I fish for Atlantic salmon and used the 444 for several years and the
555 the last two years. The 555 is smoother for casting BUT! I
used a nail knot to attach the leader. On the 444 there was no
problem, even on a larger fish. With the 555 I lost several leaders
while playing fish using the same knot and had to switch to a loop or
eyelet. It just wouldn't hold on the 555!

Keith P.