The best fly fishing combo for beginners comes with the works: a beginner fly rod, a reel preferably already loaded with backing, fly-line, and tippet (thus reducing the number of knots to learn at this juncture), plus a few flies and maybe a set of forceps for fly removal. One downside with a prepackaged combo is that you may not get to “test” the fly rod in the packaging. This can be tough to do in the close quarters of most store aisles anyway, but at least you can rest assured that the weights of the line and rod are well matched. With all the necessary components purchased together, there is a better chance of getting out and flogging some water. READ ARTICLE
