Bikebum,

I agree with Casey. The beginner outfit sold by Cabela's, would be a good starter outfit for a person. As for I being a scam or not, you never really know for sure, all you can do is go by your gut feeling and either buy the outfit or not. If it is a scam, shame on him. If it isn't, then good for you. You could arrange to meet him at a park or grassy area somewhere to give him the basics of casting before you hit the water. That may show you if he is really interested in learning fly fishing or not. If all you get are excuses as to why he can't meet you for that, then you can always re-gift the rod outfit to some other cause or keep it as a back up for yourself.

Larry ---sagefisher---