Dave G. 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 I think the last 333 i bought had an HT designation in the suffix but now I see at Amazon a 333 with the + suffix. Now I assume this could mean anything from a plus weight to extra slick or extra tough coating. But does anyone here really know what that designation stands for ? I don't seem to be finding out much about it in any searches I've conducted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Cortland 333+ Fly LineThe 333+ has been re-engineered for today's modern faster action fly rods and features a longer belly to load rods more quickly and carry more line in the air Comes in Gecko Green. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Cortland 333+ Fly Line The 333+ has been re-engineered for today's modern faster action fly rods and features a longer belly to load rods more quickly and carry more line in the air Comes in Gecko Green. Well there is Classic Trout 333 and it said that at Cortland's web site about that, I thought. And they didn't seem to list the + designation at the Cortland web site. I saw 333+ at Amazon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Dave, I believe that the 333+ is discontinued and has been replaced with Classic Trout/All Purpose. Sounds like the same line with a new name for marketing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Dave, I believe that the 333+ is discontinued and has been replaced with Classic Trout/All Purpose. Sounds like the same line with a new name for marketing. Thanks, and I think you are correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Dave, I believe that the 333+ is discontinued and has been replaced with Classic Trout/All Purpose. Sounds like the same line with a new name for marketing. Anybody know the quality of the Classic Trout/All Purpose? I remember the Cortland 333+ was a very serviceable line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayWirth 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 333 & 444 are both great lines. I have always been happy with Cortland products. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Ya, pretty much I'm searching out if this 333+ or the new iteration there of is really improved over the old 333HT lines I have, and in what way. They always have been a tough and durable skinned line with decent performance. The 444 used to be one up in suppleness when casting but the skin wasn't as tough, don't know about these days with the new ( to me) 333 lines. I think 444 used to be more forgiving in cold water as well . But even with 444 it looks like they have several versions today. But it's been a long time since I bought new line. I could use a new 3 wt line and I have no clue where my 7 wt line got off to, so I need one of those as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites