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The Cortland Tropic Plus Backcountry Fly Line is designed for anglers fishing backcountry water, mangroves, flats, and coastal environments where quick shots and changing angles matter. Built for tarpon, snook, redfish, and seatrout, this floating saltwater line delivers smooth casting performance at close, mid, and long-range distances.
The Backcountry taper features an elongated rear taper that helps anglers make quick changes in line direction when fish move fast or shots develop unexpectedly. Whether you are working tight mangrove lanes, open flats, or mixed backcountry structure, this taper gives you the control needed for accurate presentations.
Built on a monofilament core with a weight-forward floating design, the Tropic Plus Backcountry Fly Line is made for warm saltwater conditions and a variety of species. The Seaweed/Sand color combination blends well in coastal environments while helping anglers manage line visibility and taper awareness.
Versatile floating fly line for saltwater backcountry fishing
Designed for close, mid, and long-range casting
Elongated rear taper helps with quick changes in line direction
Smooth casting performance
Multi-species saltwater design
Ideal for backcountry, mangroves, and flats
Seaweed/Sand color
Water: Saltwater
Line: Floating
Taper: Weight Forward
Length: 100 ft
Core: Monofilament
Species: Tarpon, snook, redfish, and seatrout
| Line Size | Grain Weight | Head Length | Total Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF 6 | 160 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
| WF 7 | 185 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
| WF 8 | 210 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
| WF 9 | 240 gr. | 41 ft. | 100 ft. |
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The Cortland Tropic Plus Backcountry Fly Line is a versatile floating saltwater line built for tarpon, snook, redfish, and seatrout in backcountry, mangrove, and flats environments. With a smooth weight-forward taper, elongated rear taper, monofilament core, and 100-foot total length, it delivers dependable performance for changing targets and varied casting distances.