06-29-2006, 06:19 AM
Welcome Metal,
I would agree with Dryrod. I started out FFing about 2 yrs ago and got hooked. At first I bought a cheap setup for about $70. Later I went and took a class from a local sports shop and used their equipment. They had some really nice Sage rods and I felt a difference right away. INVEST IN A GOOD ROD AND REEL!!! At least get a decent combo rig. [url "http://www.percysflies.com/page/LCOWS/PROD/StCroixCombo/PremierOutfit"]here's a good one [/url], right in your price range w/ free shipping and a $20 gift cert. to the web site. I think I might buy one myself!!
] and it even comes with a case! This will have everything you need to get started (rod, reel, backing, line and leader) And later, if you get hooked like me and buy better gear, at least you will have a back-up.
What are you wanting to use it for as well? If you are looking at small trout streams, get the 4wt. or 5wt. model with 4pcs. this will have lots of sensitivity and pack small for backpacking. If you are wanting it for bass or even stealhead/small salmon, go with Dryrod's suggestion of a 6wt. or even a 7wt. 2pc.
My last suggestion, READ READ READ. I cannot get my hands on enough books about FFing. Go to the library and check out as much as possible. Or do what I do, go to Barnes and Noble and sit for hours while your wife keeps asking, "when are we leaving, are you done yet?" And not just books on FFing but books on Fish, Fish Habitat, Insects, etc. This will give you so much more of a love for the sport.
Enjoy and keep coming back.
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I would agree with Dryrod. I started out FFing about 2 yrs ago and got hooked. At first I bought a cheap setup for about $70. Later I went and took a class from a local sports shop and used their equipment. They had some really nice Sage rods and I felt a difference right away. INVEST IN A GOOD ROD AND REEL!!! At least get a decent combo rig. [url "http://www.percysflies.com/page/LCOWS/PROD/StCroixCombo/PremierOutfit"]here's a good one [/url], right in your price range w/ free shipping and a $20 gift cert. to the web site. I think I might buy one myself!!![
] and it even comes with a case! This will have everything you need to get started (rod, reel, backing, line and leader) And later, if you get hooked like me and buy better gear, at least you will have a back-up.What are you wanting to use it for as well? If you are looking at small trout streams, get the 4wt. or 5wt. model with 4pcs. this will have lots of sensitivity and pack small for backpacking. If you are wanting it for bass or even stealhead/small salmon, go with Dryrod's suggestion of a 6wt. or even a 7wt. 2pc.
My last suggestion, READ READ READ. I cannot get my hands on enough books about FFing. Go to the library and check out as much as possible. Or do what I do, go to Barnes and Noble and sit for hours while your wife keeps asking, "when are we leaving, are you done yet?" And not just books on FFing but books on Fish, Fish Habitat, Insects, etc. This will give you so much more of a love for the sport.
Enjoy and keep coming back.
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