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Originally posted by First Light:
Assuming the rivers you will be fly fishing are medium to large in width. Not small creeks or rivers under 10-15 yards across.

Trout - 5/6 wgt - 7-9 ft
Steelhead - 7/8 wgt - 9-10 ft
Salmon - 9/10 wgt - 9-10 ft

This would be a single handed fly rod not a double hander (spey rod).

I would select based on what type fish and fly fishing (nymph, streamer, drys) you will primarily be doing.

Fly Line - weight forward floating and sink tip combination

Fly Reel - lots of choices, you don't need an expensive fly reel for trout or steelhead. Click and pawl drag will do the job however if you can afford a better reel with a sealed drag would be preferable.

What is your budget for this purchase ?

Hope this helps need some more information to help you further.

These days you can get a reel, rod, and fly line to start with of decent quality equipment for $ 200-300.

FL
Very good answer!!
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