Try These Two Modifications for the Martin Fly Fishing Combo

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Before you go fishing with the Martin Fly Fishing Combo, try these two modifications.

  • Mod 1. If you want to change reel’s left-hand retrieve to a right-hand retrieve.
  • Mod 2. Add a section of 30lbs mono to replace the knot used to connect the fly line to the leader with a loop to loop connection.

Works for similar single action fly reels that use a click-pawl drag aka clicker. Do check back for the next video if the Getting Started Fly Fishing – $33 Amazon Challenge… look for DIY Leader Recipe that show how we make our own fly fishing leaders instead of buying them!

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