01-25-2010, 09:01 PM
I am going to give a little different advise.
ROD get as good as you can but make sure it works with you. FAST ACTION rods are easy because being stiff you can whip it back and forth, but you will also pick up bad habits.
MEDIUM ACTION to medium fast. you will learn the correct way to cast. stop/wait for the line to straighten then forward.
So, again, get a rod that works WITH your style.
Second: LINE!!!! Do not skimp on line.
Third Leaders, tippet, split shot, indicators, floatant.
FORTH: Reel.....seriously, the reel is a place to keep your line in trout fishing. A fair drag is nice. Most my reels don't even have a drag.
So as far as money purchases I would put it in this order with most expensive first:
1. Rod
2. Waders
3. LINE
4. boots/shoes
5. reel
6. leader/tippet plus needed tools & accessories.
I agree to wait on the fly tying. It will pay off n the future specially on big flies that do work that also cost around $5. ea.
The rods you mentioned are good choice, but check out ECHO as well.
Try to get Devon or Lance Egan to help you. They are USA FF TEAM.
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ROD get as good as you can but make sure it works with you. FAST ACTION rods are easy because being stiff you can whip it back and forth, but you will also pick up bad habits.
MEDIUM ACTION to medium fast. you will learn the correct way to cast. stop/wait for the line to straighten then forward.
So, again, get a rod that works WITH your style.
Second: LINE!!!! Do not skimp on line.
Third Leaders, tippet, split shot, indicators, floatant.
FORTH: Reel.....seriously, the reel is a place to keep your line in trout fishing. A fair drag is nice. Most my reels don't even have a drag.
So as far as money purchases I would put it in this order with most expensive first:
1. Rod
2. Waders
3. LINE
4. boots/shoes
5. reel
6. leader/tippet plus needed tools & accessories.
I agree to wait on the fly tying. It will pay off n the future specially on big flies that do work that also cost around $5. ea.
The rods you mentioned are good choice, but check out ECHO as well.
Try to get Devon or Lance Egan to help you. They are USA FF TEAM.
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