

With the onset of World War II, the production of fishing lines took a back seat to needs of the US armed forces. Parachute and bomb cord became first priority. Cortland Line developed many advanced manufacturing methods and technologies to help the war effort.
Cortland Line Company - After The War Following the war Cortland Line Company used the new technology to introduce braided fishing lines that are still the benchmark for quality in the world.
High maintenance, braided silk fly lines were the only choice for the fly fisher during the first half of the 20th century. But in 1953 things changed dramatically when the 333 Fly Line Series was introduced. The 333 was the first fly line manufactured with a bonded synthetic surface coating that actually allowed the line to float without repeated cleaning and drying. Fly fishing has never been the same!
The 333 dominated the fly fishing industry through the 50’s and into the early 60’s. As the legions of fly anglers grew, so did the demand for a premium high performance fly line. The Cortland Line Research and Development team were up to the task creating a new extremely supple, glass smooth line with precise taper configurations, that allowed the new breed of sophisticated fly fishers to experience an unprecedented level of control and accuracy. The 444 Fly Line had arrived.

In the late 70’s and early 80’s many fly fishers turned to the new faster fly rods and began demanding a slick long distance line with specialized tapers designed for specific conditions. The 444SL hit the market by storm in 1979. Fly fishing was coming of age and Cortland was again the leader!
"The Future of Fly Fishing" was realized in 1993 when the 444 Lazerline was introduced. New plastics allowed superb

In 2000, the 444 was named "Fly Line of the Millennium" and the 444 Camo named fly line of the year. In 2001, IQ Magazine rated the SL Change A Tip the "Top" fly line made. The new century begins with Cortland still on the top.
Today every part of Cortland’s award winning fly lines and exceptional braided fishing lines are made right here in Cortland, NY by the employee owners. No other company can say that. Ray would be proud!
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