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Post 11 Jan 2022, 18:03 • #1 
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Sorry to start another line thread!

I'm looking to line a FF806 (coming this Thursday!) with either a 6wt 406 DT or a 444 Peach DT. I'm hoping to make it my "do it all" rod from fishing dries in the Sierra Nevadas to slinging streamers for stockers and bass in local lakes to the occasional dry/dropper rig in Utah. Maybe even throw shrimp patterns at surf perch.

Am I correct in thinking the slightly shorter front taper of the 444 Peach (something like 8'?) would be better suited for this mission or is that an erroneous assumption? Is there another line I should be considering for a "do everything" line?


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Post 11 Jan 2022, 18:20 • #2 
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AS long as you get a "true to weight" line -- 160 grains +/-8, IMO the FF806 is not fussy. I never tried a 406 on mine, but was very happy with Peach line.


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Post 11 Jan 2022, 18:28 • #3 
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Short front tapers are better at loading a rod in close with less line past the tip top.

If you aren't fishing in tight quarters, it's a toss up as to which line is best for your application.


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 10:59 • #4 
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I have an FF806. Wonderful rod. I’ve fished it with both lines, a couple days or more each. For me and my stroke the 406 is my main line. Not much difference in the two lines and I could be very happy with the 444 peach but prefer the 406.


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 14:28 • #5 
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What I like is the one line I have on many reels... one line from many different era's... one line from 1970-2020. Cortland.

Continued quality of the DT 444 Peach lines - for me it's the best line for the same reasons and has been for many years.

The coating is what you want to last. The Cortland product will get used for seasons.. it will surprise you by staying better longer.


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 19:21 • #6 
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I am a huge DT guy. With that being said it sucks for streamers (unless they are small), and I'd imagine it sucks on the surf.

I haven't used 406 but I think SA makes the line and SA makes great lines. I use 444DT a ton, it's also a great line. I dont think you could go wrong with either.


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 20:03 • #7 
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I've had both. I've been fishing the DT406 for 2 seasons and have been very happy with its performance. Seems to have less memory than the peach 444 and feels like it shoots better. Jury is still out on longevity of the 406, but both are good lines.


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 22:19 • #8 
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novisor12 wrote:
I haven't used 406 but I think SA makes the line and SA makes great lines. I use 444DT a ton, it's also a great line. I dont think you could go wrong with either.

SA does in fact makes our lines to our specs using the same materials and coatings as their lines.

Tom


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 23:04 • #9 
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Thanks everyone (especially Tom) for the information.

I looked up the front tapers for each line for comparison and reference (numbers taken from their respective websites, hope I typed them in correctly). The 406 line's front taper varies depending on the line weight:

Cortland 444 Peach DT - 8' front taper (I'm assuming this includes tip)

406 DT
2-3wt - 20" tip, 7.5' front taper
4-5wt - 22" tip, 8' front taper
6wt - 23" tip, 10' front taper
7wt - 23" tip, 11' front taper
8wt - 24" tip, 12' front taper


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Post 12 Jan 2022, 23:53 • #10 
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Haven't fished the Cortland, but I have the 406 DT in line weights 4-6 (love it, by the way). Reading that taper chart, I'd expect the 406 to be a bit more delicate in presentation. Though, I doubt the difference is significant.


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Post 13 Jan 2022, 00:37 • #11 
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Just ordered the 406 DT6 for the FF806 and the 406 WF8 for the FF85. Will give a report after I spool them up and cast them. Thanks everyone.


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Post 14 Jan 2022, 22:45 • #12 
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BrianN,
Looking forward to it. I was surprised with how the Cortland 444 WF shoots line compared to the Cortland 444 DT and also their roll casting ability compared to each other. I’ve read guys mentioning it on here but until I tried the two lines side by side I didn’t really appreciate it. Both great lines but when it comes to my pond/lake fishing I’m going to spool up both and use for situational fishing. On the bushy streams it will be DT for me, need that roll casting.


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Post 07 Feb 2022, 23:30 • #13 
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Right? I don't get the broad support for 444...seems to have more memory than any other line I use.


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Post 08 Feb 2022, 21:34 • #14 
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I got a 406 DT6 for the FF806, FF756 & FF856 last year but have not been fishing at all since late 2020 but I need to get it spooled on one of my SA System 6 spare spools.


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