First Fly Combo Advice

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AK22
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2010/11/29 14:59:48 (permalink)

First Fly Combo Advice

Im looking to get into fly fishing  and would like to get a combo for Xmas but have no clue what to look for in a fly outfit. I looked at gander mountain and saw 2 combos i was interested in a reddington 5wt combo and a st. criox combo. My question is what is a good all around wt and length for fishing for trout and smallmouth on small and medium creeks. Im looking to spend around 100 to 200 for a decent combo to get into fly fishing. Thanks
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    6point7
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    RE: First Fly Combo Advice 2010/11/29 15:37:31 (permalink)
    http://forums.fishusa.com/Redington_RS-4__6WGT_rod_%2F_Rise_Reel_%26_Carry_Case/m_354341/tm.htm
     
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    KJH807
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    RE: First Fly Combo Advice 2010/11/29 15:38:44 (permalink)
    http://www.fishusa.com/FlyFishing-RodReelOutfits_c.html

    the TFO NXT is pretty good for the money



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    RE: First Fly Combo Advice 2010/11/29 15:48:59 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: KJH807

    http://www.fishusa.com/FlyFishing-RodReelOutfits_c.html

    the TFO NXT is pretty good for the money

     
    that's also a good option for ya ak22
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    RE: First Fly Combo Advice 2010/11/29 16:16:33 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: 6point7

    http://forums.fishusa.com/Redington_RS-4__6WGT_rod_%2F_Rise_Reel_%26_Carry_Case/m_354341/tm.htm



    thats a heck of a deal



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    RE: First Fly Combo Advice 2010/11/29 16:32:31 (permalink)
    Plus used judiciously a 6wt can be used for steelhead too. A good all around rod. Fish USA has some deals on Ugly Sticks too. You can buy a cheap rod and invest in a moderate reel and be very happy. Don't forget the bonus that most combos come with line and backing too.

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    RE: First Fly Combo Advice 2010/11/29 17:18:20 (permalink)
    don't really know of the combo packages they have now, but my 9' 5 weight cortland combo did me fine 22 years ago. i'm sure cortland still has combos if you looked. actually landed kings and steel with it for a few years there. indisguiz had a great point with the 6 weight. better for large mouths, can handle steel just fine, and can punch a line a little harder when needed in those crucial times when you see a subtle sip 50 ft. across from you... good luck with your choice and venture in to fly fishing.
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