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Time to get a fly rod...looking for some help picking out some equipment please.

Hey BBGers,

I'm looking to get an actual fly rod now instead of using a fly tied behind a float. I've never used one before and don't really know what I should be looking for. I'd appreciate any and all advice concerning which equipment to get and how to get it set up/use properly.

1. Rod (I read somewhere a 5-6wt 8-9ft was good to start with?)

2. Reel

3. Line

   3a. Backing line?

   3b. Actual fly line?

   3c. Leader/Tippet line? I'm not sure what the difference here is (or if there is one).

4. Flies

5. Instructional videos/books/sites

6. What knots to tie

7. Anything else I'm missing or need to consider?

As always looking for the best value...the MOST/BEST equipment for the LEAST $$$ I can get away with spending. I not looking to spend 75% more on cost to get only 10% more functionality...please consider diminishing returns when making your suggestions.

Thanks,

-CD

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Craig, if that's the max you have to spend, go with what I got.  I spent $70, total, and that's with tax.  Now, I have a BPS local to me.  Don't know if you have one nearby.

This LL Bean outfit for $75 with free shipping is probably a good candidate:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68735?feat=2136-GN2&attrValue_0=...

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