I have multiple fly rods and reels and for someone who wants to give it a try going to Bass Pro or Cabelas and getting one of their outfits would be a good choice. Comes with everything you need at whatever price point that you choose. I have a White River outfit (Bass Pro) that I bought for my boys to learn with and it cost $100 and I will use it just as quickly as I would my Sage or St Croix outfits. The White River outfit is actually quite good for bluegill or small bass.
Bill, the consensus on starter fly rigs from the majority of folks appear to be the Bass Pro and Cabelas combo units.
I cannot comment on any of these, not having cast a single one.
My only recommendation would be to purchase a six weight for ponds BG and Bass.
I went another route for my first pond fly rod as well as the starter combo fly kit I bought my grandson-in-law for Christmas.
Let’s have a bit more chatter regarding starter rigs before I divulge my addiction?
George
