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product_id: 186585954
title: "Caddis Creek Fly Fishing Reel, Reinforced Aluminum Spool with Push Button Release"
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price: "317 kr"
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# Ambidextrous retrieve 9.07 kg max drag Aluminum frame & spool Caddis Creek Fly Fishing Reel, Reinforced Aluminum Spool with Push Button Release

**Brand:** martin
**Price:** 317 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎣 Reel in the adventure before your crew does!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Caddis Creek Fly Fishing Reel, Reinforced Aluminum Spool with Push Button Release by martin
- **How much does it cost?** 317 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/186585954-caddis-creek-fly-fishing-reel-reinforced-aluminum-spool-with-push)

## Best For

- martin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy Since 1954:** Backed by a 1-year warranty and decades of outdoor expertise for confident angling.
- • **Ready-to-Fish Out of the Box:** Pre-spooled with 20lb backing, LT6F fly line, and 5X leader—get on the water instantly.
- • **Durability Meets Featherweight:** Reinforced aluminum frame and spool ensure long-lasting performance without the bulk.
- • **Ultimate Control at Your Fingertips:** Changeable right/left-hand retrieve with rim control for precise drag management.
- • **Classic Reliability with Modern Ease:** Metal click drag with on/off control and push-button release for smooth, audible line alerts.

## Overview

The Martin Caddis Creek Fly Fishing Reel is a lightweight, durable size 6/5 single-action reel featuring an ambidextrous retrieve and rim control drag system. Crafted with a reinforced aluminum frame and spool, it offers a max drag of 9.07 kg and comes pre-spooled with quality backing, fly line, and leader—perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers targeting light to medium freshwater species. Trusted since 1954, it combines classic metal click drag reliability with modern push-button release convenience, all backed by a 1-year warranty.

## Description

desertcart.com : Martin Caddis Creek Fly Fishing Reel, Size 6/5 Single Action Fly Reel with Rim-Control, Changeable Right- or Left-Hand Retrieve, Lightweight Aluminum Spool, Brown : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Solid little old-school reel that's good to learn on and as a back-up... - This little reel is what I learned on and I've never had any problems with it. It catches fish and is built well enough to bring in trout from streams and rivers season after season. I've caught a number of smallies on this reel from streams and lakes. I wouldn't try to pull in ten pound fighters with this reel, so have good judgment in this regard. Going after large-mouth is probably not such a terrific idea. Just be gentle with this reel and it'll last for years. The basic functions of a halfway decent beginner's fly reel are all here: * at least a basic level of durability (aluminum frame, aluminum spool, and generally good build quality) * it stores the line just fine * old-school metal click-and-pawl is durable and works just fine; no adjustment--just on or off (if you feel like you need full-fledged drag, then this is not the reel for you) * the spool can be palmed to regulate line play-out * it comes pre-spooled with about $10 worth of backing, running line, and leader The line is cheap stuff, but when you're just learning, it'll do the job and you get to see how a fly reel is supposed to be set up, more-or-less. You might want to replace the 2-4lb monofilament leader with a length of 10lb monofilament (2lb seems quite a bit too light for this application). The pre-spooling gets you out on the water right away as a beginner, which is pretty exciting. All for less money than just a few decent flies. It's a good idea to unwind the reel and reel in the line slowly, under a bit of tension from your fingers, and moving it back and forth to get it to lie on the spool a bit flatter than the way it comes out of the box. You'll thank yourself later for doing this. The worse thing I can say about this reel is that when I opened the package and inspected the reel and line, I noticed that the nail knot joining the leader and running line was solid, but that the tag-ends had been left too long and would not fit through the guides. I just took my nippers and snipped off the excess. Problem solved. I've since moved on to a more expensive reel, but for a low-cost reel that I still use alongside my new rig, the CC65 is a damn fine value. Five stars.
Review: Ashamed to say this reel will never go fishing or even grace the water - I ordered this fly reel to incorporate into a piece of wall art for my fly fishing office. This reel is mounted to a wood plaque that displays two hand tied flies and an old bamboo fly rod. I wasn’t expecting much at the cost of $23 when I ordered it, however; after unpacking, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the thing actually works! It’s also built relatively well. It’s built better than most Chinese made products. I am a long time fly fisher, now at the age of 69 and having learned how to fly fish at the age of eleven. I own many fine fly reels. Some costing $200 - $450 but most cost well over $500 and some are custom reels costing $1100+. If you have a youngster who wants to learn how to fly fish, THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE REEL for them to learn with. Pair it with an inexpensive fly rod and they can then graduate to finer rods and reels if they wish to do so. Don’t get me wrong. More expensive rods and reels most certainly fish better and they’re made of higher quality components, however; getting into fly fishing can be an expensive venture to say the least. This reel is a wonderful place to start. Even if it doesn’t last, it will get anyone through the learning period. And it won’t cost you an arm or leg.

## Features

- ULTIMATE CONTROL: The Martin Caddis Creek fly reel is a size 6/5 single action fishing reel and is designed with a changeable right- or left-hand retrieve and rim control that provides a place for the angler to manually control the drag
- DURABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT: Engineered with an aluminum frame for added durability and a lightweight aluminum spool so you can enjoy many fishing adventures with ease for years to come
- PRECISION CASTING: Featuring a 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 speed at which the line comes off of the reel
- VERSATILE USE: This reel comes pre-spooled with 20lb backing, LT6F fly line, 5X leader, and is ideal for catching light and medium species from panfish to trout, walleye, bass and more
- TRUSTED: Since 1954, Martin has helped people enjoy and discover the outdoors through fishing. Martin products are warranted for a period of (1) year from date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ODDT33A |
| Bearing Material | Aluminum |
| Best Sellers Rank | #84,672 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #193 in Fishing Reels |
| Brand | MARTIN |
| Brand Name | MARTIN |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (420) |
| Date First Available | October 10, 2014 |
| Fishing Line Type | Fly |
| Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 9.07 Kilograms |
| Fishing Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00010718004931 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Included Components | Reel |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.05 x 3.85 x 5.4 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.3 x 5.51 x 2.76 inches |
| Item Weight | 27 Grams |
| Line Capacity | 20/200 |
| Line Weight | Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Zebco |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model Name | CADDIS CREEK 65 FLY REEL |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 21-22228 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.05"L x 3.85"W x 5.4"H |
| Size | 63 |
| Skill Level | All |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Sport Type | Fishing |
| Style | Size 6/5 Reel - Pre-spooled |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 010718004931 |
| Warranty Description | Martin products are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials. |

## Product Details

- **Bearing Material:** Aluminum
- **Brand:** MARTIN
- **Color:** Black
- **Fishing Technique:** Fly Fishing
- **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous
- **Handle Material:** Aluminum
- **Item Weight:** 27 Grams
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Model Name:** CADDIS CREEK 65 FLY REEL
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight

## Images

![Caddis Creek Fly Fishing Reel, Reinforced Aluminum Spool with Push Button Release - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+nvFtRu1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Worth buying?**
A: Yes. 

It stores the line, has a rudimentary metal drag, the spool can be palmed to regulate line play-out, and it comes pre-spooled with about $10 worth of backing, running line, and leader.  The line is cheap stuff, but when you're just learning, it'll do the job and you get to see how a fly reel is supposed to be set up, more-or-less.  All for less money than just a few decent flies.

I've since moved on to a slightly more expensive reel, but for a low-cost reel that I still use along side my new rig, the CC65 is a damn fine value.  Five stars.

**Q: Does it have a wind-up crank?**
A: Yes.

**Q: how do i turn off the drag**
A: A small   button on the  side effects  it . Slide  up or down.

**Q: is it floating? so it has 20yrd backing + how long is the fly line?**
A: This is not a floating rod and reel.  The line capacity is 30 yds.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid little old-school reel that's good to learn on and as a back-up...
*by S***S on June 23, 2021*

This little reel is what I learned on and I've never had any problems with it. It catches fish and is built well enough to bring in trout from streams and rivers season after season. I've caught a number of smallies on this reel from streams and lakes. I wouldn't try to pull in ten pound fighters with this reel, so have good judgment in this regard. Going after large-mouth is probably not such a terrific idea. Just be gentle with this reel and it'll last for years. The basic functions of a halfway decent beginner's fly reel are all here: * at least a basic level of durability (aluminum frame, aluminum spool, and generally good build quality) * it stores the line just fine * old-school metal click-and-pawl is durable and works just fine; no adjustment--just on or off (if you feel like you need full-fledged drag, then this is not the reel for you) * the spool can be palmed to regulate line play-out * it comes pre-spooled with about $10 worth of backing, running line, and leader The line is cheap stuff, but when you're just learning, it'll do the job and you get to see how a fly reel is supposed to be set up, more-or-less. You might want to replace the 2-4lb monofilament leader with a length of 10lb monofilament (2lb seems quite a bit too light for this application). The pre-spooling gets you out on the water right away as a beginner, which is pretty exciting. All for less money than just a few decent flies. It's a good idea to unwind the reel and reel in the line slowly, under a bit of tension from your fingers, and moving it back and forth to get it to lie on the spool a bit flatter than the way it comes out of the box. You'll thank yourself later for doing this. The worse thing I can say about this reel is that when I opened the package and inspected the reel and line, I noticed that the nail knot joining the leader and running line was solid, but that the tag-ends had been left too long and would not fit through the guides. I just took my nippers and snipped off the excess. Problem solved. I've since moved on to a more expensive reel, but for a low-cost reel that I still use alongside my new rig, the CC65 is a damn fine value. Five stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ashamed to say this reel will never go fishing or even grace the water
*by C***S on July 16, 2025*

I ordered this fly reel to incorporate into a piece of wall art for my fly fishing office. This reel is mounted to a wood plaque that displays two hand tied flies and an old bamboo fly rod. I wasn’t expecting much at the cost of $23 when I ordered it, however; after unpacking, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the thing actually works! It’s also built relatively well. It’s built better than most Chinese made products. I am a long time fly fisher, now at the age of 69 and having learned how to fly fish at the age of eleven. I own many fine fly reels. Some costing $200 - $450 but most cost well over $500 and some are custom reels costing $1100+. If you have a youngster who wants to learn how to fly fish, THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE REEL for them to learn with. Pair it with an inexpensive fly rod and they can then graduate to finer rods and reels if they wish to do so. Don’t get me wrong. More expensive rods and reels most certainly fish better and they’re made of higher quality components, however; getting into fly fishing can be an expensive venture to say the least. This reel is a wonderful place to start. Even if it doesn’t last, it will get anyone through the learning period. And it won’t cost you an arm or leg.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good reel
*by M***H on January 26, 2012*

I got the CC65 martin fly reel (5/6). Spooled it up with 50 yrds #20 Dacron and 25 yrds 5 wt fly line. Its Rated for 4-6wt line. It winds good, has a simple on/off drag above the cc65 numbers and so far has held up well. I've heard that some have a problem with their line being caught between the spool and the drag system, as there is a little gap. This has not happened to me and I don't think it will ever be a problem. Overall a good quality, economical, basic fly reel.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*