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Is Cortland 333 Classic Trout/All Purpose Fly Line an easy line to fish with? Any thoughts? What say you? Thanks...

I haven't used this line in years, but it was OK when I was getting started. More expensive lines such as the Scientific Anglers textured lines will shoot farther, but for short range fishing, 333 should be fine.

An emphatic NO! Unless they've changed the formula in recent years the 333 "Classic" is too supple (read wimpy) to shoot line with and makes line handling a nightmare. I tried one in the mid 90's and it hung/draped like a wet noodle in the guides and hung up there continually. It's one thing to shake/wriggle line out the guides another when the line fights you tooth and nail by clinging to the guides. Unless they've stiffened them up some -added a slicker stiffer more rigid skin- I say an emphatic, NO!

OK, I'll have to say if Paul says NO, I'll have to defer; you'll do much better spending a little more money for a stiffer line.

I used a 333 for several years and never experienced the difficulties mentioned above. I just bought two more new ones.

You know, after the mention of RIT dying fly-lines I wonder if I'd over-heated mine. Kind of doubt it, but it's a possibility. I know I hated that line. And, it was after 333 that the newer stiffer formulas appeared -truly an enormous advancement in fly-line technology.

Never have any problem with 333. DT. I would not say it is a far shooting line. But for some small stream, & brook & more. Put it this way, they have sold miles of the classic line. I also like the 444, but there are loads of great products for sale today. Whatever you get, have fun fishing.... What one may like, another may hate, & so... On!!! Same with rods, try-them till you find the one that just fits you...
Milt...