03-27-2008, 07:22 PM
My advice would be to get into the classifieds on local flyfishing message boards (including here) and look for a decent quality used setup rather than to settle for and try to learn with cheap equipment. There are plenty of guys who have medium grade tackle lying around gathering dust since they have upgraded. And don't just look for what is on sale, ask if anyone has a decent 5 wt outfit they would be willing to sell.
The 9' 5 wt that has been suggested is probably a good place to start, but since you are thinking of getting something heavier later on, I think a 4 wt would work well for trout on local waters, then a 7 or 8 wt will serve to complement your collection later.
I have a decent 5/6 wt St Croix that I would be happy to let you borrow while you are looking for one to buy. You will have to get a reel and a line for it, but you are gonna need to get those eventually anyway. All I ask is to have it back for a week when my 14 year old goes to scout camp. I built him a rod that is worth about $350 and I am not going to let him take it and take a chance that those little heathens accidently step on it.
PM me if you are interested.
Ed
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The 9' 5 wt that has been suggested is probably a good place to start, but since you are thinking of getting something heavier later on, I think a 4 wt would work well for trout on local waters, then a 7 or 8 wt will serve to complement your collection later.
I have a decent 5/6 wt St Croix that I would be happy to let you borrow while you are looking for one to buy. You will have to get a reel and a line for it, but you are gonna need to get those eventually anyway. All I ask is to have it back for a week when my 14 year old goes to scout camp. I built him a rod that is worth about $350 and I am not going to let him take it and take a chance that those little heathens accidently step on it.
PM me if you are interested.
Ed
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