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Cortland Precision Dyna-Tip
"Western Drifter" Fly Line (WF6F)
by
Cortland
Line Co. |
MSRP - $62.00 |
Manufacturer's Overview |
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The “Western Drifter” was engineered to meet the challenges
of ‘big water”, East or West. The modified Rocket2 taper loads
with a minimum of line for easy pick-ups and quick shots to those
fast water pockets, but will also reach out with ease for longer
casts. An oversized running line section allows easy mending and
better line handling, and our special core and jacket formulation
means almost no “memory” for reduced coiling.
The easy
to see Mango color helps you track your drift and the specially
formulated 3’ “Dyna-Tip” keeps the line tip floating for less
drag, easier strike detection and better hook sets. Whether you’re
drifting a pair of bead heads under an indicator, fishing dries in
the pockets or swinging a streamer, the “Western Drifter” is the
new go-to line for "big water anglers” everywhere.
Available in WF 5-8 Floating
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Review:
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[0-10=Its a Joke!]
[11-20=What are they Thinking?] [21-30=Below Average]
[31-40=Average] [41-50=Great Product] [ 51-60=Awesome
- Must Have!]
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Comments:
Cortland Line Company Western Drifter Fly Line Review
Upon
spooling up the line (6wt) we wanted to test this line out in some
extreme conditions here on the Great Lake Tributaries through January
and February for steelhead. The body of the line is mango colored with a
white "Dyna Tip" which is a extra high floating tip section that aids in
keeping a truer drift. We know that the tip section is usually the first
to sink especially in cold waters but this wasn't the case with this
line. We fished tandem rigs, swung streamers, and high sticking nymphs
through riffles & runs with no seen flaws.
The belly
of the line is a bit smaller diameter then other lines which made
mending a bit easier on those longer drifts. The line pickup was about
as nice as we've seen on most other lines in the price range of $55-65.
Overall it performed better than expected given the conditions we've
fished over the past few months. Casting those longer casts seemed
almost effortless with this rocket taper the line loaded and shot fast!
I'd put this line up against SA Mastery Taper or Rio Nymph line any
day... and I'd be hard pressed not to say I think it may have
outperformed them both. This line is definitely a new contender in the
high quality fly lines on the market.
We
contacted Cortland Line Company about submitting their line for review
and with days is was on our doorstep with a complete product line card
and CD. What a great company to do business with.
Cortland
Line Co.
Customer Service
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM (EST).
Email: info@cortlandline.com
Phone: (607) 756-2851
Fax: (607) 753-8835
Cortland Line Company, Inc.
PO Box 5588
3736 Kellogg Road
Cortland, New York 13045-5588
Factory Store
Outlet
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM (EST)
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 PM (EST)
Email:
factorystore@cortlandline.com
Phone: 607-753-7835
Fax: 607-753-7835
Cortland Line Factory Store
4053 Route 281
Cortland, New York 13045-5588
Product
Drawbacks:
Price is
the only drawback. However, it is appropriately priced for a high
quality fly line in the same class.
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