11-02-2010, 04:14 PM
This is going to vary big time. Also, what species.
"MY" take is as follows:
Rod: $100 to $200. with an unconditional warranty like St. Croix, TFO, Echo,
Orvis Clearwater, and Cabela brand with warranty (not all their rods have this warranty and they are getting more strict)
Plus these make great back-ups as you progress.
Next: Good line...it is one of the most important things next to right fly choice. $65. to $100. (however, you can find some great deals on e-bay)
Now REEL is where what species you are fishing. For me it is Trout, Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Crappy, Carp. For these, the reel is basically just a place to store your line. A good drag is needed. Lamson Konic, or Allen Reels to just name a couple, there are many.
$35 to $130.
Extras like clippers, forceps/hemostats, floatant, leaders, tippet, strike indicators, split shot....$35 and up
Fly boxes and flies.......$$$$$$$$$
Then a place to carry boxes and tools (vest, chest, fanny, back pack.
You could possible do it cheaper, this is just my suggestion, but I "ONLY" fly fish.
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"MY" take is as follows:
Rod: $100 to $200. with an unconditional warranty like St. Croix, TFO, Echo,
Orvis Clearwater, and Cabela brand with warranty (not all their rods have this warranty and they are getting more strict)
Plus these make great back-ups as you progress.
Next: Good line...it is one of the most important things next to right fly choice. $65. to $100. (however, you can find some great deals on e-bay)
Now REEL is where what species you are fishing. For me it is Trout, Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Crappy, Carp. For these, the reel is basically just a place to store your line. A good drag is needed. Lamson Konic, or Allen Reels to just name a couple, there are many.
$35 to $130.
Extras like clippers, forceps/hemostats, floatant, leaders, tippet, strike indicators, split shot....$35 and up
Fly boxes and flies.......$$$$$$$$$
Then a place to carry boxes and tools (vest, chest, fanny, back pack.
You could possible do it cheaper, this is just my suggestion, but I "ONLY" fly fish.
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