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
⚠️ Final Sale Policy
Some options of this product are discontinued or on sale and are sold as final sale. These items are NOT eligible for returns. Thank you for your understanding.
Line Specs
| Line Code | Color | Total Length | Head Weight | Head Length | Sink Rate | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF4I | Clear | 90ft | - | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF4I | Clear Camo | 90ft | - | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF5I | Clear | 90ft | 140gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF5I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 140gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF5I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 140gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF6I | Clear | 90ft | 160gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF6I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 160gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF6I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 160gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF7I | Clear | 90ft | 185gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF7I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 185gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF7I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 185gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF8I | Clear | 90ft | 210gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF8I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 210gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF8I | Ice Blue | 90ft | 210gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF9I | Clear | 90ft | 240gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF9I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 240gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF10I | Clear | 90ft | 280gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. | $69.95 | |
| WF12I | Clear Camo | 90ft | 380gr | 32ft | 1.5-2ips. |
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