{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New to fly fishing new to forum

I was in a similar position about a year ago when I first decided to give fly fishing a try. I spent my money on a morning session with a guide, active club member Rob Snowhite. He taught me enough to get started, and on his advice, I went to Dick's Sporting Goods and bought a cheap outfit to get started. I fished pretty hard for several months until my cheap set up (about $50 total) broke. By then I learned enough that I felt comfortable plopping down a couple hundred bucks on a mid-level intro kit (Reddington). When I wear that sucker out, I should be ready for a Helios.

That's what I would recommend. Spend the money on a proper guide and some instruction. Buy a super cheap set up, new or used, knowing that it will eventually break. Upgrade along the way if you stay with the sport.

Also, just get out there and fish and have fun.

On Sunday, February 3, 2013 8:38:30 PM UTC-5, Sardman wrote:

Come to a beer tie and talk to people. Also, visiting a local fly shop is not a bad idea. Spending a ton of money on gear for a sport you don't even know you are goign to follow, is not a good idea, but also wasting your money on bad gear may even make you give up prematurely.

 

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