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Got the reel, Yayyyy. My first fly fishing reel. (is it normal for a 45YO to feel happy like a kid on getting a new toy) :D

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Now if anyone of you gents have a nice 6wt rod to match...

Thanks wsm junkie . I will pick it up. if nothing it will become a backup reel when I be able to afford better gear.

What you chaps think about Okuma SLV reels. I have been offered a brand new one at a very good price (Here in INDIA of all places), though I believe in not looking in gift horse mouth but still I...

Thanks for your kind offer makka, I will happily take that up :)

Wow Ryan,

Those are some nice jacks and kudos to whoever took those pics. These pics can go on a fishing mag cover page. Your sister is talented.

Yeah consensus is for 6wt so its going to be it...

I don't know what to say sir :Folded hands:

Really big thanks for offering to use your rods but I would not like to impose. What I would love is to meet you for sure to pick your brains on tips...

Not sure If I can do that around wellington. I am so used to buying stuff online as I buy all my fishing tackle from US. I don't even remember when I bought even clothes from an off-line store. SO...

Thanks makka,

I do have few spinning rods already and I will be bringing a TFO 3 piece, 7 footer mated with a Shimano Symetre spinning reel. (I do need to read up on bringing in used freshwater...

Thanks Bol Tackshin I liked their product description giving users enough info. Will look at the package. I have to wind up my affairs here so have enough time to make an informed decision.

Thanks Gents, Thanks for your suggestions. Will update here when I pick up the tackle.

Thanks Ryan, actually my first choice was this TFO combo (I have used TFO spinning rods and kind of like those)...

Yes that is the idea @MB. Apart from that wife owns a hatchback so until I get car of my own, need something which can fit in.

Chaps, hopefully I will be travelling soon to New Zealand. I need to build a fly fishing kit which does not break bank but at the same time its not so useless that I outgrow it in a short time.

I...