JR wrote:

Ciao, Vittorix

ciao!
I like you used Ciao

$600 US is a lot to pay for a first fly rod. There
are some good rods that are not too expensive, but without knowing
the brand and model you're thinking about, it's hard to give advice.

I've a Orvis shop down my house that sells a Orvis rod on sale for 69$
(original 89$)
think could be positive to start?

http://www.pipam.com/pipam/MERCATINO/#Vendo

thanks but I live in Chicago downtown, Italy is too far away from me now
:-(
(how much I miss the sea ....)

Buona fortuna......

grazie altrettanto a te!
how do you know so much Italian?

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ciao
Vittorix