444 Sylk

Cortland’s 444 Sylk is the first modern line designed for fine bamboo rods. The long front taper delicately presents flies on the water with minimal surface disturbance. Available in a Weight Forward or Double Taper.

- Ultra Supple
- Ultra thin Diameter
- Color of Natural Oiled Silk

WATER: Freshwater
LINE: Floating
TAPER: Weight Forward
LENGTH: 90ft
CORE: Braided Nylon Multifilament
SPECIES: Trout / Panfish / Grayling

Color MUSTARD
Size WF2F

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International deliveries can take up to 7 - 18 days.

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WATER LINE DENSITY TAPER CORE
Freshwater Floating Weight Forward Braided Nylon Multifilament

LINE SIZE GRAIN WEIGHT HEAD LENGTH TOTAL LENGTH
WF 2 80 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.
WF 3 100 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.
WF 4 120 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.
WF 5 140 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.
WF 6 160 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.
WF 7 185 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.
WF 8 210 gr. 37 ft. 90 ft.

Technologies

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Single Welded Loop

A front welded loop makes rigging, fast, easy, and reliable. Cortland loops are strong, secure, and durable.

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COLD TEMPERATURE

Ideal use in 30-50 degree (F) temperatures.

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WARM TEMPERATURE

Ideal use in 50 - 70 degree (F) temperatures.

FAQ

Cleaning your fly line is very important especially when fishing saltwater. Simply pull line off your reel into a clean bucket or tub of freshwater. Put roughly 1oz or more of Cortland’s Line Cleaner solution onto a clean rag or towel. Firmly squeeze the towel with Pro Line Cleaner around the line and slowly pull line through the towel. You should be able to see dirt or discolored streaks on the towel when finished.

Learn more about Cortland's Fly Line Cleaner Lubricant & Pads.

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Slow Intermediate: 1 IPS (Inches Per Second) 
Medium Intermediate: 1.5 - 2 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Fast Intermediate: 2 - 3 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 3 Sink Rate: 3 - 4 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 4 Sink Rate: 4 - 5 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 5 Sink Rate: 5 - 6 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 6 Sink Rate: 6 - 7 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 7 Sink Rate: 7 - 8 IPS (Inches Per Second)
Type 9 Sink Rate: 9+ IPS (Inches Per Second)

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Reviewed by George A.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great with 8’6” 3 piece bamboo

Smooooooth! Older bamboo was just refinished. Line works perfectly. Easy to see as well. Tight lines!””

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Reviewed by Tony B.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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The best modern line for an old vintage feel.

Casts great on bamboo or fiberglass. Great line without all the work of old silk. Just dry with a paper towel and wipe on conditioner and put away for next time.

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Reviewed by ROBERT O.
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Cortland 444 Classic Sylk WF5F

Hi own several vintage bamboo fly rods of varying length and weights. When it comes to deciding on an appropriate fly line for my reels, in my opinion, there really is no need to look further than the Cortland brand. The quality of their fly lines is very high. And I am able to catch many trout using these fly lines. I happen to like the Cortland 444 Classic Sylk fly line in various weights for my vintage bamboo fly rods. Everything seems to pair well.

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Reviewed by Paul B.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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444 Sylk

Great line and very smooth!

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Reviewed by Michael L.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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The Sylk replicates older lines very well.

Love the Sylk lines. They are a pleasure to cast on all of my older and slower rods. But I also really like them on some of my newer rods. I have a Douglas Upstream that really responds well to this line. I use it on small to medium sized streams, and the Sylk is equally happy making short accurate casts, as it is making precise roll casts. Great line.

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Reviewed by Joseph C.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great Fly Line

I have using Cortland 444 classic on my bamboo rods for years. I decided to try the Cortland 444 Sylk after just purchasing a couple of new Hardy Bamboo rods recently. I am not disappointed at all. They cast extremely well. Planning on purchasing a few more for the rest of my bamboo rods.

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Reviewed by Thomas P.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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444 Sylk

I was having a lot of trouble finding the proper line for my new bamboo rod. It is classed as a 4 but my 4 wt line I had wouldn't cast. I tried a heavy 5 wt and I could tell it was too much for the rod. I bought some real silk in 5 wt what a waste of money. Cortland suggested 444 Sylk and I bought a 5wt. It works great. Very smooth.

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Reviewed by Tomy S.
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Orvis Battenkill rod

I ordered the line because of reviews of other bamboo fly rod fishers. I have not been able to fish with the line but yard casting the line made the rod come alive.

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