{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly Rod Suggestions for Florida

Awesome.  Thank you all for the suggestions.  The suggestion of Jim is particularly interesting.  That IMO, may be the most viable solution as it allows him to have a better shot at fish while learning the art.  He can then take the skills and invest in an outfit if he finds fly fishing to be worthwhile...duh!  I passed this thread along to her and I think she has a much better idea of what to do.

Thanks!

Gregg

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:02:19 AM UTC-5, Gregg DiSalvo wrote:

Hi, I have a friend near St. Petersburg, Florida who would like to get a first fly rod for her boyfriends who has shown interest in the sport.  I recommended a mid tier rod instead of a starter pack, but the price point is up to her.  Where I couldn't direct her was with the size setup for the area.  It's right on the coast so a lot of fishing is to be had in salt, but if somebody is beginning, is it easier to learn inshore?  Many of you fish both inshore and salt in Florida, and I am looking to you for weight recommendations.  8-10 weights? Slow or fast action? A decent versatile warm water fly line (don't know if there's a good universal floater for salt and fresh).  

Ultimately, this guy has never fly fished and may or may not hate the sport.  I'd be surprised if she wanted to drop a fortune, but could imagine spending 2-300 on an outfit.  Not top notch, but not beginner.  Im thinking pairing a Behemoth reel with an beginner/intermediate rod.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.  Sorry for any naive ideas or requests in the above.  I have never fished down that way.

Cheers,

Gregg  

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