Things have changed a lot, but some of my trouble is just simple terms and not knowing the difference in them.

So please forgive me that I would ask some of this stuff, but here goes...

What is the tippet and the difference in that and the leader?

I think I remember some little metal eye thing with a sharp end that had barbs on it to stick in the fly line to tie the leader to, but what am I missing.

I ask this stuff because I don't want to leave anything I have to have or need to start fly fishing when I order my rod and reel.

What else would you recommend I get to make life easier with my new rod and reel. I live in the stix so keep that in mind and I can run down to Walmart or any other fishing store to pick up things.

Thanks in advance in any info you would be so kind to give me.

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