I’ve always wanted to learn how to fly fish. Pretty much done every other type of fishing but fly fishing has always fascinated me. I have a good friend back in England who is a photographer who recently did a shoot for a Fly Fishing company called Vision. And he sent me the props which included a Vision Koma VK78 reel. I now have the excuse to go out and buy a rod and tackle to start fishing.
The question I have is a common one. Which rod? Budget is low. Can I get something I would be pleased to fish with for less than $150. If so, are there any suggestions? I checked out the St. Croix site and they seem to have some options. Are these rods decent? Any ■■■■■■■■ much appreciated.
If you’re just getting into fly fishing, Charleston Angler would be a good place to start. They have good rods across the price spectrum and very knowledgeable staff. I don’t know about their other stores, but, there is enough lawn behind the West Ashley store to seat your reel on a rod and see how the rod feels/moves. You can try a few and see what works.
Also, watch for their seminars and classes.
If I could, I’d spend my money on a local vendor.
I guess the other local shops might have something, also, but, I’ve never had reason to go looking.
PalmerScott is right.
When I was interested in getting started, that’s what I did. Try to hook up with Josh. He spent a lot of time with me trying out different rods and actually giving some casting lessons. He’s good people.
I am really happy with the setup I got, and it wasnt top of the line either.
