text: Thats a tough question. \n\nIf you havn't even "touched" a fly/rod/reel in your life,  and don't even know if your gonna like it, I would probably buy a "Pflueger/Medalist-series Reel 1594 1/2 RC"; they cost approx. $32.\n\n Matched with a "Redington Rod" model CRF 907/8, 2 piece, 9 FT  OR  "St. Croix, Premier Rod" model P908.2 , 2 piece , 9FT. Both these rods will cost about $100. \n\nMatched with any #7 "weight-forward" line in green/clear color ; and 15-20 Lb backing. \n\nThis is a good starter combo, for a person who is a novice, and doesn't want to spend $1000 + on a rod & reel!\n\nIf you KNOW you are addicted to flyfishing and want to upgrade to something more "savy" try "SAGE", "SCOTT", "G-LOOMIS" rods  &  "SAGE", "LAMSON", "ABEL", "ROSS" , reels. \n\nRemember that your rod is really more important than your reel in fly-fishing. I've seen guys with $500-900 SAGE rods attached to a Pflueger reel from 1975,( it also depends on the type of fish you will be engaging). \n\nFly-fishing is a wonderful sport that has only recently become an "elite" sport because of the price of the equipment. I started fly-fishing on an old St. Croix rod, 15 years ago, and it STILL catches fish. Don't let the price tag "fool" you on some of those more expensive rods & reels. Unless ,you plan to become a professional fisherman , & fly-fish 200 days a year, you could not feel the difference between a "SAGE" & a "REDINGTON" rod anyway! \n\n Best start out inexpensive and go from there!\n\nBesides, you'll need extra money to buy "flies" & "stuff". Thats REALLY where it starts getting expensive! Lose 4 flys at $5 a piece , and you start getting mighty "concerned" where that fly lands! (LOL)\n\n\nStart easy: go to a local pond, (that has plenty of "back-cast" room), and try to catch some bluegill or small bass. It's fun, you'll learn the "basic's" , & it's cheaper on the wallet!\n\nGo to cabelas.com for further info.