Cortland Tropic Plus Backcountry Fly Line

From an early-morning skinny water redfish session right to longer casts with a Gurgler into the mangroves for tarpon and all the way to sending pilchard imitations into a ball of snook, Cortland's Tropic Plus Backcountry Fly Line has the versatility needed to tackle every backcountry game out there. Pairing an elongated rear taper with Cortland's Shooting Technology, this line makes quick direction changes -think a pair of snook cruising across the front of the bow-nice and easy while also accommodating a range of casting distances, from super close to the line's full length. This floating line has a monofilament core and sports a subtle, yet easy-to-track, seaweed and sand coloration, and with line weight options ranging from a 6 to a 9, Cortland has an option whether you're taming larger tarpon or small seatrout and reds.

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 Tropic Plus Backcountry 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.

Tropic Plus - Designed for use in those warm tropical environments, Cortland outfits this series of lines with their Tropic Plus Technology. This tech utilizes a blend of advanced polymers to provide a durable and hard surface that holds its slickness no matter the temp of the water, air, or boat deck.

Uses

Streamers, Poppers, and Crustaceans - Cortland's Tropic Plus Backcountry series is built to present just about every pattern you might throw in these situations. From small streamers that imitate glass minnows to large poppers and all of the crustacean imitations you can come up with, this line presents them all perfectly.

Temp

Warm to Tropical - Florida to Belize and everywhere in between, this line is designed for the hottest situations you'll find yourself in. Whether resting on a boat deck at high noon or being cast into water that feels like your jacuzzi, this line can hold its own when things get steamy. In colder climates, however, this line will get stiff.

Taper/Weight

Elongated Rear Taper - Made for use across a wide range of casting distances, Cortland uses a long rear taper that meets a short front taper. This taper lets you quickly change the direction of your cast while also hitting targets right at your feet or 90' off the bow. A versatile taper that lands your flies softly, you can count on the Tropic Plus Backcountry Line for every backcountry situation you get into.

More Info

Best for: Freshwater

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

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide