Comments on: Wild Water Fly Fishing Complete Starter Package

By: Jennelle

Jennelle — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:48 +0000

I didn’t want to spend more than a $100 for a portable fly rod & reel, so after researching, I selected the Wild Water Fly Fishing Complete Black Starter HX6-090-4 package. Good quality rod, reel, and case. The storage case also includes a small zippered side pocket for fly box storage. Great for hiking. Received excellent service from both Amazon and Wild Water. Fast shipping. Very satisfied.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:28:46 +0000

I just got my combo today and I’m very happy with it. I needed to replace a rod that I broke and I didn’t want to spend a lot. I chose Wild Water because of the price and the warranty. The shipping was free and super fast (UPS to Hawaii) which was great. Looks wise the rod is very basic, black wraps on dark grey, single stripping guide. Shiny metal (steel?) reel seat is a nice touch though. The reel is also very entry level but it’s large arbor entry level which is nice. I took the setup out on a small stream for smallmouth and the thing was like butta. The casting was smooth and almost effortless. Full disclosure: I don’t own any high end rods so I can’t tell you “Casts better than my Winston (Loomis, Orvis, Sage, whatever)” but it sure casts better than my previous rod which was part of a Cabelas starter kit. The fly was going where I wanted it way more often than I’m used to. The slow action on this rod is said to be good for beginners, so I’ll use this one to teach my sons to fly cast. I ordered a med/fast action for bigger water and windier days. I got both this combo and the 2nd rod for less than I was going to spend on just a starter rod/reel combo from a better known company. The 4 piece design is great for travel and the included case is solid. I know I’ve only had the stuff for a day, but it was a good day. I caught (and released) 6 bass including the 2 biggest I’ve ever got out of that particular stream. This outfit is a great place to start for a first timer, a great place to continue for kinda broke guys like me, and a can’t-go-wrong backup for anyone else.

By: Fuchsia

Fuchsia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:29:07 +0000

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I just retired and have always wanted to learn fly fishing. I looked around and after much checking decided on this starter package. It has everything you need to get going. Not knowing much about the equipment myself, I asked the guys at the anglers club that I had joined. They all agreed that it was a pretty good deal. I did want a spare spool for the reel and called Wild Water directly. I actually spoke with Eric Dodds, the owner, who was a great help. He sent me a spare spool at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this package.