03-27-2008, 07:47 PM
I was in your same boat just a few months ago. I looked at all the options and ended up choosing the Cabelas Three Forks combo with a Ross FlyStart reel for $100. I looked real hard at the Genisis combo but in the end I chose to go with the Three Forks because I thought that the quality of the rod and reel were significantly better than the Genisis. I know that I spent a lot more on the other accessories and gear by buying it all separate, and I didn't get everything else that came in the Genisis pack, but I got the things that I need the most for the type of fishing I will be doing and I got good quality stuff that will last me for a little while. I don't think that the Genisis would have been a bad choice but I have been very happy with my set up so far. I went with a 6 weight because I plan on fishing mainly the larger rivers and some lakes here in the area.
I hope that the bug doesn't bite you the same way it has me. I went extremely cheap on waders, vest, boots, etc. and now I just got all the stuff to start tying flies. Even buying all the cheap stuff, it sure adds up in a hurry so be careful. You may not know what your getting yourself into!
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I hope that the bug doesn't bite you the same way it has me. I went extremely cheap on waders, vest, boots, etc. and now I just got all the stuff to start tying flies. Even buying all the cheap stuff, it sure adds up in a hurry so be careful. You may not know what your getting yourself into!
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