I have received so many good pieces of advice here in a previous post and from local fisherman and my local flyshop I am ready to ask more specific comments about the equipment I am looking at. I would like comments about the Redington combo for $129;
A number find the Okuma reels pretty good and there is an Okuma combo in a local tackle shop. I have had suggestions for the LL Bean Angler and Quest combos. I have had the Cabelas Prestige reel recommended and a local shop owner is willing to build a rod for me(we still need to explore what tht really means). Another shop owner said that the 8' Crystal river Combo would be a great starter set. I am leaning toward the Angler, Quest or the custom rod. I am lucky enough to have local fishermen willing to help teach me. I have even had an offer for some free waders. Everyone is so helpful.

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Randy de Jong, rank beginner but willing to learn