If it’s got what you want. There’s several things there I wouldn’t use or prefer different kinds. Much of that is personal preference and you develop those through time and using things you like and don’t.
DGFlyGuy on
I don’t know much about the rod and reel, I’d probably want something with a bit more of a brand establishment. An entry level TFO, Echo, Redington, etc.
The fly line is almost certainly garbage, so you’ll want to look into a different line. The flies might be questionable quality, or questionable sizes.
Do you know that you like sling packs? A lot of people prefer vests, hip packs, backpacks, etc.
Over all, I’ve seen worse starter kits. You’re probably better off just buying all this separately, but I’m sure you’ll be alright if you go for it.
Rhabdo05 on
Seems fine to get started. Fly fishing can get ridiculous with high end bullshit. Get cheap stuff and wear it out if it was fun, level up.
drbdrbdr on
Love the vfc podcast
HexChalice on
I see ~$200 worth of stuff I’d get while starting.
You know those eagle claw rods? Get a 5wt.
Buy a cheap reel, they mostly hold line. It can be used, it can be polymer, they don’t have to cost +$50. I have some really gucci reels, no they’re not worth it unless in saltwater.
Spend on line, buy RIO or Scientific Anglers. Fish rivers? Floating wf. Fish streams? Floating wf. Fish stillwater? Floating wf.
Buy waders, sock waders, separate boots. And for the love god don’t forget the wading belt.
For that small stuff like hemostats, floatant, tippet and flies go to your nearest fly shop and they can sell you what works over there. Except for woolly bugger, they work everywhere. Buy buggers.
Skip the tippet and leaders if you’re tight on budget and get straight mono. It’s good enough. A spool will last you until you need the leader if you ever need it. I know I don’t need it.
Want an indicator? Get a yarn indicator. They have nice indicators? Get that too. They’re expendable and not expensive.
MelbertGibson on
Whether or not this is a good deal completely hinges on the quality of the rod and reel. I dont know anything about the make of this rod but id suspect its probably not great.
Take a look at the echo traverse kit. Its a phenomenal rod and reel for the money that fishes as well as setups that cost 4x as much. You could pick it up for $270 and probably get better quality stuff than whats in the vfc kit with the remaining $130.
If i was just starting out, this is what i would do. That echo rod and reel are nice enough that you really dont have to worry about outgrowing it. I picked one up to use as a spare rod/something to let people borrow but its such a nice rod that ive been using it all summer instead of my high end sage rod/reel combos.
Rucu01 on
Starting off if your willing to spend that much money just buy a Redington Combo for about $100-200 less then buy the kind of bag you want off Amazon. Also just buy a fly fishing tools kit on there too and you’d still probably save money. But if you just want to buy one thing and have everything you need no harm going with a package like this.
travbart on
I don’t trust this offbrand stuff myself. I would buy a <$200 name brand combo and piece the rest of it together.
jkimmel79 on
I like their Fly assortment for starters its very comprehensive. I personally think this is a good starter pack it will have everything you need to get on the water. You will easily put that much into it if you piece meal’d it.
trofs_throwaway on
hey! so i actually have everything in this except for the rod, as i love these guys, and they literally taught me how to fish.
i cannot say anything about the rod, however everything else in this is absolutely top quality. i have been fly fishing for about a month now, and have used cheaper gear before, and it does not even compare to this, especially for the price. yesterday my premium fly box of theirs arrived, and the flies are absolutely amazing.
9/10 would absolutely recommend for getting started, did me well and should do you well. but as far as rod and reel goes, thats up to you, more of a personal preference.
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If it’s got what you want. There’s several things there I wouldn’t use or prefer different kinds. Much of that is personal preference and you develop those through time and using things you like and don’t.
I don’t know much about the rod and reel, I’d probably want something with a bit more of a brand establishment. An entry level TFO, Echo, Redington, etc.
The fly line is almost certainly garbage, so you’ll want to look into a different line. The flies might be questionable quality, or questionable sizes.
Do you know that you like sling packs? A lot of people prefer vests, hip packs, backpacks, etc.
Over all, I’ve seen worse starter kits. You’re probably better off just buying all this separately, but I’m sure you’ll be alright if you go for it.
Seems fine to get started. Fly fishing can get ridiculous with high end bullshit. Get cheap stuff and wear it out if it was fun, level up.
Love the vfc podcast
I see ~$200 worth of stuff I’d get while starting.
You know those eagle claw rods? Get a 5wt.
Buy a cheap reel, they mostly hold line. It can be used, it can be polymer, they don’t have to cost +$50. I have some really gucci reels, no they’re not worth it unless in saltwater.
Spend on line, buy RIO or Scientific Anglers. Fish rivers? Floating wf. Fish streams? Floating wf. Fish stillwater? Floating wf.
Buy waders, sock waders, separate boots. And for the love god don’t forget the wading belt.
For that small stuff like hemostats, floatant, tippet and flies go to your nearest fly shop and they can sell you what works over there. Except for woolly bugger, they work everywhere. Buy buggers.
Skip the tippet and leaders if you’re tight on budget and get straight mono. It’s good enough. A spool will last you until you need the leader if you ever need it. I know I don’t need it.
Want an indicator? Get a yarn indicator. They have nice indicators? Get that too. They’re expendable and not expensive.
Whether or not this is a good deal completely hinges on the quality of the rod and reel. I dont know anything about the make of this rod but id suspect its probably not great.
Take a look at the echo traverse kit. Its a phenomenal rod and reel for the money that fishes as well as setups that cost 4x as much. You could pick it up for $270 and probably get better quality stuff than whats in the vfc kit with the remaining $130.
If i was just starting out, this is what i would do. That echo rod and reel are nice enough that you really dont have to worry about outgrowing it. I picked one up to use as a spare rod/something to let people borrow but its such a nice rod that ive been using it all summer instead of my high end sage rod/reel combos.
Starting off if your willing to spend that much money just buy a Redington Combo for about $100-200 less then buy the kind of bag you want off Amazon. Also just buy a fly fishing tools kit on there too and you’d still probably save money. But if you just want to buy one thing and have everything you need no harm going with a package like this.
I don’t trust this offbrand stuff myself. I would buy a <$200 name brand combo and piece the rest of it together.
I like their Fly assortment for starters its very comprehensive. I personally think this is a good starter pack it will have everything you need to get on the water. You will easily put that much into it if you piece meal’d it.
hey! so i actually have everything in this except for the rod, as i love these guys, and they literally taught me how to fish.
i cannot say anything about the rod, however everything else in this is absolutely top quality. i have been fly fishing for about a month now, and have used cheaper gear before, and it does not even compare to this, especially for the price. yesterday my premium fly box of theirs arrived, and the flies are absolutely amazing.
9/10 would absolutely recommend for getting started, did me well and should do you well. but as far as rod and reel goes, thats up to you, more of a personal preference.