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| Newbie question - Budget $1,000 - what rod and reel? |
Question:
I enjoy fresh and salt water fishing, but I've never done any fly fishing.
This spring some friends have invited me to a weekend of fishing for trout in a pond.
I can spend about $1000 and would like to purchase a fly rod and reel.
What should I be looking for? What should I avoid?
Answer:
As a beginner, you don't need $100 fly line or $30 hemostats. Don't buy the most expensive waders, vest or fly boxes. Okuma makes an excellent reel for well under $100. An 8'6" 5wt is the most versatile fly rod you can buy, IMO
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