Since 1962, the Cortland Line Company has been manufacturing the 444 Classic Series fly lines in Cortland, New York. Loved by anglers for over 60 years, the 444 Series has been updated to employ the best in modern fly line technology. Composed of the iconic Peach, Sylk and SL lines, the 444 Series is famed for offering anglers the best combination of versatility and control. While the Peach, Sylk and SL lines are all freshwater floating lines, the length and taper of each line differs, offering anglers a customization depending on preference. Anglers who value accurate and long casts will love the SL, while anglers who are looking for a line that delivers subtle presentations without sacrificing strength will love the Peach and Sylk. No matter which line you choose, you’ll be joining other anglers who have trusted the 444 Classic Series to catch them more fish for over 60 years.
An Option for Every Angler
An iconic line in the 444 Classic Series, the SL (specialized line) is a 105-foot weight forward line that is perfect for anglers who require long and accurate casts. It’s known for its high-visibility mint green color and features a braided nylon monofilament core and a reduced-friction finish which increases its casting distance and long-distance mendability. It is available in sizes from 3- to 8-weight and is designed for a wide variety of target species ranging from coldwater species like trout and steelhead to warm water fish like bass and carp. This line has been an angler-favorite for so long because the distance it provides does not come at the expense of accuracy and mendability like some other fly lines.
Another staple in the 444 Classic Series lineup is the Peach, named after its peach color. This line is also a freshwater line, but is shorter than the SL, coming in at 90 feet. It’s known for its easy-casting and high suppleness and is perfect for soft and accurate presentations. It’s also designed to be high-floating, meaning you won’t have to worry about line drag spooking any more wary fish. Anglers who love throwing dry flies or light streamers or nymph rigs will love the Peach. It’s available in a weight forward or double taper, and is designed to target many different species of coldwater and freshwater fish. If you want to experience the best in soft and supple casting, the Peach is the perfect line for you.
The last but certainly not least line in the 444 Classic Series is the Sylk, also available in either a weight-forward or double taper. The Sylk, like the Peach, is a 90-foot freshwater line, and is made extra-thin to drop flies onto the water with the least amount of disturbance possible. This is an excellent choice for grayling or panfish anglers that love casting dry lines at spooky fish as it's perfect for trout. It has a 37-foot head and a 10-foot front taper to give the angler the most delicate and precise casts possible, and is available in a 2- to 8-weight size. If you’re gearing up to fit dry flies into tight spots on rivers and creeks this year, the Sylk is the fly line for you.
