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High-performance Redington Vice Rod, ideal for diverse fishing scenarios.
Redington VICE Fly Rod
$219.99
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Echo Carbon XL fly rod, ideal for versatile fly fishing applications.
Echo Carbon XL Fly Rod
$199.99
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Versatile Echo Ion XL, perfect for both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing.
Echo Ion XL Fly Rod
$199.99
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Featuring a fast action, the Sage Foundation Rod delivers exceptional line speed and tight loops for accurate casting.
Sage FOUNDATION Fly Rod
$495.00
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Echo Lift Fly Fishing Outfit, complete with rod, reel, and line, ideal for beginners seeking a seamless fly fishing experience.
Echo Lift Kit Fly Rod & Reel Outfit
$189.99
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Echo Lift fly rod, designed for easy casting and optimal performance for beginner to intermediate anglers
Echo Lift Fly Rod
Starting at $109.99
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The Redington Trout Field Kit, integrating rod, reel, and line for successful trout fishing.
Redington Field Kit - Trout
$389.99
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The Redington Bass Field Kit, combining rod, reel, and line for bass angling success.
Redington Field Kit - Bass
$389.99
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The Redington Salmon Field Kit, integrating rod, reel, and line for salmon angling precision.
Redington Field Kit - Salmon
$389.99
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he Redington Tropical Saltwater Kit, equipped with rod, reel, and line for saltwater success.
Redington Field Kit - Tropical Saltwater
$389.99
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Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod, designed with a versatile mid-flex taper for all-around performance in diverse fishing conditions.
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod
$249.00
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Redington Wrangler Fly Rod 4-6wt
Redington Wrangler Fly Rod
$159.99
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St. Croix Connect Fly Rod, designed for unmatched versatility and performance in diverse fly fishing environments
St. Croix Connect Fly Rod
$295.00
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Echo Shadow II Euro Nymph Fly Rod, optimized for sensitivity and precision in European nymphing techniques
Echo Shadow II Euro Nymph Fly Rod
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Best Fly Fishing Rods For Begginers

Choosing a great fly rod to learn with takes more than price hunting the cheapest outfit you can find. Picking the wrong setup, size & action puts you behind from the start and stunts the learning process.

Any of these 5 fly rods will be a great way to start for any beginner fly fisherman.

Fly rodLine weightsPrice
Echo Carbon XL fly rod 2wt–6wt $149.99
Echo Ion XL fly rod 6wt–10wt $169.99
Sage FOUNDATION fly rod 4wt–8wt $325.00
Redington Vice fly rod 3wt-9wt $199.99
Echo Base fly rod 3wt–8wt $89.99

    1. Echo Carbon XL Fly Rod

      Echo Carbon XL Best Fly Rod for Beginners

      Price: $149.99
      Line weights: 2wt, 4wt, 5wt, 6wt

      This rod is great entry-point into fly fishing. Echo Carbon XL’s medium-fast action makes it more forgiving for new casters. We offer this rod in a range of weights and lengths to better fit your needs.

      Its user-friendly design makes putting it together fast with easy alignment dots, leaving you more time to learn on the water.

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    2. Echo Ion XL Fly Rod

      Echo Ion XL Best Fly Rod for Beginner Fly Fishing

      Price: $169.99
      Line weights: 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt

      A great option for new saltwater anglers. This rod offers heavier line options of 6-10 weight, crucial to cut through the wind and handle bigger flies. This also makes it great if you’re just getting started fishing for bigger freshwater fish, including muskie and pike.

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    3. Sage Foundation Fly Rod

      Sage FOUNDATION Best Fly Rod for Beginners

      Price: $325.00
      Line weights: 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt

      Bringing you great performance and durability, Sage delivers a knockout option at an affordable price. Versatile on both freshwater and saltwater, this rod offers power and control for casters of any skill level. Available in 4-8 weight, you can choose a lighter line great for close casts for trout fishing or a heavier line to push out bigger flies for bigger fish.

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    4. Redington Vice Fly Rod

      Redington Vice Best Fly Rod for Beginners

      Price: $199.99
      Line weights: 3wt, 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt

      This fly rod allows for easier casting - which is helpful when you’re just starting out. The multi-modulus carbon fiber construction means faster recovery and increased control. A great fly rod to hook a variety of fishes including steelhead, bluegill, flats and more, it performs well in a variety of conditions.

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These rods offer a great entry-point for any new angler, so get started today!

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Customer Reviews for Fly Rods for Beginners

David K

For beginners - a must stop. I had a great experience at the shop yesterday. I really appreciate the quality products but more importantly, the fantastic service and education provided by the staff. They were happy to spend as much time with me as I wanted and I never felt rushed. I really got a bonus when they put their heads together on several issues. I am a beginner to fly fishing and did enough homework to be dangerous but the experience they had was critical in my decisions as to what to purchase. I look forward to continuing to purchase from this shop.

Donald L

A nice little shop with a lot of selection. My regular shop closed forever due to the pandemic and I've had to resort to buying stuff at big box fishing stores that never had anyone with experience or the ability to answer questions.

That's not this place. Every question asked was pushed in the direction I needed to go. I left with way more than I expected.

While I was there several other people were helped and it was funny listening to the conversations between the staff and patrons ranging from I need this to do that. Or the grandmother who was shopping for her adult grandson out of state. Clearly, she wrote down a few words she heard in a conversation and the staff helped fill in the blanks. Never was she pressured to get this or that and was also informed about gift cards and online ordering. And in the end, she still left with a handful of flies and other stuff that she picked out herself without any pressure besides if you have any questions just ask.

Roy B

Great bunch of guys! New to fly fishing and they actually talked me out of buying stuff they didn't think I would need, this sort of honesty is rare these days. Their prices are competitive with online shopping, the personal touch of dealing with a knowledgeable salesperson can't be beaten. They were very willing to get me started with fly tying and direct me to local streams for fishing.

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