Wild Water Standard Fly Fishing Combo Starter Kit, 5 Or 6 Weight 9 Foot Rod, 4-Piece Graphite Rod With Cork Handle, Accessories, Die Cast Aluminum Reel, Carrying Case, Box Case & Flies

Nice full kit for the price I paid I'm very happy Fast shipping and good quality

Update: I wrote a note to the company explaining the issue with my reel and admitted I was outside the return window. Within an hour they responded and notified me they would send me a replacement reel & prepaid shipping to return my defective reel. Super kind customer service rep and they 100% stood behind their product which I really appreciate. Reel is here and feels good. The package was sitting at my door in the cold for a bit and when I initially opened it up, the drag was froze up again (like my last reel) so it seems the drag knob is a bit sensitive to cold weather. Once it sat inside for a while the drag knob was turning just like I would expect it too. Original Post: I bought the Wild Water Fly Fishing combo set (9 Foot, 4-Piece, 5/6 Weight Fly Rod and Reel Combo Set) back in early November 2020. I didn't actually get out on the water and use it until late November. Since then, I would estimate I used this approximately 10 times in the Provo River (UT) and 2 times on a small pond. All of my previously described uses were very standard, nothing abnormal happened and I was very pleased with the combo set. On my last time in the river, the drag on the reel seemed to freeze up. Then it stopped working altogether. It didn't matter if I tried to tighten it or loosen it, the drag remained the same (no drag). The knob to tighten and loosen the drag also seemed to stiffen up a lot and sometimes it would easily twist, other times it felt cemented in place. It also became difficult to pull out any line in a smooth way, it seemed to catch, release line, catch again, then release a bit more. My rod is still in good shape, seems like it could still go for a long time so that's good news, but with the reel being broken, I'm sitting out from good days on the river until I can find a new reel I like. When the reel did work, I found that this rod & reel were an awesome set and did the job I expected them to do. I caught probably 15 fish on it and had a good time while it lasted. So it's not all bad. Bottom line: If you're looking for a fly fishing rod & reel combo to get you started in fly fishing, or if you want to have an inexpensive backup rod & reel in case something happens on the river, this may be the perfect option for you. If you're planning on using this for a whole season--I haven't made it that far with it so I have no helpful info. Of course, it's possible my situation could be the anomaly so maybe others aren't having the same problems. I like what this company is doing so I'm not trying to come down on them, just trying to write a review I myself would find helpful. I'll send a note to the company via Amazon and if I end up hearing anything from them I'll update my review. I'm just outside the predetermined return window so I don't have any high expectations.

Great packaging. Love all the products that come with the package deal!! Even hooked a fish first day using it with one of the darker flies! Great for beginners!

. . . fish don't care what you are using if you cast the correct fly in front of them, and this rod and reel will do that. I'm new to fly fishing and my local fly fishing group / chapter of Project Healing Waters said this is a great starter rod and reel. Come with everything needed. However, that is only 1/3rd of what you need. The other 2/3rds is instructions, patience and practice, A LOT OF PRACTICE. Join a local fly fishing group is the best way to learn and use a kit at this price point. Watch YouTube and you'll see folks fish with cheaper kits, less than this kit and home made kits, and they catch fish, so it's not the equipment per-se, it's the fisherman / person. Good luck!

I bought this setup because it got great reviews and was a decent price in my book compared to buying something at a store. I ordered and requested one day delivery and it arrived on time in great condition. First viewing this as a beginner I was a little confused on how to set up the reel but was able to find information through several videos on-line. The case is very sturdy and I have carried it on the outside of my kayak with no damage noted. I practiced with it before I got it out on the river and one time at the park the rod came apart mid cast between one of the rod sections. Ever since that I seated the rod together better, I have now never had a problem. This is a good rod in my opinion. Looks sharp, and feels good in hand. The weight on it is very easy to cast with but if your not used to it the repetitive arm movement will wear you out. LOL. My first fish that I hooked was probably a 1.75 - 2 lb bass and he wrapped me up in some brush. I pulled him out of the brush with ease but being new to fly fishing he broke my wooley booger fly off and I lost him. I was able to land several more fish after that throughout the day and the rod held up very well. Even securing it to the side of my kayak gave me no problems and it held up with no breaking. I was able to catch several small trout and I'm eager to see how it holds up to somthing in the 2 lb range. I am very satisfied with this and will probably turn it over to one of my kids when I upgrade. My only complaint or recommendation is a wider array of flies in the fly box. Maybe a squirmy wormy, wooley booger, clouser minnow or etc.....and that maybe the leader and fly line come with a loop tied in it.