Big Shot
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Send Big Flies Through the Wind.
A full line size heavy floating line with a compact 26 ft head for streamers, heavy tandem nymph rigs, and fast modern rods.
WATERFreshwater, Rivers, Lakes
SPECIESTrout, Salmon, Steelhead, Carp, Bass, Atlantic Salmon, Panfish
TECHNIQUEStreamers, Nymphing
COLORSky Blue
TAPERWeight Forward
CASTING PROFILELoading Power
PRESENTATIONLarge Fly Turnover
Cortland’s Big Shot is a powerful floating line designed to punch large flies through the wind and turn over heavy tandem nymph rigs. Its compact 26 ft head and aggressive taper load fast modern action rods quickly, reduce false casting, and increase shootability. The full line size heavy design supplies the mass needed to carry bulky, air resistant patterns, while the slick coating supports smooth shooting performance.
DESIGN FEATURES
Full line size heavy
Aggressive compact taper
High floating
Slick coating
Minimal false casts
Front welded loop
BEST FOR
Large flies
Bulky streamers
Heavy tandem nymph rigs
Windy conditions
Fast action rods
Minimal false casts
Maximum shootability
SPECS
GRAIN WEIGHTSWF5: 160 • WF6: 185 • WF7: 210 • WF8: 240 • WF9: 280
HEAD LENGTH26 ft
DENSITYFloating
COREBraided Nylon Multifilament
RUNNING LINE64 ft
LINE LENGTH90 ft
TECHNOLOGIES
SINGLE WELDED LOOP
A welded loop makes rigging fast, easy and reliable with a clean, durable connection.
COLD TEMPERATURE
Ideal use in 30–50°F temperatures.
WARM TEMPERATURE
Ideal use in 50–70°F temperatures.
- Secure, careful packaging to protect rods, reels, kayaks, and gear
- Ships directly from our Louisiana shop — no long warehouse delays
- Tracking provided on every order
- In-store experts available if you need help before or after your package arrives
