WTB: Beginner's fly outfit

[AlbaSurf]

Greetings!

I am a brand new fly-fisherwoman (without her own rod) interested in buying a used fly outfit from someone who has moved onto to bigger and better rods and reels. I was considering getting the White River Dogwood Canyon outfit, because it's within my price range, but I really prefer to buy used things instead of new. There are so many things being sold these days I worry we are going to turn our planet into just a big trash bin - and I'd like to do my part to prevent that. Also, I would much more enjoy buying a rod that has some value other than monetary - a story and a history, that will become part of my story as well.

So, if any of you have an outfit you'd like to sell, or can give me advice regarding the quality of these White River, Cortland, or any of those other kits out there, I'd much appreciate it! I'm interested in a 4 or 5 piece, anything from a 5 to 8 weight, but am open to all possibilities.

Karli-Rae

P.S. I also hand-tie all my own flies, and I'd love to fulfill any special requests, in addition to the monetary payment.

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Happy fishing!

[jeffro]

Hello there Ma'm,
You said you are interested in a used Outfit....I suggest lookin hereon the "Things for sale" thread or just hit your local Pawn Shops....just look around and Be sure to check the tip and all eyes for damage etc.,
Maybe this will be helpful.

[AlbaSurf]

Thanks Jeffro!

[Clay]

Welcome to the board Albasurf. I understand your concern for the planet and that is all good. If you don't find something used that fits your needs, these beginner outfits from Cabela's are on sale right now. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...907&hasJS=true You can can fish these for a while and enjoy the hobby. Remember that you are not buying your last rod, just your next rod. I am looking at your location of Iowa. If you are after trout, bass, panfish I would recomend the 5 wt over the 8 wt. For a first all around rod in your area, the 5 would problably suit your needs unless you target larger fish like carp then a 7 or 8 might be better for your situation.

Good luck and when you have more questions about the hobby this is a great place to be.

[MontanaMoose]

Welcome to FAOL AlbaSurf, I don't have an outfit for you but you might have luck at fly shops that sell good used demo gear. I've found fly gear on craigslist also, and of course there is Ebay and right here in FAOL as mentioned. I sure like the 'wild hopper' pattern. Great tye.

Cheers,

MontanaMoose

[JohnScott]

.... and welcome to the FAOL BB from the Bitterroot Valley MT.

Neat fly you've posted in your initial post. Certainly looking forward to more pix, since I see from your profile that you like photography. And maybe some pix of fishies when you get the chance to take some.

As far as finding a rod with a story and some history, I'm sending you a PM.

John

[AlbaSurf]

Thanks to everyone for the welcoming words! I am really excited to have found the FAOL forums and look forward to learning and interacting, and someday even contributing, here!
Regarding the fly - thanks for the kind words! That's actually the first fly I ever tied, they now look quite a bit more realistic but amazing things can happen when you don't use a pattern and just see what happens!

[Eric-WD]

First, welcome to FAOL from western Washington state. second that is a great fly, first or last, look forward to seeing more of your flies.

Eric

[AlbaSurf]

Thanks Eric!

[Ron]

Welcome to FAOL! As a new freshwater flyfisherman, I purchased my first 5 wt. outfit from LL Bean for $99 complete and even after many years of purchasing additional rods, I still feel it is a perfect way to get into flyfishing with equipment that has a guarantee from one of the finest. You can't go wrong with any level of rod/reel from this company.

Good luck!