Fly Fishing Beginner

Umm not sure where else to start this thread, if it's in the wrong place please move 

But here goes, I've fished all my life for every type of fish I can. And Now, I think I'd like to take a stab at fly fishing. So my question is, I'm 19 years old, I can catch on to things pretty quick. And my budget is somewhat limited. So, It'd be appreciated it anyone could give me some input on some fly rods, mainly one for Steelhead, but i'd also like a lighter one for trout and whatever may. Any Info on what type of  rod, or rod and reel combos or flys, and maybe prices too? This would be greatly appreciated. 

I copied the following from the home page FishErie.com  Do a search on this board and you will find many, many threads that answers this question.
 
Floating line is the norm. The creeks are typically too shallow for any type of sinking line. Be sure to use sufficient backing to be able to play the fish.

Leader and tippet sizes depend, as always, to a large degree on what flies you are using. Many anglers tie their own leaders. Since you are often fishing with split shot, this is not finesse fly fishing and it is not necessary to have a perfectly tapered leader. Similarly, the leader need not be too long for this type of fishing, unless you are fishing in very clear water with a very small fly. Under normal conditions, a leader and tippet combination that is not longer than the rod itself should work. A longer leader and tippet combination on the small creeks will be too long and difficult to handle. Many anglers tie in at least one length of high visibility line in the upper end of the leader.

Not surprisingly, small flies (e.g., size 12 or smaller) should be fished with a light tippet. 5x and lighter tippet will have difficulty landing steelhead. 3x and 4x tippet is popular.

Whether fluorocarbon tippet actually helps produce strikes remains a point of dispute in this area.


Rod

Anglers typically use rods from 5 to 8 weight. A 5 weight rod will not give you much backbone to land a large steelhead, and an 8 weight rod has more than enough backbone. Many agree a 7 weight, 9 foot rod is ideal.


Reel

Any respectable fly reel should work. An smooth disk drag is certainly helpful for playing a larger fish. Generally a reel which accommodates a 6 to 8 weight line will work well. Large arbor reels have become common

Its going to be really hard to give you too many specifics about rods/reels until you have a price range in mind.  But, I would check out cabelas first, they offer a bunch of different combos.  Alot of them are in the under $150 range and include line as well.  For steelhead my personal choice is a 10' 7wt, so my advice to you would be a 9-10' rod in either a 7 or 8 weight.  IMO the 8 weight is a bit heavy for Erie tribs, but if you decide you want to catch bass or salmon it will be much better off than the 7 wt.  I also like a 10' rod which is just my preference, it makes it easier to mend line, keep line off the water, and it helps protect tippet a little better.  As far as a reel, look for one that has a decent backing capacity and a smooth drag.
 
As far as a trout rod goes arguably the most versatile rod for PA would be a 9' 4wt.
 
By the way I would recommend medium/fast actions for both rods

I have been fishing steelhead for 10 years now and reading this board for just as long. The WalMart suggestion is the best advise I have yet to see for a beginner. I started flyrodding the same way about 5 years ago and still have the old 5/6 wt. Shakespear in the corner for an emergency or if a friend just wants to give it a try. It 's hard to count the number of steelies this rod with it's clicker drag reel has brought in. You don't need a $500 rod and reel to have fun with steelies. Just go out and enjoy the scenery and don't forget the sucker spawn and blood dots.
 
Jerry

I would not go as extreme as a $20-$30 outfit. You can pick up an SI or similar combo for less than $100. Fish USA surely has something of this caliber. While it may not make sense to spend big money to start, buying to low a quality is also senseless. A poor quality outfit can easily make a frustrating process, even more so. Many people have given up on things because their cheap "starter" outfit never gave them a chance to truely experience them.

http://www.fishusa.com/catalog_product.asp?ProductFamilyID=%7B24422621%2D829D%2D4093%2D9E50%2D8DB68DA4C810%7D&i=E55CEF8672F94F97A377FD46B39AF3AB

A fly rod makes it a bit easier to mend line, and control your drift, but it can also be done with spinning gear ( it takes practice with either one ). There are times, and situations where each have an advantage over the other. Picking up the flea pole, will give you another option, and options are always good. Experience will teach you which option to choose.
 
I have not used either set up, so I can't really say which would be better. Both would more than likely be satifactory to start. The type of fishing, and casting that is done on the tribs. does not reflect the difference between a high end, and mid range rod. You can though easily notice the difference in reel quality.

In your original post, you said something for steel and trout.  6 wt. all the way.

I got my stuff at Fishusa, and though I have not actually hooked a steely on the fly yet, I have been very happy with it's performance while catching smallmouth and other trout.  I think I spent a total of 150 on a Reddington rod and Okuma reel.  But something to keep in mind is that fly line costs some dough, flies and tippets/leaders aren't cheap either.  You should be sure to factor in those costs, not just rod/reel.  I ended up spending 230 total to be out on the stream completely set up.  And that's with lower end model stuff.  I would say fly fishing, even with a low "budget", is way more expensive than spinning reel and rod combo's, so prepare yourself for that. 
 
The great thing is, fly fishing can be much more fun at times, so its worth it, in my opinion. 

having been in those shoes before i understand how it is trying to find an outfit for both steelhead and trout at the same time. i started out when i was 15 with a cheap shakespear fly rod. then purchased a 7 1/2 4wt that i used for 10 years for every type of species i could use it for. i saved up $200 for the setup. i was used to a 5 1/2' ultralight rod for steelhead up until then also, so switching to a light fly rod was still a step up considering the length of the rod. if you have experience landing larger fish on a lighter rod and feel comfortable doing so, you could look at a 5wt. the only problem with a 5 wt is it takes a little more work to throw the extra weight while fishing for steel. i feel a 6 wt is just too heavy for fishing for trout, but that is just me. there is nothing wrong with starting out with a cheaper setup now and moving up later. they all will land a fish.