starting flyfishing

[rockroller]

Well, THAT opens a can of (San Juan) worms!

You need to answer the question re the size of the water you'll be fishing.

For example, growing up in Utah, I loved an 8'6" 5 or 6 weight. Now that I live in Virginia, I live by my 7' or so 3 and 4 weights. Someone who loved fishing out of kayaks or float tubes would absolutely hate a 7' 3-weight. But where I live, I cannot imagine living without it.

Action? Oh boy. For a first fly rod, how about a medium fast.

I suppose that the most common trout rod nationwide is probably an 8'6" medium fast 5-weight. I have one. A great one. (And I never use it.) But if I moved back West, I sure would.

All the prior advice is spot on. Get to a fly shop and meet folks who know your area and can let you try a few rods. You'll find what suits you.

Oh, and here's a tip. Stop thinking dry flies and think nymphs. And then you can go back to dry flies.[]
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