"BGhouse" wrote in message
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Found some reasonable sounding advice as to suitable equipment for
beginners. I'm looking at a Sage Launch 9', 5wt pole, and a Ross Cimarron
Large Arbor reel loaded with 5-wt, weight-forward, floating line, 75' of
braided backing and a 9', knotless, tapered leader w/ 4X tippet. I have a
short laundry list of flies with which to start.

If you continue with fly fishing you'll inevitably get a small collection of
rods. But you've got one rod that you'll never have to trade in - it ought
to be a permanent part of your collection even if you add others.

The leader stuff will work itself out as you learn more. Don't hesitate to
ask. Or better yet meet up with the gang if you see a group trip posted.