In by email, how about helping Bill get started on the right foot?

This is my first year attempting fly fishing. I've been regular fishing for panfish, bass and northerns for years and thought it would be fun to incorporate using a fly rod fishing for these types of fish. Here's where I need your help. I'm not fundamentally opposed to spending money on good fishing equipment, but I don't want to go overboard with my initial fly equipment in case I don't like it. I would like to buy 1 rod with a reel that has an extra spool, flies that would work for both smaller fish (panfish) as well as larger flies for the bass and northerns. Could you give me a laundry list of potential combinations of equipment I could purchase in order to get started. I am a life member of the North American Fishing Club, so if you are aware of any retailers that offer discounts for members, please include those names in your response. Any help and advice you could offer is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely

Bill Nalipinski