Martin Complete Fly Fishing Kit, 5/6 Rim-Control Fly Reel, Pre-spooled with Backing, Line and Leader, 3-Piece 8-Foot 5/6-Weight Rod, Includes Custom Fly Assortment

2019 - I took this rod out with me fishing this year for the first time, and found another Fly Fisherman on the river that was willing to give me some pointers. Firstly he complimented the rig, and said it was nice for a starter fly fishing rod. I then watched him do the exact same casts that he was doing with his expensive rod. A day later, I had been practicing on rivers, and lakes, and I caught multiple beautiful Rainbow Trout on this rod. I would suggest finding someone to give you some instruction, and make sure to understand which fly's are in season. This is an awesome little fly rod to start with! Update: Spring 2020 - I took this fly rod back out to a cabin that we were staying at that had a pond with bluegill and bass. It did great at catching both, a year later I am still extremely satisfied with this purchase! You honestly get so much for your money, and it catches fish just fine once you learn the mechanics of fly fishing, which I have honestly fallen in love with! I am going to buy another to keep as a backup, and to teach friends on! Update Fall 2020 - I have taken this amazing little fly fishing combo out 2 more times in June and September of this year and caught beautiful trout on it both times! Still very happy with this amazing purchase!!!

Got these for my nephews when we went camping on the river. Everybody caught a fish for the price. These are a great deal. We made memories. These are a great starter fishing poll

A little about me. I fly fish, by that I mean I fly fish almost 100% of the time. Multiple days a week, sometimes 7 days a week. I purchased this fly rod, not because I needed it or even wanted it. But, because I often teach people and some ask about cheaper setups. It had been a long time since I tried one. So I purchased a few cheaper setups, this one included. Addressing a few other reviews first. It is a click and paw reel. No drag. The reel itself will spool either direction. To flip the retrieve simply let out all the line, flip the reel around, then reel back in. To many peoples surprise, the reel is the LEAST important part of the setup. When fly fishing unless it is a huge fish...you aren't using the reel at all. It is more of a line storage device. Your finger does all the work (or hand on the reel) . This rod isn't made to cast large flies or in salt water. So, a drag isn't needed. I tried a few ways (on purpose) and I think the people complaining about too much line coming out and "backlashing" are routing the fly line over the frame support instead of under it. It is acting like a wheel. (See photo in the add) route the fly line the same). Casting, while the price is very fair for what you get. Don't expect to make ultra long casts with this setup. You can get it out fine but I suspect those having issues need lessons. I can easily almost cast to the backing on this rod, though it's small arbour reel makes reeling it in a task. I didn't measure it but it isn't a standard 90' fly line. Maybe 50ft. That is more than enough to be productive. I prefer a 9' rod myself because I often I from a boat and have no reason to sacrifice leverage with a shorter rod. Good times for a shorter rod would be creek fishing for example. Remember no matter the cost of a fly rod, they will all break. You cannot fight a fish close to the rod (high sticking) and a lot of breakages are due to flies hitting the rod during the cast. Usually caused by a bad cast, heavy flies, or wind. I found this rod personally a little slow action for me. I prefer a much faster action rod and think most beginners would be better off using a medium/fast rod. Overall, a good value for the money and though it takes a little more effort to get a cast, at least for me. It is usable and functional. If you are seriously getting into fly fishing I would look at a $200 combo from a few of the better brands. Otherwise, this is a decent starter setup but too soft of a rod for most beginners in my opinion. I think with softer rods, you need to be a better caster to begin with.

For the price you can’t beat what you get. Everything is all set up and ready to go once you receive the rod. The flies work pretty well for the most part, the click and pawl reel is a bit old school but honestly it’s worth buying the kit just for that. The reel is fairly solid quality and the rod does what it’s suppose to do. It’s perfect for the budget conscious consumer and those not wanting to drop $300 for a fly set up. The price point is perfect alone for beginners, kids, or just as an option to keep in your car for those unexpected fishing needs. This kit doesn’t include backing but it’s not much of a problem with how much fly line is included. The phone handle can become a little skippering when constantly soaked with water. The click and pawl system doesn’t really provide much drag but the audible click is satisfying to hear when you hook a fish. Overall it’s a fantastic kit at a wonderful price point.

Doesn't cast great, might need to put on new/better line, might be because its a bit short. Works in moderately tight quarters however and maybe get hung up on branches less. Still, caught 4 trout first time out with it.

My teen loves this as his 1st fly fishing rod

Been wanting to get into fly fishing for a while now. This is a great entry level rod/reel combination. It even comes with a small assortment of flies to get you started. Watched a couple of videos to get the general idea of what to do and then went out and started casting. I would definitely recommend.

I have received the item few days back but it's somewhat confusing to me. The material (looks okay though i havn't tried it) is Sold and shipped from USA but the product is Made in China. I don't urderstand how.

Llego cinco días antes! bien envuelto. La caña esta linda, los materiales se ven bien y resistentes. Creo que para iniciar en las fly es una magnifica opción. Creo que se lleva las cinco estrellas considerando la relación costo-beneficio. Su precio es muy accesible.

Looks good. Product arrived scratched and the box broken.

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I had a fly rod long ago it was a two piece loved it. But when I moved ended up leaving it behind. Now that I live close to the Humber River I wanted a fly rod. Ended up buying a cheaper rod than the Fenwick that I had. This rod was ok but it was a 3 piece rod. I have no clue why they make 3 - 4 piece fly rods? Anyways with this rod the the top part kept flying off when I tried to cast. So annoying ! Now I’m in the market for a better fly rod. But everything seems to be 3-4 piece rods. Not as sturdy as a two piece . After a few cast it comes off. Not sure if it’s the same issue with other fly rods. But if you can manage it you can catch fish on the gear! From the start I couldn’t cast fit beans … now I love this fly rod so easy to cast. Even let a novice fly fisherman try it out he couldn’t even cast it out a good distance. And he claims to fly fished all his life. 😆😆😆 Eoukd I buy this again? Absolutely