Cortland 50+ Billfish Fly Line

So you just wrote a check with enough numbers on it that your hand is sore; you're planning the trip of a lifetime and everything must be in perfect order to help you make the most of it; it's all centered around one thing: catching some of the toughest billfish in the ocean. Putting your faith in a fly line that won't cause issues is a necessary evil, and that's exactly why Cortland crafted their Billfish Sinking line to absolute perfection. Starting with the bold orange color of its floating running section, this line lets you track exactly where your fly is whenever the prop is kicking up whitewater all around your presentation, and with its Fifty+ Core, you never need to worry about snapping a line on a hot fish-add in Cortland's Grip Set tech that allows you firmly set the hook in the jaw of a billfish (which are notably hard and bony), and you can quickly see why Cortland sets you up for success with this line. Crafted with a 600-grain build and ready for rods ranging from 13 to 15 weight class, this sink tip line provides everything that you need to target some of the most exciting fish out there. Whether you're trolling up sailfish in Casa Vieja or prepping for the perfect cast before the mate pulls the teaser on a fired-up black marlin, this line handles all of your billfish needs.

Features

Dual Welded Loops - Whether you're dealing with your backing-to-fly line connection or fly line-to-leader connection, there's no doubt that welded loops greatly simplify things. With their 50+ Billfish Fly Line, Cortland equips the line with dual welded loops, and with the addition of their Fifty+ Core, you'll never need to worry about one of these loops snapping on a trophy fish.

Fifty+ Core - Cortland knows that billfish demand some of the toughest tackle on the market, and when you have a massive pelagic on the other end of your line, the last thing you want to worry about is a break in the chain. Fifty+ Core provides a breaking strength of over 50 pounds and allows you to put maximum pressure on a fish without fear of a break.

Tropic Plus - Tropic Plus is Cortland's unique blend of high-tech polymers that creates a durable and slick surface that can hold up to hot water and even hotter boat decks.

Uses

Streamers and Large Poppers - When you're casting to massive billfish, you're going to need a large fly. Whether you're casting Beasts, huge tube flies, or even a popper the size of a Coke can, this fly can deliver them all with ease.

Temp

Warm to Tropical - From Guatamela to Florida and even the Canyons of the Eastern Atlantic, this line can stand up to warm and tropical temperatures with ease. This allows you to fish nearly any water that you'll find marlin and sailfish roaming-even the angler pursuing summertime swordfish can rest easy knowing that this line won't be compromised by water temps.

Taper/Weight

More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - A line designed around making quick casts and launching massive flies, Cortland builds their 50+ Billfish Fly Line with a taper that focuses the mass towards the front of the head. This loads hefty rods and delivers huge flies while also providing the precision and accuracy that you need to place the fly right in front of a teased-up billfish-while the bait and switch is a tough game, this line makes it nice and easy to get the perfect presentation.

More Info

Best for: Saltwater

Loops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection) and Back Loop (Backing to Fly Line Connection)

Sinking/Floating: Sink Tip

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide