Leaders & Tippets

With extensive research, development and field testing, Cortland is proud to announce the most premium Fluorocarbon trout tippet offering on the market.

Striped Bass Leader – Tough, reliable, and stealthy. Built to turn over big flies and handle the power of stripers in any saltwater setting.

RIO Powerflex Plus is a strong, supple nylon tippet/leader with excellent knot strength and up to 20% more strength than standard nylon.

RIO VersiLeader – A versatile, multi-purpose leader system designed to handle a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fishing situations.

RIO Toothy Critter 7.5ft – Durable wire leader with loop connection, built to turn over big flies and stop bite-offs from pike, musky, and barracuda.

Nylon Tapered Leaders - 2 Pack
Nylon Tapered trout leaders are extruded from high-tenacity copolymers for an exceptional blend of abrasion resistance and knot strength.

No other line can match the strength of Maxima Chameleon.

Maxima Clear fishing line is incredibly strong and easy to handle, yet retains Maxima’s tough, high-durability finish

Maxima Ultragreen has been the “go-to” line of serious anglers around the world for decades.

Rio Rio Trout Powerflex Plus Leaders

Cortland’s new copolymer Nylon Tippet is super-strong and highly abrasion resistant.

RIO’S Powerflex Plus Tippet is the strongest nylon tippet material ever made, with tensile strengths up to 20% more than regular tippet.