I recently received an email from a reader with some questions. Many I felt I could answer. The one I did not was effectively this: what fly rod should I get?

Honestly, I don’t feel qualified to answer that because it is a function of: what kind of fishing you like to do, where you’ll fish 80% of the time, etc. So, it’s a highly personalized decision.

I’m more than happy to write about what works for me, as I do in my posts. But, if you’re looking for specific suggestions for you, I suggest you visit a local fly shop. They know well the local waters, and I found that the folks that work there truly look out for their customers’ best interests.

Thanks for understanding.