longbow_ray
Active member
A friend has invited me to go steelheading with him on Michigans Betsie River.
The only gear I own is a 5wt TFO NXT starter rig. I'm a complete rookie at this fly fishing thing. I also don't like borrowing gear. I prefer to have my own.
I'm looking to gear up for this. I have a budget of $200 to $250 for the complete rig. I'm currently looking at the Piscifun Platte reel and the 7 weight Piscifun Sword rod.
My thinking is get a decent reel and I can always upgrade to a "better" rod at a later date.
I'd also like this system to do duty on Lake St. Clair as a smallie, pike, and carp outfit.
Am I on the right track, or are there other options that I should consider?
Thank you.
Ray
The only gear I own is a 5wt TFO NXT starter rig. I'm a complete rookie at this fly fishing thing. I also don't like borrowing gear. I prefer to have my own.
I'm looking to gear up for this. I have a budget of $200 to $250 for the complete rig. I'm currently looking at the Piscifun Platte reel and the 7 weight Piscifun Sword rod.
My thinking is get a decent reel and I can always upgrade to a "better" rod at a later date.
I'd also like this system to do duty on Lake St. Clair as a smallie, pike, and carp outfit.
Am I on the right track, or are there other options that I should consider?
Thank you.
Ray