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Originally Posted by HuyFishin
Hello Everyone,
I'm looking into joining the fly fishing community. Mainly starting with trout.
I just wanted to know what rod and reels you would recommend within the 500 dollar mark.Main thing i'm looking for will be a Saltwater ready set up I can use for sea run cutties when i'm out west. I'm new within the fly community so any information and recommendations that point me in the right direction is greatly appreciated.
If I have to adjust my budget a little more then let me know.
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pretty much any sealed drag machined anodized aluminum reel will work. At $500 for rod and reel you won't buy new...just used.
If you get something in that price range likely you must clean the guides with fresh water and dry after each salt water use and soak, rinse and dry the reel in fresh water after each use.
For salt rods you want larger guides that wont rust.
If I were you I would go over to Fish Tales and chat with the crew there about ideas. Maybe they have a clearance item or sale?