Good beginners outfit

[Paul Arden]

Hi folks,

Can you advise me on what is a good beginners outfit for Quebec CA. Buying in Canada. I’m thinking 5 or 6WT.

Thanks!
Paul

[Rickard]

I think the kits from Echo would be a good starting point. I have an Echo Gecko rod, it is a nice rod but wouldn’t recommend it for a beginner unless it is for a child.


The Orvis Clearwater/Encounter kits seems to get good critique also.

In Sweden/Europe something based around Guideline Elevation.

Or just go for the Hot Torpedo. It’s where it will end up either way

[Paul Arden]

Haha this is true

[umm, Steve]

For an inexpensive rod, have a look at Taylor's Dynamix. https://www.taylorflyfishing.com/dynamix

[DryFly]

With some kits I know, I didn´t like the line, as it didn´t fit the rod.
One was eg. a very fast "4"weight rod / in real a 5 for me, coupeld with a true #4 line that fit much better on a softer real 4 weight rod or even on a 3 weight. And I had more examples like that, from Orvis eg. - the lines to light, especially for a beginner.

Cheers
Reinhard