Oz" wrote in message
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I am very interested in flyfishing and I want to start purchasing the
equipment to begin in the Spring (I live in SE Michigan, near Ann Arbor,
and it is starting to become crappy outside so I figure I should start
preparing for Spring now - or at least start asking questions).

My question revolves around practicality and what I should purchase to
fish locally. We have a ton of lakes and one very good river (the Huron
River) in my neighborhood. I would be fishing primarily for large mouth
and small mouth bass and pan fish. Is there a single rod and reel that I
could purchase to fish this variety of species - maybe a 6 weight? At this
point, I am looking for lower end/beginner equipment because I am just
beginning and would like to get my 15 year old son involved too. So, quite
frankly, I am looking for something that would get us started and
something that we could use to fish for the species I indicated.

Thanks for your help and advice.
Oz

The most popular and all around rod is by far a 6 weight.
You can pick up a decent combo for $250 or under.
You get what you pay for
Some of the 400-600 rods cast to a dime!

If you find that the 6 wt is too heavy, then for your next rod buy a 4-5
weight , or if its too light buy a 7-8 wt
But I would and did start w a 6 weight.
It is a good tip to buy a good quality 6 wt floating line to start.

Fred

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