Hi Sam,

Get hold of the Northern Lights Fly Tyers. They are a local fly fishing/tying group in Edmonton. I was a member when I lived there in the 90's. They are still active. Excellent bunch of folks.The Fishin Hole should be able to put you in touch with them. Fishin Hole guys should also be able to advise you on reels, lines etc. There is another more fly specific shop in Edmonton but the name eludes me tonight. Whole Sale Sports on the south side has a decent fly shop inside.
The 5wt TFO is certainly the best rod in the bunch.
Around Edmonton your best bet for fly fishing will be at Muir Lake and at the Cardiff Golf Course pond. If Hasse Lake is cleaned out of Sticklebacks it is another good trout lake near the city where you can learn.

Jeff

Last edited by troutfly; 06/09/15.