Cortland Line 444 Floating Fly Lines

Pros: Known for "peach" color; better for medium & slow action rods than many modern lines

Cons: Has sometimes become harder to find stocked in local fly shops

The Bottom Line: A fly line that's been around for nearly four decades and compliments traditional or "classic" action rods better than many modern designs.

Review: Sit a group of ten fly fishers in a room and ask them to name the "best" rod and you'll end up with anywhere from five to fifty different answers. Ask this same group which would be the best fly line to use with that rod and you'll have an exponential ...