Starter reel recommendations

[Swimmer]

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.

[Old Saltfly]

No body mentioned Okuma Intergrity 1011, cheap and it will handle any size striper or bluefish

[jredfly]

Thanks Capt Mike for the earlier info - I picked up the Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor and they are giving away a free spool until 4/30. With the free spool I thought it was a pretty good deal. The drag seems great. Thanks again!