weekends but will do when we are able to.
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Cortland 444 Ice Blue IntermediateThe Cortland 444 Ice Blue Intermediate is a smooth, versatile weight-forward fly line designed for controlled fishing just beneath the surface. Ideal for buzzers, nymphs, wet flies and lures on lakes, reservoirs and rivers.
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Cortland 444 Peach Double Taper Floating Trout Fly LineA tried and true classic, the Peach Double taper (DT) is the oldest double taper line in our selection and has proved to be a great all purpose DT line for a variety of rods, and fishing applications. Versatility is the key with the Peach DT. If you dont see the line you would like in our stock list please get in touch we can order in specially for you at no extra cost. We have most of the Cortland range of fly lines in stock but special orders are welcomed.
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Cortland 444 SL Floating Fly Line – Classic Series Trout Fly LineCortland's SL (specialised line) has remained a staple versatile trout line for over 40 years. The mint green color is highly visible and effortlessly casts a variety of trout rigs. The extended body easily mends at long distances for precise line control. Designed for those anglers that require accurate distance casting.
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Cortland 444 WF Type 3 Sinking Fly Line – Full Sinking Fly LineThe Cortland 444 WF Type 3 is a classic full-sinking fly line with a 3 4 IPS sink rate and weight-forward taper. Designed to get flies quickly into the taking zone, it's an excellent choice for lures, streamers and deeper-water trout fishing.
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Cortland 444 WF Type 6 Sinking Fly Line – Fast Sinking Trout LineThe Cortland 444 series of fly lines is quite possibly the best known amongst anglers. The series consists of the peach floating, the SL floating, ice blue intermediate, clear intermediate, clear camo intermediate, type three and type six. We have stock of these lines. We also stock Ghost tip 3,5,and 15 in the popular sizes. If you can t see what you want we can order it on your behalf from Cortland.
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Cortland Fairplay Sinking Fly Line WF#6The Cortland Fairplay Fly Line sinking version is aimed at anglers wanting an affordable, easy-casting sinking line for trout, bass, and general subsurface fly fishing. It s part of Cortland s entry-to-mid level Fairplay range and is commonly sold as a Type 2 full sinking fly line.The official Cortland description says the line is designed for subsurface tactics in lakes and rivers and intended to help anglers get streamers and nymphs into the strike zone.
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Cortland Fast Intermediate Competition Series Fly LineCortland s Fast Intermediate features our new hang markers at 14ft & 24ft for fishing the hang . An aggressive density compensated taper design allows flies to achieve proper depths. The 110ft overall line length gives you the option to cast long distances. Sink Rate 2-3 IPS. Distance Shooting Hang Marker Indicators A 110 ft Intermediate freshwater fly line with a braided nylon multifilament core
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Cortland Ghost Tip 15 Sinking Tip Fly Line – WF Trout Fly LineThe Cortland Ghost Tip 5 is a versatile weight-forward sinking-tip fly line designed for controlled subsurface presentation. Ideal for nymphs, wet flies, streamers and lures when a floating line isn't reaching the required depth.
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Cortland Ghost Tip 5 Sinking Tip Fly Line – WF Trout Fly LineThe Cortland Ghost Tip 5 is a versatile weight-forward sinking-tip fly line designed for controlled subsurface presentation. Ideal for nymphs, wet flies, streamers and lures when a floating line isn't reaching the required depth.
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Cortland Hover Weight Forward Fly Line – Slow Sinking Trout Fly LineThe Cortland 444 Hover was designed to sit under the surface film and remain at that level throughout the retrieve. This line features a unique, neutral density blend of polymers for targeting fish right below the surface. The Jargon:Type - Neutral Density HoverCore - Braided NylonColour - Space GreyProfile - Weight forwardHead length - 55ftOverall length - 105ftFront Welded Loop
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Cortland Long Belly Distance Fly Line Trout SeriesCortlands Long Belly Distance line was designed for complete distance versatility by featuring a longer head that allows for effortless line pick up, roll casts, and mending. For you dry fly purists out there, your search for the best line for making delicate presentations is over with our Ultralight line. Finally, our Indicator line featuring our new High Float Tip technology allows for perfect dead drift execution in even the most complex currents. No matter what body of water you are fishing or what presentation you are after, we are confident we have the right line for you in our Trout Series by Cortland Line Company.
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Cortland WF 444 Clear Intermediate Fly LineThe Cortland 444 series of fly lines is quite possibly the best known amongst anglers. The series consists of the peach floating, the SL floating, ice blue intermediate, clear intermediate, clear camo intermediate, type three and type six. We have stock of these lines. We also stock Ghost tip 3, 5 ,and 15 in the popular sizes. If you can t see what you want we can order it on your behalf from Cortland.
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Cortland WF 444 Weight Forward Peach Floating Fly LineA dependable, smooth-casting fly line designed for UK rivers, lakes, and stillwaters.Whether you're just starting out or upgrading your setup, this Cortland line delivers consistent performance, clean presentation, and long-lasting durability.
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Cortland WF Ghost Tip 3 Fly Line – Clear Intermediate TipThe Cortland Ghost Tip 3 combines a 3 ft clear intermediate tip with a high-floating running line, providing excellent control when fishing buzzers, nymphs and wet flies just beneath the surface.
