Description
When you're looking for a line that gets your flies just under the surface and provides a nice, slow sink, Cortland's Classic 444 Intermediate Fly Line has just what you need without a steep price. Combining a relatively thin running line that's built on a braided multifilament core with a compact head, the Classic 444 will load your rod well and punch into blustery conditions whenever the weather picks up. The Classic 444 is built in line weights 5 through 8 with a 1.5-2 IPS sink rate, making it perfect for shallow conditions or when fish are looking up for a meal and you need that hovering presentation to your flies. Ready for use in both salt and freshwater, you can turn to this line whether you're casting into a high-altitude alpine lake or working the mouth of a tidal river for searun cutthroats.
Features
Front Welded Loop - It's hard to beat the convenience of a loop-to-loop connection, which is why Cortland outfits its Classic 444 Intermediate Fly Line with a Front Welded Loop. This loop is strong and reliable, and it greatly simplifies changing your leader.
Uses
Streamers, Nymphs, and Wet Flies - Casting a series of emergers on a cold lake or stripping streamers for smallmouth bass in a warm river, this line lets you present it all underneath the water's surface. Made with a short front taper, this line can deliver large streamers just as well as small nymphs and wet flies, providing all of the versatility you need.
Temp
Cold to Warm - Cortland makes the Classic 444 Intermediate Fly Line for fishing everything from cold lakes to warm rivers. This line can handle a solid range of water temperatures, but it's not a good choice for tropical destinations as the heat will soften the line up and it will feel limp.
Taper/Weight
More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - The Classic 444 Intermediate Fly Line has a weight-forward taper that has a 32' head built with a 4' back taper, 20' body, and 8' front taper. This line focuses its mass towards the front, allowing you to deliver a wide range of flies while effectively loading most rods on the market.
More Info
Best for: Freshwater, Saltwater
Loops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection)
Sinking/Floating: Intermediate (1.5-2 IPS)
Other Resources
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Specs
| Line Code | Color | Total Length | Head Weight | Sink Rate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF4I | Clear | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF4I | Clear Camo | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF5I | Clear | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF5I | Clear Camo | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF5I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 140gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF6I | Clear | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF6I | Clear Camo | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF6I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 160gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF7I | Clear | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF7I | Clear Camo | 90ft | - | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF7I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 185gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF8I | Clear | 90ft | 210gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF8I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 210gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF8I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 210gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF9I | Clear | 90ft | 240gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF9I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 240gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF10I | Clear | 90ft | 280gr | 1.5-2ips. | |
| WF12I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 380gr | 1.5-2ips. |