Hooked the Podcast
The Podcast for Anglers by Anglers. Cortland’s Hooked the Podcast is a fishing podcast hosted by Cortland Line’s team members that are long time anglers and fishing fanatics. Tune in for guest interviews with legendary guides and captains as well as industry professionals and content creators from all over the world. Learn from the people that helped shape and continually shape the angling world today.
Episodes
21 episodes
Fly Line Series - Part 2 - About the Density | Hooked. Ep. 21
The Fly Line Series on Hooked the Podcast. In this multi-part series, the Cortland Team breaks down every aspect of designing and building fly lines.Part 2 - About the Density - Explaining the importance of understanding different fly l...
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35:49
Travis Manson Preseason Prep | Hooked. Ep. 20
Travis Manson returns to discuss his preseason preparations as a guide on Ontario and the St. Lawrence River for Smallmouth. Travis narrows down the details on his rod, reel and rig setups, while discussing the various techniques he uses to con...
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Fly Line Series - Part 1 - About the Core | Hooked. Ep. 19
Introducing the Fly Line Series on Hooked the Podcast. In this multi-part series, the Cortland Team breaks down every aspect of designing and building fly lines.Part 1 - About the Core - Explaining the importance and differences of havi...
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2025 New Product Podcast | Hooked. Ep. 18
In this Episode, Brooks Robinson sits down with Richard Nicoletti to discuss all of Cortland's new products for 2025, breaking down the design and development of each product.The Podcast For Anglers By AnglersCortland’s Hooked the P...
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1:22:06
Travis Manson on Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence Smallmouth Fishing | Hooked. Ep. 17
In this episode, Travis Manson returns to discuss what it takes to guide on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River for Smallmouth. Travis also gets into his gear and technique specifics that have brought him success in catching these bass....
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1:40:26
Capt. Matt Perachio Returns to Discuss the 2024 Bluefin Tuna Season | Hooked Ep. 16
Capt. Matt Perachio is a well well-known charter captain out of Cape Cod, MA and has over 25 years of experience fishing these waters. His specialties include fishing for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass and Bluefish. He is well known for his work et...
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1:58:27
Dropback Steelhead & Big Redfish | Hooked Ep. 15
In this episode of Hooked the Podcast, the Cortland team recaps the recent trade show season and the team's trip to Louisiana for bull redfish. The team also breaks down fishing the dropback steelhead season. The Podcast For Angler...
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1:18:58
The Cortland New Year and All New Products | Hooked Ep. 14
In this episode of Hooked the Podcast, the Cortland team gets into detail on plans for the new year and each new product for 2024. A heated discussion amongst controversial fantasy football final moves and Nate gets the best Christmas present e...
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Episode 14
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1:35:33
Fly Line Design & 2024 New Fly Lines | Hooked Ep. 13
In this episode of Hooked the Podcast, the Cortland team breaks down the importance of fly line design and understanding tapers, grain weights, and how to match the perfect line with your rod for any style of fishing. The team also reveals an e...
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Episode 13
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1:05:42
The Largest Fishing Show In The World - Hooked EP 12
On this episode of Cortland Hooked the Podcast, the Cortland team breaks down the 2023 ICAST show along with the differences between the conventional and fly-fishing trade show markets.The Podcast For Anglers By AnglersCortland’s Ho...
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1:06:45
Past, Present and Future with Cortland President John Wilson - Hooked EP 11
On this episode of Cortland Hooked the Podcast, Brooks Robinson and Nate Dablock sit down with the president of Cortland Line; John Wilson. John discusses his background in fly fishing, coaching the US youth team, chasing world records and what...
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1:06:47
John Shaner Discusses Traditional Fly Tactics, Fly Fishing History and Changes in the Industry - Hooked EP 10
John Shaner is a well known figure in the fly fishing industry for his association and work with Cortland Line and Hardy. He is what some may call a human encyclopedia of fly fishing facts, history, river systems, fly patterns and tactics. With...
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Episode 10
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1:40:15
One Bug Tournaments, Night Fishing and more with the Cortland Line Team - Hooked EP9
In this episode the Cortland Line team discusses industry insights behind the scenes, along with the progression of modern day tournament fishing, night fishing and which Cortland Line member would escape a bear attack the fastest.
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Episode 9
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1:05:24
Abbie Schuster Discusses Women in Fly Fishing And Operating a Guide Service / Outfitter - Hooked EP8
In this podcast, we discuss Abbie’s love for guiding and fly fishing in New England. Find out how Abbie runs her Guide Service and outfitter while living on an island. Abbie Schuster grew up in Connecticut and got her guiding career s...
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1:15:27
The Master of Muskies Spencer Berman - Hooked EP7
In this podcast, we talk with Spencer Berman of Spencer’s Angling Adventures. Spencer explains the Lake St Clair Musky fishery and everything you need to know in order to be successful targeting Muskies.Spencer Berman is the owner and o...
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2:09:51
Inside the Fishing Industry with Cortland Lines Original Gangsters Chris Rotchford & Nate Dablock - EP6
In this podcast, long time employees, Chris Rotchford and Nate Dablock talk about the ins and outs of working in the fishing industry and what it’s like to be a part of history at the oldest fishing line manufacturer. Tune in and learn about th...
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1:50:55
Captain Matt Perachio Talks About Catching Giant Bluefin Tuna with Tighten Up Charters CC - EP5
Matt Perachio is a well well-known charter captain out of Cape Cod, MA and has over 25 years of experience fishing these waters. His specialties include fishing for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass and Bluefish. He is well known for his work ethic, h...
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2:06:31
Fred Roumbanis on Being a Successful MLF Tournament Angler and Dominant Frog Fishermen - EP4
In this podcast, we discuss how Fred Roumbanis got his teeth cut in the professional bass angling world, what it took to become a successful tournament angler and techniques for becoming a better swimbait/frogging angler. Tune in for great stor...
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1:24:24
Jon Hardman Reveals how to Catch Big Trout While being a Successful Content Creator - EP3
In this podcast, we discuss how Jon got his start in fly fishing, How he became a successful content creator and how fly fishing can be accessible to everyone, not just privileged individuals.Jon Hardman is a fisherman, Geologist, conte...
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1:11:44
Honson Lau Explains Targeting Bonefish, Tarpon and Why He Doesn’t Prefer Wade Fishing - EP2
In this podcast, we discuss where Honson’s passion for Southern Florida Fisheries began as well as how he developed his own techniques, flies and styles for targeting large Tarpon and elusive South Florida Bonefish. Capt. Honson La...
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1:25:54
Travis Manson Talks Smallmouth Crush And Fishing With Ladders - EP1
In this podcast, we discuss how Travis developed his love for smallmouth bass fishing and how he turned that passion into a career with guiding and his content creation. Tune in for funny tournament stories, smallmouth fishing techniques and ti...
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Episode 1
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