Cortland 444 Peach Double Taper Floating Trout Fly Line

Cortland 444 Peach Double Taper Floating Trout Fly Line

If you don't know what a double taper is or the performance benefits that it can enhance your angling game with, chances are you're missing out on a useful tool in your fly line arsenal. Although double tapers have been around long before todays unique and complex weight forward taper designs, they are still on the less popular side of the two taper styles. It wasn't until recent years, that there has been an uptake in their popularity again. We believe there is always room for a DT fly line in everyone's fly fishing armory and this is why. 

The double tapers main feature is its long level body which is an equal diameter through the fly line from end to end behind each taper. The level body equates to more mass compared to a thin running line of a weight forward design. In return, the added mass provides more energy transition to the tip of the fly line when roll casting and flexes rods deep for better mends at longer distances.

By far the biggest advantage of the double taper fly line is its ability to be reversed on the reel after its life span is over on one side, and practically provide an angler with a brand-new fly line. Most abuse on a fly line happens between 20-40ft from the tip, as this is where the majority of false casts take place. Fly lines are typically 80-100ft long, meaning when you reverse your double taper, you'll be fishing a new section of line that has minimal to no wear and tear.