Wild Water Complete Fly Fishing Starter Combo
Rod, reel, line, leader and flies in one kit. The easy way to start. Rated 4.6★ by 2,500+ Amazon buyers.
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Fly Fishing Gear
Fly rods and outfits, reels, line, leaders, flies, waders and fly tying, from trout streams to bonefish flats.
Out on the bay, in the mangroves or on the open ocean, the everyday struggles get left behind at the dock. For those few hours, it’s just you, the smell of the sea and a feeling of peace, until the bite starts and it’s nothing but joy and excitement.
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Redington Crosswater Fly Rod Outfit
4-piece outfit, pre-rigged and ready to cast. Rated 4.5★ by 850+ Amazon buyers.
$$$ Premium
Orvis Encounter Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis quality at a beginner price. Rated 4.6★ by 750+ Amazon buyers.
$$$ PremiumPiscifun Sword Fly Reel
CNC-machined aluminum reel with a smooth drag. Rated 4.6★ by 1,400+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-range
Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
Heavy carbon drag that stops bonefish and tarpon. Rated 4.6★ by 800+ Amazon buyers.
$$$ Premium
Piscifun Sword Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line
Welded loops, floats high, casts easy. Rated 4.5★ by 2,300+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetSF Braided Dacron Fly Line Backing
The backing that holds when a big fish runs. Rated 4.7★ by 2,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
RIO Dacron Fly Line Backing
High-strength backing from RIO. Rated 4.8★ by 1,700+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetSF Hand-Tied Tapered Leaders
Pre-tied loop, turns flies over smoothly. Rated 4.6★ by 3,800+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetSF Nylon Fly Fishing Tippet
Tippet in every size, on a handy spool. Rated 4.6★ by 2,200+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetRIO Headgate Tippet Spools
Premium tippet with a stacking spool system. Rated 4.8★ by 1,600+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-range
BASSDASH 64-pc Fly Kit with Fly Box
Dries, nymphs, streamers and a box to carry them. Rated 4.6★ by 3,300+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Dry, Wet & Nymph Fly Assortment
A big mix of trout and panfish flies. Rated 4.6★ by 1,000+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-range
Ventures Fly Co. 40 Hand-Tied Premium Flies
Hand-tied flies with a box. Rated 4.6★ by 500+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-rangeGonex Waterproof Fly Boxes
Slim foam boxes that keep flies dry. Rated 4.7★ by 1,900+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetALICHINO Double-Sided Fly Box
Holds hundreds of flies in two sides. Rated 4.7★ by 650+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Curved & Straight Hemostats (2-pc)
Remove small hooks fast and safely. Rated 4.5★ by 5,800+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
6-Piece Stainless Forceps Set
Forceps for every vest pocket. Rated 4.5★ by 2,800+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Landing Net
Light trout net with a rubber-coated bag. Rated 4.5★ by 2,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetSF Soft Rubber Mesh Landing Net
Rubber mesh is gentle on fish you release. Rated 4.7★ by 350+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-range
Foxelli Neoprene Chest Waders
Warm, waterproof waders with boots. Rated 4.5★ by 4,700+ Amazon buyers.
$$$ Premium
BASSDASH FV08 Ultralight Fly Vest
Light mesh vest with lots of pockets. Rated 4.5★ by 1,900+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-rangeAdjustable Fly Fishing Vest Pack
Vest and pack in one, fits men and women. Rated 4.5★ by 1,600+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-range
27-Piece Fly Tying Materials Kit
Feathers, fur, thread and more to tie your own. Rated 4.6★ by 1,200+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-range
Deluxe Fly Tying Vise & Tools Kit
Vise and tools to start tying flies. Rated 4.5★ by 700+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-rangePeak Rotary Fly Tying Vise
A rotary vise that lasts a lifetime. Rated 4.7★ by 450+ Amazon buyers.
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Fly Fishing Gear
Start with an outfit
A matched rod, reel and line outfit takes the guesswork out. A 5-weight for trout and bass, an 8-weight for bonefish and snook.
Line and leader matter
A good floating line, fresh tippet and a tapered leader turn over the fly so it lands softly.
Tie your own
Tying flies is half the fun, and a fly you tied yourself catching a fish is a feeling like no other.
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- Fly Fishing: photo by MichaelMaggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
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