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Martin's simple Baltic leader

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Category: Saltwater
A simple three section leader well suited for Baltic style saltwater. Use a leader at least a rod length, preferably longer where conditions allow it. The leader is well suited for shooting heads and works best with flies in the 8-2 range.

1 variation, 4X, 10'

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Maxima Chameleon
Gold Stren
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Mason Hard
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Name Sections Tippet Length Line Formula

Martin's simple Baltic leader


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3 4X
0.0070"
10'
(9.0-12.0')
5-7wt.
152 cm of 0.35 (02X)
61 cm of 0.28 (0X)
91 cm of 0.18 (4X)
Category: Saltwater

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