444 Sylk Double Taper

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: Double Taper
LENGTH: 90ft
CORE: Braided Nylon Multifilament
SPECIES: Trout / Panfish / Grayling

Color MUSTARD
Size DT2F
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WATER LINE DENSITY TAPER CORE
Freshwater Floating Double Taper Braided Nylon Multifilament

LINE SIZE GRAIN WEIGHT TOTAL LENGTH
DT 2 80 gr. 90 ft.
DT 3 100 gr. 90 ft.
DT 4 120 gr. 90 ft.
DT 5 140 gr. 90 ft.
DT 6 160 gr. 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.

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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.

Hover: Neutral
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)

The 444 SYLK DT does not have loops on both ends. There is only one welded loop on the front end of the line. We recommend using a tight nail knot to attach on the backing end.

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Reviewed by Mark N.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great dry fly line

This double taper line seems to be really "friendly" to casting small dry flies on small streams, which I fish a lot. I have another weight forward Cortland line on my 5-weight rod and it casts great too. The Cortland lines just seem to be really good casting lines, which is what you need a fly line to do. I also love the fact that they are made here in the US. If you've never tried a double taper fly line, I would high recommend tbe 444 Sylk from Cortland

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Reviewed by Oliver H.
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444 Sylk 4 DT

Purchased this line during the off season and because most of our mountain streams are mostly locked in ice until the end of April ( April and May finds me streamer fishing) only had a few chances to cast it in the yard until recently. Finally I was able to try it with a dry fly on a small creek. I'm not an expert caster but I was immediately impressed with the accuracy and delicate presentation of this line on my lighter weight bamboo rod. The head of the line appears to be more supple than other brands and feels slippery. Previously, I have found that some of my casts with other lines tend not to furl out completely, short of the target. For some reason now everything seemed to click perfectly with my casting style, the line weight, leader and fly. I have used Cortland products in the past 30 years, with good success but when local dealers stopped carrying them I tried other line brands. In recent years I have purchased Cortland lines and products on line and would definitely continue to use and recommend them.

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Reviewed by Daniel M.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Sulk and Bamboo

Used my new Sylk 5wt. double taper yesterday for the first time paired with my 7’-6” Wes Jordan. Proved to be very smooth and accurate. The color is great. Fished the upper Pecos with much success. Must be the Sylk!

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Reviewed by Mike M.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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444 Sylk Double Taper

Love this live for my fiberglass rod, smooth as Sylk.

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Reviewed by Mike M.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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444 Sylk Double Taper

Awesome line, as it has always been.

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Reviewed by Jason A. J.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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444 Sylk Lines

Glad to see a company that is supporting vintage fly fishing enthusiasts - thank you!

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Reviewed by Edward O.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great stuff

Performances better than expected, highly recommend.

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Reviewed by Kenneth K.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great line

I fish with excellent bamboo fly rods-Leonard, Orvis, Lyon and Colsoun - I have been looking for a line to match to these rods. I have been very happy with the Sylk Line. I fished in NY and VT and the line is awesome. I especially line the slightly narrower line diameter. I will be purchasing more sizes in the future.

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