In all honesty, if I was you, I would go to my local fly shop. They should be able to help you narrow your focus. Also, before you purchase anything try casting as many rods and lines as they will allow. Finally, find a good instructor who can give you casting lessons. This sport can get expensive, and learning to cast can be a challenge. To say the least, a competent instructor can shave years off the learning curve. Otherwise, I have found the following books and films to be great resources:

- http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Steelhead-Masters-Fly/dp/0974642711

- http://www.amazon.com/Two-Handed-Fly-Cas...3234&sr=1-3

- http://www.amazon.com/Spey-Casting-2nd-S...3234&sr=1-1

- http://www.amazon.com/Spey-Understanding...295&sr=1-14

- http://www.amazon.com/Skagit-Master-Feat...3321&sr=1-1


Edited by SkykomishSunrise (12/20/11 12:50 PM)
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