Cortland 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line

Windy days with distant targets, flies that make your beer can look small, or multi-nymph rigs full of split shot and an indicator, no matter what situation you find yourself in, Cortland is sure to make things easier with their 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line. A line designed to make light work of rough scenarios, Cortland makes their 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line one line size heavy with an aggressive front taper and includes a slick coating for excellent shootability. Crafted in line weights 5 through 9, this line has an option whether you're chasing trout on a winter afternoon with a heavy nymph rig or punching large articulated streamers into a warm river in search of trophy pike.

Features

Front Welded Loop - It's hard to beat the convenience of a loop-to-loop connection, which is precisely why Cortland outfits their 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line with a Front Welded Loop. This loop is strong and reliable and it greatly simplifies changing your leader.

Uses

Streamers and Nymphs - When Cortland created their 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line, they set out to make a floating line that has the ability to cast large and clunky rigs in windy conditions. This is a line that you can confidently turn to whether you're delivering large wind-resistant streamers or heavy nymph rigs.

Temp

Cold to Warm - Cortland's 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line is made for temperatures ranging from cold to warm. This line will handle cold days nymphing up trout just as well as warm summer days spent stripping streamers. However, if you take this line to a truly tropical destination, you'll find that it softens up and gets limp.

Taper/Weight

More Mass Towards the Front of the Head - The 444 Classic Big Shot Fly Line is built one line size heavier and it features a compact 26' head in weights 6 through 9; their 5-weight option has a 32' head in order to let you drop your flies a bit more delicately. With this aggressive taper, you can turn to this line anytime you're looking to deliver rigs that might feel clumsy with other lines.

More Info

Best for: Freshwater

Loops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection)

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