Starting Out Fly Fishing

[JeziHogg]

What would a good set up be for a beginner for fly fishing. I hate to admit it, I've been fishing for as long as I remember, but I've never fly fished. I want to fish using streamers to begin. What would I need to start off, ie, Rod (Weight and length), reel, line. Money isn't a question, but I also don't want to break the bank.

[shanksmare]

My advice would be to go to a fly shop and explain to them what you will be fishing for and where you will be doing it and your budget constraints. They will be able to advise you. They will most likely allow you to try several outfit to make your choice. A side benefit of this is a free casting lesson.

 

You can probably save money buy ordering online, but if you make the wrong choices and have to buy stuff twice ....

 

The fly fishing industry of late has really made things confusing with the popularization of switch and spey rods and long bellied fly lines.

 

I would look for a 9' rod unless you are fishing in very small brush surrounded streams. I would get a floating line with a 30' head section for most conditions. The weight of the rod will be determined by species and location of your fishing.

 

Have fun. Beware  its addicting!

[Mike2841]

Try to find one cheap on craigslist

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

For bass, a 9' 8wt w a double taper floating line. You can a split shot or two to get nymphs and streamers down. A 6wt would be a more all around rod if you'll target some trout and sunnies too. Fly fishing you're casting the line not the bait so don't scrimp on the flyline. A modest reel with interchangeable cartridges is all you need.

[LMB KING]

Get a 5-6 wt combo. 9ft rod. I would get a floating line as i believe is the most versatile. Lamson konic 2 is fully sealed, and probably the cheapest with sealed drag on the market. On sale now at $115 at tridentflyfishing(dot)com