A tip on lines. I just bought a RIO VERSITIP line and can't recommend it enough. Its a floater with 3 different weight sink tips that have loop connections. It casts well with no hinging. Its a good deal for the money. Test drove it on a two week trip up in B.C and it covered all situations with ease. On a side note: I wish I would have fished when I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 70's but spent all spare time chasing girls. ALSO- once you get that first hook up on the fly your life changes. Everything else seems second best.. Good luck