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? asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationFishing · 7 years ago

Is this a good fly fishing rod please help?

Hello I would like to get into fly fishing and mama wondering if this is a good fly fishing rod/reel/line combo or if there's re any better ones for 200$ and under

Rod reel combo

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=1P51...

Thanks!

Update:

By the way i will be using this for trout smaller salmon panfish and bass

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    That looks like a nice combo. Has decent reviews. Go for it!

    Understanding- A 5WT Rod is a little light for larger Bass (4-5LBs plus) and medium sized Salmon (4LB's plus). You'd want (at least) a 7-8 weight for those species.

    Hope this helps? Good fishing!

  • Andrew
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    Ya, go ahead and do it.

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