How much should I spend on beginning fly fishing equipment?

Jul 04, 2007 by runninghottie1500 | Posted in Fishing

I'm a 17 year old girl and I want to learn how to fly fish. How much should I spend on equipment (a pole, string, leads, flies, etc.) Would it be better to buy one of those inexpensive, complete kits that come with everything needed to start?


The best answer I know of, and one you're probably already gotten, is to buy the best you can afford, and buy it from someone who knows what they are selling and can provide you with a properly matched rod and line and a decent reel. If you try to go

Cliff P | Jul 05, 2007

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