Father's Fly Shop Starter Fly Fishing Set

This set provides you all the tackle you need to start fly fishing. You'll enjoy years of service from this fly rod and reel. Catch the fly fishing bug with a balanced set that won't break the bank. This set includes shipping by FedEx and our satisfaction guarantee.

• 9 ft. 4 piece 100% graphite (carbon fiber technology) fly rod - medium-fast action in #5 weight
• Balanced black fly reel
• General purpose weight forward floating (WF5F) fly line and backing
• 50 meters of High Visibility Backing

And of course, this combination comes with a 100% no-quibble money-back guarantee: If you're not completely satisfied, return the combo and we'll return your complete purchase price.

Which size rod should you select?

Both 5 and 6 weight rods are considered mid-weight, general purpose rods. If you plan to fish primarily for trout and panfish, a #5 rod is slightly lighter and will work well. A lighter rod will produce less casting fatigue after a full day of fishing. If you plan to go after Bass (Smallmouth or Largemouth), you'll likely be throwing heavier flies and will want the increased line weight of a #6 or #8 rod.

Remember that you cast (throw) the LINE, not the FLY (lure), so you'll need a heavier weight rod with heavier line to throw larger flies used to fish for larger species. 

Either size is fine to start; if you catch the bug, you'll likely wind up with a number of special purpose rods.