11-25-2008, 02:06 PM
Personally, I'd pass.
Yes, you can learn on a cheap, possibly imbalanced outfit. You can learn on anything. But the difficulty of doing so may not be worth the trouble.
Flyfishing can be a rewarding, life-long hobby. But if you start out getting frustrated because you can't get the equipment to work right, they you're likely to give it up.
This is especially true if you're on-your-own, with no other flyfishers to show you the ropes.
I would find either a flyshop, or a place with a flyfishing department, and talk to the clerks there. You can get some name-brand balanced outfits for as little as twice what the unknown will cost---and they'll include a line and a couple of flies, as well as a balanced rod and reel.
Also, inquire around. There might be a flyfishing club near you. That would be the best source of both information, and possibly gear. There's always decent used stuff kicking around, and you can make yourself a deal that way.
Welcome to the brotherhood (yes, FG, and sisterhood) of the fly.
Brook
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Yes, you can learn on a cheap, possibly imbalanced outfit. You can learn on anything. But the difficulty of doing so may not be worth the trouble.
Flyfishing can be a rewarding, life-long hobby. But if you start out getting frustrated because you can't get the equipment to work right, they you're likely to give it up.
This is especially true if you're on-your-own, with no other flyfishers to show you the ropes.
I would find either a flyshop, or a place with a flyfishing department, and talk to the clerks there. You can get some name-brand balanced outfits for as little as twice what the unknown will cost---and they'll include a line and a couple of flies, as well as a balanced rod and reel.
Also, inquire around. There might be a flyfishing club near you. That would be the best source of both information, and possibly gear. There's always decent used stuff kicking around, and you can make yourself a deal that way.
Welcome to the brotherhood (yes, FG, and sisterhood) of the fly.
Brook
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