Cortland 444 Series freshwater fly line
444 Series Feshwater

Freshwater lines for changing conditions.

A versatile freshwater fly line lineup made for surface, subsurface, and sinking presentations.

The 444 Series gives you a broader range of freshwater fly lines for changing water, species, and presentations. Choose from floating, hover, intermediate, sink tip, and full sinking options to match your line to the way you fish.

 

Compare 444 Series fly lines

Choose the line type, depth, and presentation style that match how and where you fish.

Line Water Type / Profile Use For
Modern Trout Moss Green Freshwater Versatile floating trout line Dry flies, nymph rigs, streamers, mending, and everyday trout fishing
Modern Trout Orange Freshwater High-visibility floating trout line Dry flies, nymph rigs, streamers, and presentations where easier line tracking is preferred
Spring Creek Freshwater Delicate floating line Spring creeks, small streams, clear water, small flies, and wary trout
Big Shot Freshwater Compact, powerful floating line Large flies, heavy rigs, windy conditions, quick loading, and fast-action rods
Tropic All Purpose Freshwater / Saltwater Warm-water floating line Warm-water and tropical fishing, larger flies, windy conditions, and all-purpose presentations
Hover Freshwater Neutral-density hover line Keeping flies just beneath the surface film without continuing to sink through the water column
Clear Camo Intermediate Freshwater / Saltwater Clear camo intermediate line Stealthy subsurface retrieves in clear water, stillwater, rivers, and inshore saltwater
Clear Intermediate Freshwater / Saltwater Ultra-clear intermediate line Clear or pressured water where a slow-sinking, low-visibility presentation is needed
Intermediate Freshwater / Saltwater Full intermediate line Controlled subsurface retrieves, streamers, wet flies, lakes, rivers, and stillwater
Sink Tip Type 3 Freshwater 10 ft Type 3 sinking tip Moderate-depth streamer fishing with a floating head and running line for easier control
Sink Tip Type 6 Freshwater 10 ft Type 6 sinking tip Reaching deeper feeding zones quickly while keeping the rear portion of the line floating
Full Sinking Type 3 Freshwater Type 3 full sinking line Moderate-depth retrieves and controlled presentations through the middle water column
Full Sinking Type 6 Freshwater Type 6 full sinking line Deep lakes, heavy river applications, fast depth changes, and lower water-column fishing
Quick guide: Choose Modern Trout for everyday versatility, Spring Creek for delicate presentations, Big Shot for larger flies and heavier rigs, or Tropic All Purpose for warm-water fishing. Choose Hover, Intermediate, Sink Tip, or Full Sinking lines when you need to work below the surface.