First off, I would like to thank all you folks for your solid advice. Next, a special shout out to you who offered to send me flies; very generous!

One more question: where is a good place to get a rod and reel combo for my daughter, Jessie? Her and I took a casting class yesterday at Bas Pro Shop ( Jess kicked all us guys' fannys) and they recomended a 5 or 6 weight 9' rod for her. Money being tight right now, I have to get more bang for my buck and at the same time not hold her back with marginal equiptment. What say you?