Cortland 444 Peach fly line
444 Classic Series

The classic Cortland feel.

Classic freshwater fly lines built for smooth casting, controlled presentation, and trusted performance.

Since 1964, the 444 Classic Series has been part of Cortland’s freshwater fly lineup. Today’s collection includes Peach, Peach DT, Sylk, Sylk DT, and SL, giving you proven options for smooth casting, controlled presentation, and a familiar Cortland feel.

 
444 Series Peach Fly Line Box and coil. The coil is peach. The box is black and peach.
 
444 Series Peach Double Taper Fly Line and Box. The coil is peach. The box is black and peach.
 
444 Series SYLK Fly Line and box. The fly line is mustard. The box is mustard and black.
 
444 Series SL Fly Line Box and coil. The coil is mint green. The box is black and mint green.

Find the right 444 Classic line.

The 444 Classic Series includes Peach, Peach DT, Sylk, Sylk DT, and SL. Each line offers a different casting feel, presentation style, and level of control, making it easier to match your line to your rod and the water you fish.

444 Peach

All-Around Classic

A durable, high-floating freshwater line for dry flies, nymphs, and small streamers.

444 Peach DT

Control & Finesse

A double taper line for roll casting, mending, delicate presentations, and subtle drift adjustments.

444 Sylk

Bamboo & Fiberglass

A supple, low-memory line with a thinner profile for slower rods and delicate presentations.

444 Sylk DT

Minimal Disturbance

A double taper Sylk line with an ultra thin diameter and long front taper for refined presentations.

444 SL

Distance & Mending

A high-visibility line with reduced friction and a long head for extended mending and accurate trout presentations.

Start with 444 Peach for the all-around classic. Choose Peach DT for roll casting, mending, and delicate control. Choose Sylk or Sylk DT for bamboo, fiberglass, and softer presentations. Choose 444 SL when distance, visibility, and extended mending matter most.