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Martin's simple Baltic leader - 11.5'

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.

3 variations, 2X-4X, 11.5'

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Standard leader mono
Maxima
Maxima green
Amnesia
Fluorocarbon
Sighter
Maxima HV
Maxima Chameleon
Gold Stren
Sufix Elite Green
Rio PowerFlex
Mason Hard
Tippet ring (optional)
Barrel indicator (optional)
Dropper tag (optional)
Split shot (optional)
Indicator (optional)
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4X - 11.5'
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34X
0.0070"
11.5'5-7wt.
69" of 0.0140 (02X)
28" of 0.0110 (0X)
41" of 0.0070 (4X)
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3X - 11.5'
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33X
0.0080"
11.5'5-7wt.
69" of 0.0140 (02X)
28" of 0.0110 (0X)
41" of 0.0080 (3X)
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2X - 11.5'
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32X
0.0090"
11.5'5-7wt.
69" of 0.0150 (03X)
28" of 0.0110 (0X)
41" of 0.0090 (2X)
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