We live in a day and age when we can use products off the shelf and they'll perform incredibly well. But if you spend any time on YouTube, you know that there is nothing that is off-limits when it comes to modifying everything from Nerf guns to leaf blower carburetors.

Fly fishing gear is no different.

While I don't advocate chopping up your rod or sewing something onto your waders, there are some simple things that you can do to improve the efficiency and effectiveness. Today I share four quick modifications that you can do with your gear to get a little more out of it on the water.

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