{"product_id":"cortland-444-classic-sl-fly-line","title":"Cortland 444 Classic SL Fly Line","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=VOYXSL8]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"VOYXSL8\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not all that common for a fly line to get to boast that it remained a staple versatile trout line for over 40 years, but Cortland can proudly say that about their 444 Classic SL Fly Line. The 444 Classic SL Fly Line has been around for decades and freshwater anglers have relied on it for its versatility and ease of use that entire time. Made in a mint green color, this line has excellent visibility no matter what the day's conditions are, and with its long body, this line makes for super easy mending, top-notch accuracy, and an ability to delicately drop your fly. The 444 Classic SL Fly Line is a floating line with a strong braided nylon multifilament core, and with versatility that's lasted for decades, you'll find that this line is equally at home sinking nymphs and dropping dry flies as it is stripping streamers back to your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront Welded Loop - It's hard to beat the convenience of a loop-to-loop connection, which is why Cortland outfits their 444 Classic SL Fly Line with a Front Welded Loop. This loop is strong and reliable and it greatly simplifies changing your leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNymphs, Streamers, Dry Flies, and Emergers - True versatility has been at the core of Cortland's 444 Classic SL Fly Line for many years. The 444 Classic SL Fly Line is a floating line with a versatile taper that lets you drift dry flies and nymphs, swing wet flies, or strip streamers with equal efficacy. From smallmouth bass crushing streamers to trout sipping spinners, this line does it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTemp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold to Warm - Cortland makes their 444 Classic SL Fly Line as a line that can be used in cold to warm water. This allows you to fish it on those chilly winter days pursuing trout just as well as those warm summer afternoons spent sight fishing for carp. And although this line can handle warm waters, it's not a good choice for truly tropical environments as it will soften up and get limp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTaper\/Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended Body - Designed to mend like a champ, provide accuracy, and still maintain the power that you need when delivering streamers, Cortland builds their 444 Classic SL Fly Line with an extended body. This line starts with a 6' rear taper that transitions into a 25' body and finishes with a 10' front taper. This is a do-it-all taper that's versatile and allows the angler to fish over a variety of different situations with equal success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMore Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for: Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinking\/Floating: Floating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"\/blogs\/all\/tropical-saltwater-fly-line-shootout-buyers-guide\"\u003e2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout \u0026amp; Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"\/blogs\/all\/fly-line-shootout-review-buyers-guide\"\u003eFly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"\/blogs\/all\/fly-line-shootout-review-buyers-guide\"\u003eFreshwater Fly Line Shootout \u0026amp; Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cortland","offers":[{"title":"WF3F","offer_id":48477516103913,"sku":"SKU043372425033","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WF4F","offer_id":48477516136681,"sku":"SKU043372425040","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"WF5F","offer_id":48477516169449,"sku":"SKU043372425057","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"WF6F","offer_id":48477516202217,"sku":"SKU043372425064","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"WF7F","offer_id":48477516234985,"sku":"SKU043372425071","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WF8F","offer_id":48477516267753,"sku":"SKU043372425088","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"WF9F","offer_id":48477516300521,"sku":"SKU043372425095","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/cortland-line-cortland-444-classic-sl-fly-line-1199966721.jpg?v=1761702247","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/cortland-444-classic-sl-fly-line","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}