Don't buy a thing yet. Don't listen to any rod brand recommendations just yet.
Contact a few of the local fly shops. Most of them conduct reasonably priced lessons that not only teach you how to do it, but go over equipment selection. You also have the opportunity to try out a number of different rods in the lessons. Different people find they cast better with different rods. Tell them where and what you want to fish for and they will suggest equipment.
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