Cortland 333 Double Taper Fly Line

Presenting close-range dry flies to caddis-sipping browns or punching heavy nymphs into pocket water for brookies, you can rely on Cortland's 333 Double Taper Fly Line to help you fish it all. A floating fly line that's equipped with a double taper, the 333 Double Taper Line is a great choice for those looking to stray away from the weight-forward construction, and its double taper construction gives an advantage when you're looking to roll cast all day or have total control over the management of your line.

Features

Braided Nylon Monofilament Core - Cortland's 333 Double Taper Fly Line has an effective design that's well-thought-out, and to make things easy and give a supple feel, this fly line has a braided nylon monofilament core. To give a traditional look that helps keep your attention on your line, the 333 Double Taper Line comes in a nice mango color.

Uses

Nymphs, dry flies, and streamers - The 333 Double Taper Line is one that can handle most types of freshwater fishing. And although its double taper construction means that it's not the ideal choice when distance and faraway targets are your goals, it's an excellent line choice whenever you need to have full control over your line and need to quickly react to a variety of currents in front of you. From picking apart seven different seams and pockets in one run to making the most of your mend in a glassy pool of rising trout, the 333 Double Taper Fly Line is a solid choice from Cortland that will cast most flies in your box.

Temp

Cold/Moderate - Cortland created their 333 Double Taper Fly Line for cold to moderate water temperatures. This means that your upper limit is about 70 degrees, and once you exceed that temperature, this line begins to turn limp and will be a burden to work with.

Taper/Weight

Double Taper - Cortland's 333 Double Taper Line, just as the name suggests, has a true double taper. Giving this line a long 74ft belly means that roll casts are a bit simpler and you can more easily make longer roll casts than you can with a weight-forward design. Not only will this line's double taper help with roll casts, but it increases your efficiency in overall line management, especially when mending over a seam or two. While this is a great choice for managing your line and roll casting further than normal, it won't be able to deliver those 85 foot double-hauls to the fish that's rising a set of riffles below you.

More Info

Best for: Freshwater, Trout

Loops: No welded loops

Sinking/Floating: Floating

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide