News from Cortland Line Company, May 2013: Cortland Line manufactures the finest fly lines, braided lines and monofilament in the world. Lines engineered to meet any fishing challenge. Whether the quarry is trout or tarpon, bass or bones, tuna or sailfish, we fish for them our selves and we put that experience into every Cortland line we build. We think Ray would be proud.
Cortland Sales Staff Expands to 18 Reps:
Randi Swisher, Cortland’s VP of Sales & Marketing, and Mark Schindel, Director of Sportfishing & Outdoor Products, have hired 14 new sales representatives, effectively tripling the size of the Cortland sales force. Nine of the new reps specialize in sportfishing products and are members of the Sports Marketing South sales agency headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia. They will cover the southeastern states ranging from the Mid-Atlantic to Mississippi. Five of the new hires, along with four Cortland veteran sales reps, are fly-fishing specialists and will cover the major fly-fishing states in the northeast, central and western United States.
“Mark and I are pleased to welcome some of the most successful sales reps in the fishing tackle industry to the new Cortland Line Company,” explained Randi Swisher during the announcement. “Collectively, they bring hundreds of years of experience and success with them, and I am confident that we are now fully staffed and ready to launch our exciting new product line for 2014.”
New For 2013: Compact Switch
Specially tapered for skagit-style casting
Cortland’s Compact Switch line (4 – 8wt.) seamlessly integrates a supple lime colored 25′ Skagit style head with a slick, ivory colored running line, making it easy to shoot big flies long distances with little effort. To ensure maximum energy transfer for any suitable sink tip or leader, the aggressive front taper continues right up to our strong and compact welded loops. Other features include a precise color change at the launch point and optimized running line diameters for easy handling without sacrificing distance – perfect for swinging intruders across your favorite steelhead run or shooting a deceiver to the edge of a striper blitz.
• Compact 25′ Skagit-style head
• Highly visible color change at launch point
• Head weight:(4) 240gn, (5) 300gn, (6) 375gn, (7) 425gn, (8) 485gn
Dealer Spotlight: South Florida
Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply | www.captharry.com
Crook & Crook | www.crookandcrook.com
Miami has been a sportfishing hotspot for over 100 years. With the Gulf Stream at it’s front door, pristine flats sprawling south across Biscayne Bay, and a vast system of canals and waterways inland, it’s possible to find more species of gamefish in the Miami area than almost anywhere else in the world. From marlin, sailfish, mahi, kingfish and tuna — to bonefish, tarpon and snook; you’ll find them swimming around the waters of Miami at one time of year or another.
Miami is also home to two great fishing tackle stores: Captain Harry’s and Crook & Crook. Captain Harry’s was founded by Captain Harry Vernon over 40 years ago, and Crook and Crook is celebrating its 55th year in business. Both stores offer exceptional customer service, expert angling advice, and a complete selection of the best fishing products available today — while serving loyal customers all over the world. We’re proud that both stores stock Cortland’s Master Braid and our sliceable C16 super braid lines, along with an assortment of other Cortland lines and accessories.
The next time you travel down to Miami for either business or fun, don’t forget to stop into Captain Harry’s located off I-95 just five miles north of downtown — or Crook & Crook at the intersection of US 1 and 27th street, just south of downtown. You won’t be disappointed.
Cortland Pro Staff Spotlight
Andrew Ragas | www.ragasfishing.com
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Andrew Ragas is a Cortland Pro Staff Member. Andrew mainly fishes for warm water species in the Midwestern United States, with a weakness for huge Muskellunge, and uses a wide range of Cortland’s Braid and Monofilament lines out on the water.
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Trout BOSS:
The Ultimate Trout Line
The unique AFFTA compliant BOSS taper features a 65’ head and 100’ total length, which allows for accurate casts in close and great control at distance. An extended head facilitates roll casting and long mends, making the Boss a perfect choice for indicator nymphing.
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From HQ: May 2013
To Our Valued Customers,
It’s been nine months since our group of outdoorsmen purchased Cortland and, although a few questioned our acumen, we remain optimistic and energized. We inherited an array of world class products and steadfast employees that are the foundation for our revival. We are confident in our abilities to meet and exceed expectations of all anglers but understand we must strive, every day, to do so.
We are listening to customers and believe this is paramount to our success. We are focused on being the best manufacturer of fishing lines in the world and our goal is to make everyone aware our lines are second to none. We believe this is the best kept secret in fishing.
We have made many improvements in manufacturing and delivery and are investing in various marketing programs to support our Dealers. You are the most important connection we have to customers and you will be our priority going forward. To those Dealers that continue to support us, thank you, better products and services are on the way. To our potential Dealers, we would be honored if you gave us another try.
Respectfully,
Randy B. Brown
President & CEO
If you have any questions, comments, feedback – or anything Cortland Line can assist you with, please contact us at: info@cortlandline.com.
