Lawnman,
I would recommend you look at an Echo Base series rod. It is my understanding they can be had for around $100.00 and cast way above their pay grade. Next do not purchase a cheap fly line. I see many people new to fly fishing spend all their money on the rod and reel and then find out a good line costs $85.00 + and will elect to purchase a $40.00 dollar line that is almost useless. A good fly line will make a $100.00 rod cast better than a $250.00 rod and a cheap $40.00 line. I cannot stress enough how important the fly line is. Any good fly shop can steer you to a quality fly line that matches the action of your chosen rod.
