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Yesterday I went to the closest Orvis store near me in Detroit. The guy who helped me was really nice and had great advice. I went in there and had the intent of getting the clearwater outfit. I did get the rod and the clearwater II reel but he recommended upgrading to the hydros trout line...

Well I am headed to Orvis in Detroit on Friday which is the earliest that I can go and I have a shopping list printed out for myself. The more posts that I read the more excited I get and the more excited I get the less patient that I feel.

A 6 weight rod would definitely be the best option for me but the outfit that I am looking at from orvis is a 5 weight. I know that 5 is perfect for trout fishing so that is good. Would I still be able to attempt bass fishing with a 5 weight line or is it possible to spool a 6 weight line onto...

I think I am now informed enough to make my decisions, once I have everything I will let you people know how it all turned out

Thank you for all of the replies everyone, my final question is 5 weight or 6 weight?

Detroit is definitely an option and free fly fishing 101 seems too good to pass up. The rod in the orvis outfit is 8.5 feet but I've read a lot of material saying the best starting rod length is 9. Would the slight different in length make that much of a difference and is that rod and reel...

For WasagaWader, I just wanted to know whether it was best to buy a rod and reel separate, a combo rod and reel or a fly fishing outfit. How much money do you think I need to set aside for the other items I need other than what would come in a fly fishing outfit? (as in flies, extra leaders...

I am completely new the fly fishing. So new in fact that I am still in the process of obtaining my first gear so I can try it out! I live in Southern Ontario and will be fishing for trout in small streams and rivers. I am willing co commit up to $300 on my gear so I want to make sure I get...