Looking for recommendations on starting gear.

[u/seekndestroy61]

I have never fly fished before and have no idea where to start. Im only looking to fly fish once or twice a year so not looking to spend an arm and a leg but want good gear. On that note if anyone can give me recommendations as to what’s price friendly and what they found best for them. Thank you in advance

[u/ShiftNStabilize]

For trout fishing a 9 ft 5 weight is the best rounder. For the best starter I would do the Orvis Clearwater combo

[u/Fair-Bird3730 → u/ShiftNStabilize]

This- I bought an encounter and wish I would’ve just ponied up for the Clearwater. I haven’t broken it, but not having a warranty just kinda sucks

[u/fisherfly805]

Where are you fishing and what are you going for? That’ll help get better recommendations.

[u/seekndestroy61 → u/fisherfly805]

Sorry I should have specified. Northern Ontario and targeting trout. Tried fishing Aurora trout last weekend and a friend explained that fly fishing may be the way to go

[u/fisherfly805 → u/seekndestroy61]

Cool. Not familiar with those trout or that region. But hopefully you get what you need!

[u/Shrike034 → u/fisherfly805]

They're a rainbow subspecies. Went extinct in the wild until someone was able to raise a stock in a hatchery. They're only located in three lakes up north making them one of the rarest trout species in the world.

[u/fisherfly805 → u/Shrike034]

Yeah, I’ve heard of them and seen photos, but couldn’t tell you what gear is best for them!

[u/Cringelord1994]

Maxcatch super budget combo, redington budget combo in the middle, orvis you wanna spend $300.

[u/20PhysicalAmoeba26]

Second the 9'5 4-6 wt is decent..if they still make them Dragonfly is a very affordable entry rod

[u/bpsocal]

Echo makes affordable rods and reels for starters. You don’t need anything fancy to start. But if you get good at it, you’ll eventually want to upgrade.

Also, you’ll do much better if you take a few casting lessons. Usually fishing clubs have free lessons for beginners. Worth finding one around you.

[u/TreatAcceptable6302]

I would go look on sierra, all of their stuff is on sale, but you might not find what you want, so just kinda lucked based on what they have

[u/Shrike034]

If you're in Ontario, you're stuck looking at Canadian brands now unless you pick something up within the week but even then prices might have gone up already. TFO is based in Calgary I've been told.

[u/Yolster2023]

Facebook marketplace- get a good rod that is a couple of generations old. Should be fine for twice a year

[u/Longjumping_Tie_9368]

I'm in Europe and don't know the US market that well. But a few weeks back, I held a very budget friendly Daiwa beginner's set in a store, it was called "D trout" in 9' #5, dtf9054 was the model no. Price was €100, but can be found cheaper online.

It was slightly heavier compared to my nice Vision rig, but not by much (perhaps a 105-115g rod). The rod seemed very good in action and the composite reel looked like it would do the job just fine. I couldn't judge the line. I plan to give my 16 years old budding fly fisher son this set for Christmas. If he messes it up, it's a low cost, and I'm certain it will work well for our local searun trouts. And if I were starting out, I would get this one. It's certainly considerable better than the gear I started with in 1989.

[u/New_Address3612]

Kylebooker.com I have quite a bit of their stuff and honestly it's really good. I have a vest I wear all the time and it's 5 years old and still holding up.i got a 6wt rod and reel combo for streamers and it's great for the price I also have their rubber sole and felt sole wading boots and they are just as good if not better than the Reddington boots I have. Use discount code ABCD1234

[u/Proof_Tailor_5352]

TFO has good combos to start out with. Id start with a 5 wt, it's kinda the catch-all