Yindyen,

Whoa! Be careful there! Sign up for some casting lessons. Many shops and fly clubs offer them. You'll be rewarded many times over. When I got a few lessons and learned how easy fly casting is, it literally changed my life.

Junky,

Heed WW's advice. I have way too many flyrods, ranging from rediculously expensive to ultra-cheap. I caught hundreds of steelhead on an 8 1/2' fiberglass rod I built from parts for about $16. The fish didn't know, and didn't care how much the rod cost. I doubt I'll ever buy a Loomis or another Sage. I got a sweet 8 1/2' blank for $15 at the sport show in Puyallup last winter.

The way to spend your way to fishing Nivana is by buying lessons and guide service, not expensive tackle.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.