Cortland Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line

A large rocky ledge with rolling whitewater, a deep river mouth with a swiftly-flowing ebb, a flat at high tide that’s loaded with striped bass sucking down crabs, it doesn’t matter what deepwater scenario you find yourself in whenever you’ve got Cortland’s Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line on your reel. Designed to get your flies down quickly in deep water, the Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line features a Type 8 (8-8.5IPS) head that’s 28’ long and an intermediate running line for a smooth transition into the water depths. This fast-sinking construction is perfect for deep areas and anytime the current is ripping and you need to quickly get your flies in front of the fish–add in its aggressive taper, braided nylon multifilament core, and Cortland’s Shooting Technology and you’ll see why this line is a great choice for throwing large flies in tough conditions. Cortland crafts their Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line in line weights 8 through 12 so that you can tackle anything from schoolie action on a mudflat to coaxing up the 40+ pound fish around Block Island.

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 Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line, Cortland equips the line with dual welded loops. These loops are super strong and incredibly easy to use, giving you the best of both worlds in terms of functionality and convenience.

Shooting Technology (ST) - A technology created to decrease friction in your cast while increasing distance and shootability, Cortland’s Shooting Technology gives this line a super-smooth finish that will last for your line’s life.

X-Strong Core - To meet the needs of strong fish like striped bass, albies, and bluefish, this line has Cortland's proprietary X-Strong Core that has a tough weave and high pick count so you can apply power where you need it.

Cold Salt - To further increase the Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line’s durability, Cortland integrates their Cold Salt technology. Cold Salt is a proprietary technology that keeps your line super durable and supple while decreasing any memory in your line.

Uses

Streamers and Crustaceans - The Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line was built to get flies down very fast. With its aggressive taper, this line properly loads your rod to deliver large air-resistant streamers just as well as heavier flies like crabs. Whether it's a Clouser, Beast, or a heavy Merkin, this line lets you fish them all with ease.

Temp

Cold to Warm - Cortland’s Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line allows you to fish in nearly any temperature that you’ll find a striped bass living in. Made for handling temperatures ranging from 30 to 70 degrees, you can count on this line whether it’s the beginning of the saltwater season on a chilly day in Maine or a summer evening on the flats of Cape Cod.

Taper/Weight

More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - The Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line has a very aggressive taper that works to load your rod deeply while maintaining all of the power you need to combat bad weather and massive flies. This line features a 23’ body that transitions out of a 2’ back taper and a 12’ step into a 2’ front taper–this intelligent taper lets your flies get down deep while still maintaining an easy and comfortable casting process. The Striped Bass Sink 8 Fly Line also has a black head with an ice blue running line for stealthy presentations while letting you track the line in the water.

More Info

Best for: Saltwater

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

Sinking/Floating: Sinking (8-8.5IPS); Intermediate Running Line

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide