I fly fished as a lad and 20 years on want to start again. This season mainly on stillwaters whilst developing the nack again. I had a casting lesson and the tutor said I should buy a new rod, coz they've come along way in recent years.

He suggested a 9'6 Vision rod #7 with a Vision Koma reel and a #7 floating line. Having googled, I've come across their Nite and Nite Catapult rods.

What's the difference, and is it worth the additional spend? Is this the right kit for a new fly angler on stillwaters?

Thanks

Sounds about right. These people have an offer on for a free reel.

Vision Nite Catapult + free Vision Koma Reel

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Thanks. I've also found this
Vision Outfits - Vision Nite Rod Outfit - Outfits - Show All - FMTC - Fishermans Tackle Company Fly Fishing Tackle Supplies

Is this a better deal?

Instructor suggested buying Vision rod and reel? On what basis?

Buying blind can be a big mistake, set yourself a budget for rod, reel, line and sundries, then have a swing with a few rods within budget, find what feels good to you.

Difficult sometimes to try before you buy I appreciate, however just look at the classifieds section on here for plenty examples of what happens when you don't.

Good luck with your new kit and many tightlines!

The Pirate.

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Have a cast with a rod first, one person idea of whats great may differ from yours.

Some shops have casting pools, Walkers Of Trowel Nottingham for example, or shops at fisheries would.

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Going along to the Tyne Rivers Trust day at Lambley Farm. They'll be a few trade stands, and plenty of opportunity to test a few rods. Thanks

PIRATE IS CORRECT

i bought a new rod and reel etc last friday and went up to the GAC and had a shot of a couple rods before i bought it.
u really need to cast with the rods and have a good shot of them.

i went for the greys grxi+ 9foot 6 inch 6 weight, ive got to say it casts great.
it is different from my shakespeare ody 10 foot 6/7 weight but nice, will take a wee while to get used to it.

i too have just picked up flyfishing again the last year and half.
great fun, and when u finally catch a fish its a fantastic feeling!

oh, i christened my new rod on the saturday, yeeeehaaa
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rusty