"Joe" wrote in message
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I am new to ff, will be ordering a Cabelas 5 piece pack rod/reel combo
tomorrow. Is there anything you would recommend in flies for a beginner
that I can also get from Cabelas (without spending $50, hopefully)? I
will be fishing primarily small streams and brookie creeks roughly
10-30 feet wide, in northern WI and MN . I havent yet decided whether
to go with a 3 or 4 wgt, although I'm leaning towards the 4 because it
comes in a shorter length (7'6") and I think that will work better on
the small creeks (and be easier to learn with?). Any thougts on that
choice will also be appreciated though.

1. When learning to cast, a longer rod is usually
an easier tool. Do not try fishing in confined spaces
until you cast instinctively, e.g. can place your fly on
within 6 inches accuracy at a range of 40 feet without
even thinking about.
2. For local (non-generic) conditions, you will probably
find better flies in local stores than buying by mail.

Post early results here !

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)