Wild Water FORTIS CNC Machined Aluminum 5/6 Weight Fly Fishing Reel

Heidi was very patient and helpful.

As good as my very expensive reels

Wild Water never disappoints! The reel is well made and came loaded with fly line and backing. I was not expecting that! Great product.

The rod itself casts very well and it has nice action on it. Good reel for beginners I guess

Got this set for my brother's birthday after checking over a fair few of the beginner rod sets. He doesn't have any prior experience with fly fishing (plenty of regular fishing experience) but he freakin' loves it. He says it blows his mind every time how far and almost effortlessly it can flick that tiny little fly across the water. He also commented on how the ritual with this kind of rod differs from a regular rod - whereas before, he could basically toss his rod in the back of his truck to and from a fishing spot, not he takes it all apart, makes sure it's all clean and tidy, and replaces it in its case it came it. Little more meticulous, but he said he doesn't mind taking care of a tool the way it's meant to be. Overall, seems like a great beginner's rod.