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Old 03-10-2008, 11:23 AM   #13
Swimmer
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The first reel I used was a $25.00 Ryobi, "palm drag". It had no drag whatsoever. I remember the first SB I caught on it. What a gas. It was all up hill form there. I am not suggesting you go that cheap or "frill less", but spending a pile of dough is silly. Flyfishing is a humbling endeavour and starting out simple and inexpensive is the way to go. It is a tremedously fullfilling sport. Spend more as you become more accomplished and flyfishing and the amount you spend the more you flyfish will be intertwined forever.

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