Overview

The Cortland Guide Series Euro Nymph Outfit is what Cortland calls its ultimate introductory Euro combo: a complete tight-line setup in one box for anglers getting into Euro nymphing. Cortland built the Guide Series outfits to offer premium performance at an affordable price, from quality components tested for long-term abuse.

Each outfit pairs a fast-action, lightweight 4-piece graphite 3 wt with a large arbor aluminum reel carrying 150 yards of backing and a Cortland-designed fly line with a welded loop. A 20 ft multi-colored Euro nymph tapered leader with a 2mm tippet ring comes attached to the line loop-to-loop, and an oversized lower stripping guide lets line and leader pass easily. Everything travels in a rod and reel carrying case. We carry both models: a 10' and a 10'6" 3 wt.

Which Guide Series Euro Nymph Outfit Should You Choose?

Smaller rivers, tighter spaces and a lighter feel in the hand: 620193 (10' 3 wt).

More reach on bigger water, with a down-locking reel seat and fighting butt: 620162 (10'6" 3 wt).

Cortland Guide Series Euro Nymph Outfit Specs

Cortland Guide Series Euro Nymph Outfit Models

620193 - 10' 3 wt

The shorter Euro outfit. A 10' 3 wt is easy to handle on smaller rivers and in tighter spaces while still giving the reach tight-line nymphing needs.

In the box: Guide Series Euro Nymph rod (10' 3 wt, 4-piece), large arbor aluminum reel with 150 yards of backing, Cortland-designed WF 3 floating fly line with a welded loop, an attached 20 ft multi-colored Euro nymph tapered leader with a 2mm tippet ring, and a rod and reel carrying case.

Best for: learning Euro nymphing, small to mid-size rivers.

620162 - 10'6" 3 wt

Six more inches of reach to hold line off the water and lead the flies through longer drifts. On this length Cortland adds a down-locking reel seat and a fighting butt for balance and control.

In the box: Guide Series Euro Nymph rod (10'6" 3 wt, 4-piece, down-locking reel seat and fighting butt), large arbor aluminum reel with 150 yards of backing, Cortland-designed WF 3 floating fly line with a welded loop, an attached 20 ft multi-colored Euro nymph tapered leader with a 2mm tippet ring, and a rod and reel carrying case.

Best for: mid-size to big rivers, longer drifts, more reach.

Guide Series Euro Nymph Outfit vs Cortland Euro Nymph Rods

The outfit is the complete, entry-level way into Euro nymphing. When you want a dedicated rod, the Cortland Nymph Series Fly Rod uses a super-light matte black graphite blank designed for modern nymphing, in 10'6" 2, 3 and 4 wt, and the Cortland Competition MkII Nymph Rod is Cortland's carbon fiber competition rod in 2 and 3 wt from 10' to 11'. Both are sold as rods only. For trout fishing with a standard setup, see the Cortland Guide Series Freshwater Fly Rod Outfit.

Cortland Guide Series Euro Nymph Outfit FAQ

What comes in the outfit?

A 4-piece 3 wt Guide Series Euro Nymph rod, a large arbor aluminum reel with 150 yards of backing, a Cortland-designed fly line with a welded loop, a 20 ft multi-colored Euro nymph tapered leader with a 2mm tippet ring, and a rod and reel carrying case.

Is the leader already attached?

Yes. Cortland attaches the Euro leader to the fly line with a loop-to-loop connection, and the 2mm tippet ring makes adding tippet easy.

What fly line is included?

A Cortland-designed line with a welded loop, which Cortland lists as a WF 3 floating line for both lengths.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A rod and reel carrying case with a zippered reel pouch.

What is the warranty?

Cortland lists a 2-year limited warranty for its Guide Series outfits, for outfits bought from an authorized Cortland retailer.

Which length should I choose?

The 10' for smaller rivers and tighter spaces, and the 10'6" for more reach on bigger water; only the 10'6" has the down-locking reel seat and fighting butt.