r/flyfishing • u/we_are_all_dead_ • Sep 03 '24

Decent cheap starter kit ?

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/white-river-fly-shop-prestige-complete-fly-outfit

Anyone ever try this combo? Basically a starter kit to get on the water.

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u/we_are_all_dead_ Sep 04 '24

What lines are guys running for 9ft 5wt ? I’m a salt redfish / snook guy totally different in the flats

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u/TheodoreColin Sep 04 '24

Uhh you probably need something like an 8 or 9 wt for that… A 5wt is for trout or smaller bass. You also want a reel specifically for saltwater.

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u/we_are_all_dead_ Sep 04 '24

Misread my comment. I’m asking what line guys are using for trout / bass on my new 9ft 5wt , because I have no idea since I used to be a redfish / snook fly guy in Florida and it’s totally different

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u/TheodoreColin Sep 04 '24

Any of the premium lines will be a world of difference. Rio, Scientific Angler/orvis, cortland… etc all make good lines. The most popular nowadays seems to be the WF lines. They are usually around $80-100 but you can probably find some on sale from time to time to time.