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I think you might want to rethink the rod weight. Although every how-to article tells you to start with a 9 weight, it is actually an in-between size that doesn't do much well.
I've done a lot of NE flyfishing in years past, and I found an 8 weight to be the rod I used 90% of the time. When throwing chickens on a fast sinking line from a boat, a 9 or 10 is better, but from shore I almost never used those rods.
As for lines, any mid-range intermediate line from Monic, Cortland, or SciAnglers will be fine. Don't break the bank on some high tech coating, you will beat your first flyline up learning to cast. Likewise, the line will make very little difference in your casting for the first 5-6 years you're learning.
The important thing is learning to cast. This is particularly hard for guys who are used to casting big spinning rods. You pull the line rather than swing it up and over. Guys who are good casters can cast further than most people using just their hands and NO ROD. Get a good casting video (Lefty Kreh made one) and/or find someone who is a good teacher (not easy).
Fun way to fish. Like using a handline, very connected to what you are doing. Can be very effective in certain situations as well.
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