How to start fly fishing?
Big question, hope I can help. 1) I would get a good book – “Fly Fishing, Learn from a Master by Bill Mason is an excellent book to get you started. It will explain all the gear, casting, flies, knots, how fish feed, how to read water, and much more. 2) In SE PA I would advise that your fisrt rod be a 8′ 5wt, moderate / moderate fast action. St Croix and Reddington both make decent rods for under $100 You can get a decent flyreel (Cabela’a Prestige Plus, Pflueger Trion, for example for under $100) Flyline: I would advise Scientific Anglers Mastery Headstart ($ 44) in weight forward – this is a good beginning flyline with more weight up front so you get a better feel of the rod loading. 3) You do have resources available – here is a link to your Trout Unlimited Chapter: 070 – Little Lehigh Chapter President: Stacy Reed 240 Northampton St. Hellertown, PA 18055 Phone: 610-703-9447 Email: st.reed@rcn.com Website: http://www.littlelehi
