To extend your statement, why are you driving a dodge? You can get by with a ford. Does the same thing and a heck of alot cheaper.

 

Maybe I should trade my 90 for an 03? But then again, they're both Cummins and drink Diesel. Must perform the same, so why fork out the extra cash. Course I only get 15mpg on a good day. Moral is, the truck suits my needs when needing a truck. I drive an hour to work and can use the 30mpg the car gives me. I do a lot of fishing, so a couple nice rods do make a noticable difference. Flyfishing is not a spectator sport, your not watching a bobber. Nice equipment can keep you on the river longer without getting tired out. Different conditions and fishing pressure may not affect your bass or bluegill so much, but nice equipment can help your presentation to a lock-jawed trout or steelhead. Cmf3110 was given advice on some reasonably priced tackle and reading to help motivate his interest. He stated if his interest grew he would upgrade. Nobody told him to go buy top of the line, some fisherman just got to talking on a tangent. Happens all the time.

 

[quote author=Redleg link=board=10;threadid=11464;start=30#109559 date=1046317556]<br>Maybe I should trade my 90 for an 03? But then again, they're both Cummins and drink Diesel. Must perform the same, so why fork out the extra cash. Course I only get 15mpg on a good day. Moral is, the truck suits my needs when needing a truck. I drive an hour to work and can use the 30mpg the car gives me. I do a lot of fishing, so a couple nice rods do make a noticable difference. Flyfishing is not a spectator sport, your not watching a bobber. Nice equipment can keep you on the river longer without getting tired out. Different conditions and fishing pressure may not affect your bass or bluegill so much, but nice equipment can help your presentation to a lock-jawed trout or steelhead. Cmf3110 was given advice on some reasonably priced tackle and reading to help motivate his interest. He stated if his interest grew he would upgrade. Nobody told him to go buy top of the line, some fisherman just got to talking on a tangent. Happens all the time. <br>[/quote]<br><br>My thoughts exactly! You certainly do not have to spend over $50 to get into fly fishing. The only reason I recommend people who have an interest in flyfishing to spend a little more is because I started off with a $30 pole, then bought a $100 pole, than a $160 pole. You end up spending more money in the longrun, than just buying a nicer quality reputable flyrod. The reason I spend more on flyrods is because I like the lifetime unconditional warranty that I have used more than twice and after casting allday you get tired! A nice rod makes everything easier... With this said, if you buy a $200 flyrod and do not like it, you can turn around and sell it for close to $200. Flyrods retain value and are easily sold, IMO... Flyfishing will be a lifetime sport for me, I love everything about it, (except it always leaves my wallet empty)

 

WOW, i really got alot of advice out of this one I appreciate all of the help

 

What are the specifics i need in a rod and reel ???

 

[quote author=cfm3110 link=board=10;threadid=11464;start=30#109622 date=1046326291]<br>What are the specifics i need in a rod and reel ???<br>[/quote]<br><br>What are you planning on fishing for? How large of water? Float tubing? Wading? Fishing from bank? From a boat? I have 3 main flyrods, I have one 8 weight for steelhead and salmon, one 5 weight for trout and bass, and one 2-3 weight for smaller streams. As far as the real, you match the real with the weight of line. For instance, for general trout fishing, a 5 weight 9 foot works great all round. You would buy 5 weight flyline, backing, and a 5 weight real. Or you could purchase the Orvis clear water package I was talking about and you get all in one package, preasembled and ready to cast! Let me know if you have any other questions... How much are you looking to spend? Good luck-- tight lines!<br><br>Mike

 

the problem is there is no in between in cost. I could get the $39.99 combo or $169.99. I was looking to spend right around $100 to get everything i need to go fishing, but looks like im gonna be spending alittle more. I live in KY and the only fishing i have known around here is Bass, catfish, crappie,etc. I also go down to key Biscane, FL to fish for sails, dolphin, etc. I am getting ready to go out west the last week in march and my buddies and i decided we would all try out fly fishing out there. So, after reading all that what weight, length do you think i need. Someone had also mentioned that for starters I should start with a nice pole but cheaper reel, that way i could just buy a nicer reel, and already have a nice pole...???

 

I think 6 weight in a 8 1/2 ft rod is a good start. Out west it'll help in the wind and for longer casts. 6 will be good for bass and panfish too. You'll need the heavier rod for bugs and poppers. I started with a heavier cheap rod on bass and blue gill until I was old enuff to drive myself to a trout stream. I agree, the reel is just to hold the line, until you get into long runs while fishing with ultra light tackle, or get into larger fish. Later on, a nice real will last more than one run from a steelhead or other monster.

 

I agree with RedLeg. Buy a cheap real, I would suggest a Pflueger Medalist. They are around $20. Buy a nice rod and nice flyline and you will be set...

 

Your probably gonna want to try weight forward floating line. It'll turn over the bigger panfisk flies easier, and it's a good all purpose line. If you get into fishing wets, it'll help turn these over too.

 

Well, thanks for all the help here guys. I went out and bought a Cortland combo. I have been out casting a few times already and i think i will be happy.....for awhile