Good basic rod and reel for a beginner?

[cvchickie]

I would like to buy my boyfriend a good basic fly-fishing rod and reel for his birthday...he's never really fly-fished before but keeps talking about it.

He would probably fish in the Indian River in central Florida.

I want something nice but not too expensive. Recommendations? Where should I go?

Thanks!

[Paul Sharman]

Although I don't personally own one, Temple Fork Outfitters have a very good reputation as an entry to mid level rod maker. I have several friends who love them and they are very reasonably priced. I expect you'd want to be looking for a 7 weight, but a local tackle store would be able to give you better advice on that.
As for a reel I am very fond of my G Loomis Venture 7/8 weight. They retail for about $100 and are very well made, with a good drag and stand up well to repeated dunkings in saltwater.
Hope this helps a little!?

[CSJ]

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I have been using an outift from Redington. The Crosswater rod and reel. Not the best I am sure but does just fine for me. The whole outfit consisting of rod, reel, line and everything for under $100. I also have read good things about the Scientific Anglers "ready to fish" combo on a bulletin board where I never thought I would read about a "good, and inexpensive combo" but I haven't tried one myself. I think the whole thing is about $65. Also, I am a fan of TFO rods but they are a little higher than these.

[James Page]

Temple Forks is a decent rod and it has a lifetime warranty. Not all low end rods come with a life time warranty. IF you are only going to purchase one rod for you boyfriend to fish saltwater with, make it a 9 weight, 9 foot flyrod. Anything below that runs a risk off being to light and isn't going to perform well in high winds, throwing large flyes, or landing very large fish. You don't want to hook one of those large Indian River redfish, black drum, tarpon or jack cravelle on an undersized rod. Many times anglers go to light and have to fight the fish to exhaustion and then releasing them because the are not in the legal size limit. That makes them easy meals for sharks and in the warmer months you can't always revive the fish. The excitment of fishing saltwater is the fact that you never know what you are going to hook into, and you don't want to be using to light of equipment. For reels, you need a reel that will hold at least 150 yards of backing and a 9 weight " Weight forward floating" flyline. I would recommend the Scientic Anglers " Redfish Taper" ... it turns large or wieghted flyes over nicely.

[Flaco]

You may want to check out the ECHO rods also. Priced closely to the TFO's. I have cast the ECHO and think it is a fine rod for the money. Good luck.

[moses]

Anybody ever purchase Daiwa Executive Travel Combo? I kind of like this set. Interchangable for spinning and fly. Rod in 6 section and all fit to kind of briefcase bag.

[superfly]

I would like to buy my boyfriend a good basic fly-fishing rod and reel for his birthday...he's never really fly-fished before but keeps talking about it.

He would probably fish in the Indian River in central Florida.

I want something nice but not too expensive. Recommendations? Where should I go?

Thanks!

Temple Fork Outfitters make some great casting rods. The middle priced professional series is an excellent choice especially for someone that is just starting out. This rod is very smooth loading at short to medium casting distances and still has plenty of power left to shoot the entire line through the guides.
A lot of my clients actually favor this rod over my fast action Xi2's:dunno:

[tbrillinger223]

You may also want to look at Orvis. They have some really great "ready to fish" combos or seperate rods and reels that wont break your wallet. If he is going to fish for snook and redfish you might want to step him up to an 9 weight rod and get a large arbor reel that will hold at least 150 yards of 20-30# backing, and go for a good quality saltwater line. Best of luck.

[Shadowcast]

All of the above suggestions are real good. Many like to TFO to start up with. Usually what happens is we all start off cheap and then quickly upgrade once we catch the fever. You're friend will definitely end up upgrading in the near future.

[razorz]

I actually wouldn't discredit Bass Pro Shops Gold Cup outfits. I learned how to fly fish on them and they are wonderful setups for the money.

[aflycaster]

TFO is a good one to start out with and many casters use them after they have gone through the sage, Orvis and the like.

[Aitutakiflyfish]

I use a Temple Fork TiCrX 9wt not because it is cheap but because I love the way it casts. I have many clients that have used it and have since purchased one. Check out Teton reels. The price is great and I have used mine for 6 years and never had a problem with it. It is fished exclusively in saltwater and has held up without any problems and landed some very large fish. Why don't you both come down to Aitutaki and he can try it out for himself?
Butch Leone

[wtpdosa]

Temple Fork Outfitters TiCrX 9' 9wt. is a great rod to learn with for saltwater.

[nepolean77]

I have a Daiwa fishing outfit I am a beginner and fishing shop recommened this rod as a good beginners rod.

[obama235]

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Thanks!

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