Competitive fly line
"A very good fly line at a very good price. Even though the line has been on the market for a long time, it is still one of the best sinking lines you can buy when it comes to long distance casting."
Description
A favorite for years, with their Classic 333 Full Sinking Fly Line, Cortland lets you get deep without a hefty price tag. The 333 Full Sinking Fly Line has a braided monofilament core and is a Type 3 sinking line that drops at about 3-4 IPS, making it a great choice when fishing lakes and fast-flowing rivers. A no-frills line that's reliable and gets the job done time after time, the Classic 333 Full Sink is made in line weights 5 through 9 so you can tackle anything from pike that are down deep to large brookies in a lake that require you to troll them up. And while it may come as a surprise, Cortland does equip this line for use in saltwater environments, should you want to work a tidal river for some striped bass.
Uses
Streamers and Nymphs - Built to be fished at moderate depths and maintain a steady drop, the Classic 333 Full Sinking Fly Line works best with streamers and nymphs. However, this line has also been a favorite choice for the angler looking to troll flies instead of fish them in a more conventional way.
Temp
Cold to Moderate - The Classic 333 Full Sinking Fly Line was designed for fishing water that runs cold to moderate. This isn't a fly line that you'll want to take to a tropical environment, but it can handle warmwater fisheries that bump into the 70-degree range.
Taper/Weight
More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - Cortland makes their Classic 333 Full Sinking Fly Line with more mass towards the front of the head, and they spread this taper out over 41'. Starting with a 6' back taper that runs right into a 25' head before finishing off with a 10' front taper, this line works to load your rod well while also providing accuracy in your cast. This taper is a solid choice for this all-purpose sinking line, and you can count on it to deliver a small nymph just as well as a large streamer used for attracting aggressive pike.
More Info
Best for: Stillwater, Rivers, Saltwater
Loops: No loops
Sinking/Floating: Sinking
Other Resources
2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide
Line Specs
| Line Code | Total Length | Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF5S | 90ft | 140gr | 41ft | 3-4ips. | |
| WF6S | 90ft | 160gr | 41ft | 3-4ips. | |
| WF7S | 90ft | 185gr | 41ft | 3-4ips. | |
| WF8S | 90ft | 210gr | 41ft | 3-4ips. | |
| WF9S | 90ft | 240gr | 41ft | 3-4ips. |
Line Code:
WF5S
Total Length:
90ft
Head Weight:
140gr
Head Length:
41ft
Sink Rate:
3-4ips.
Line Code:
WF6S
Total Length:
90ft
Head Weight:
160gr
Head Length:
41ft
Sink Rate:
3-4ips.
Line Code:
WF7S
Total Length:
90ft
Head Weight:
185gr
Head Length:
41ft
Sink Rate:
3-4ips.
Line Code:
WF8S
Total Length:
90ft
Head Weight:
210gr
Head Length:
41ft
Sink Rate:
3-4ips.
Line Code:
WF9S
Total Length:
90ft
Head Weight:
240gr
Head Length:
41ft
Sink Rate:
3-4ips.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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