Martin Classic Rim Control Fly Fishing Reel, Metal Click Drag, Single Action, Aluminum Spool, Aluminum Frame Interchangeable Retrieve, Push-Button Release
The Martin Classic Rim Control is an affordable entry-level fly reel perfect for Great Lakes tributary fishing. Built for 5-6 weight lines, it handles stream trout and smaller steelhead with reliable aluminum construction and simple click-and-pawl drag system.
19 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 6 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Martin Classic Rim Control Fly Fishing Reel, Metal Click Dra... used for?
This fly reel is set up for nymphing, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, smallmouth. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Martin Classic Rim Control Fly Fishing Reel, Metal Click Dra... work for?
This fly reel is curated for steelhead, trout, smallmouth, panfish. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
19 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 6 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Features
- + CLASSIC FLY REEL: Engineered with the beginner in mind, the Martin Classic Rim Control fly fishing reel is designed to hold 5- or 6-weight fly line. It puts fly anglers in complete control of the line when casting, drifting their fly, and fighting the fish
- + DURABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT: Martin pairs a lightweight, reinforced aluminum spool with a durable aluminum frame in this single-action fly reel for effortless all-day fishing paired with years of reliable performance
- + ELEGANT SIMPLICITY: Beginning fly anglers will appreciate the metal click drag with an on/off control and push-button release that alerts you when the line is coming off the reel, and to control the line's speed as it leaves. The reel is designed with a changeable right- or left-hand retrieve to accommodate both right-handed and left-handed anglers
- + BUILT FOR TROUT: The reel is designed to hold 50-yards of 20-pound-test backing and 30-yards of 6-weight floating fly line, making it an excellent choice for presenting a wide variety of dry and wet flies to panfish, stream trout, or smaller bass. Pair this reel with a 5- or 6-weight fly rod to unlock years of fly fishing adventures
- + ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY: Martin has introduced thousands of anglers to the joys of fly fishing. Designing reliable gear since 1884, Martin is dedicated to delivering quality, value, and dependability to fly anglers, and continues to fulfill that promise today. Fly anglers who hit the water with the Martin Classic Rim Control Fly Reel fish with the confidence that their gear is backed by a one-year limited warranty and supported by the dedicated Martin Customer Service team
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