I'll just throw this one out there ... I'm a beginner Fly Fisherman who has 'borrowed' rods from friends up to this point, as I learned to love the sport. Now I'm looking to purchase my first rod and reel and was hoping to garner some advice from all of you. My cap is $500 as I was hoping to get something decent as to avoid having to re-purchase in a couple years. Currently, I've been looking at the Cabela's LST with an SLA reel. I was thinking 7 weight as I'll be doing a bit of trout and bass (in Ontario), as well as Steelhead (the rod could be a little underpowered) in the Fall.

Hoping for your advice and thanking you in advance,

cheers.