There are as many questions on fly fishing than the meaning of life. It's lucky is not so hard. I would try a good fly shop first. Remember a few things,you don't need a $1000 rod and reel to enjoy the sport,most likely would not even know the the difference between a $100 rod and $800 rod. The reel is there to hold the line in 99% of the cases,unless you are planning to land a 50# fish on 3# tippet put the most of your money in the rod and line. Also don't think you need a fast tip which is all the rage,a slower tip action is much more forgiving if your just getting started.I have rods from Orvis,Fenwick,LL Bean.St.Croix,Sage,Cabelas,etc. all have good points and bad.One last thing almost all high end rods are the same blank just more goodies than the lower priced blanks. Enjoy