I was recently sold a 50 yd length of old fishing line that was claimed to by white/green speck Cortland linen. The line was reportedly obtained from a spool with Cortland labels. I like the look and feel of the line. But I got a bit curious about it. The line is 0.031” in diameter measured by both digital and mechanical micrometers. It is comprised of three threads each of which measures ~0.016”, one of which contains a green sub-strand. My understanding is that Cortland and Penn white/green speck linens are 0.025” (please let me know if I am misinformed). I wrote to Cortland and showed the enclosed pictures. Their product manager responded with her belief that this line was not made by their company. Trying to remain open-minded about its identity, perhaps current workers at Cortland are not fully aware of characteristics of products produced by their company >40 years ago.
Does anybody on this forum have an idea the origin and make up of this old fishing line?
Is it actually Cortland?
Other ideas about potential manufacturers?
Is it linen?
The same thread was posted on the Ask The Cuemaker section, but there have not been many nibbles. Thanks in advance for any insights.
Greg
Does anybody on this forum have an idea the origin and make up of this old fishing line?
Is it actually Cortland?
Other ideas about potential manufacturers?
Is it linen?
The same thread was posted on the Ask The Cuemaker section, but there have not been many nibbles. Thanks in advance for any insights.
Greg