Question:
I just moved to Oregon, and just getting started fishing for salmon and steelhead using spinning rods/reels. I am interested in learning to fly fish. Is this a good package to start with? Any other gear I would need to start, recommended?
Answer:
Hi Sean,
Thank you for checking in with us. The “Getting Started” package is our most popular rod/reel combo. The Boost Blue from Echo is a rod that has quite a bit of back bone and likes to throw heavy flies. It’ll also throw a sinking tip line with relative ease. The 8 wt will cover most of salmon/steelhead fishing you will come across, plus you can use it for carp (I know right? But they are challenging to hook on the fly and put up one hell of a fight) and other larger freshwater fish. You can also take this package to warmer climates to fish for things like bonefish, redfish, snook, etc… The rod and reel have a limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser. This setup is pretty nice. As you get more into fly fishing, you may find yourself upgrading at some point or you may not. If you want to learn a little more about the package, give us a shout at 907-586-1550 and ask for Brad or Mike.
Best regards,
-Alaska Fly Fishing Goods