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@Current I'm not clear on the benefits of one or the other. So at this moment, I'm indifferent and undecided.

Thank you very much everyone for the input. I think I've decided against the Greys reel, as it's quite a large unit. I'm looking for something a little smaller now, maybe about the size of the gx300 mentioned by Rickr, this also gives me the opportunity to learn how I wish the manipulate the line, be it by hand or reel. As for rods, I went by cross iron the other day and the gentlemen in the bass pro fly shop told me to have a look at the TFO specialized 2 (6 wt 9') can anyone vouch personal experiences with this rod? Big mac- I went by a fly shop in Dalhousie yesterday and found the Reddington rods for ~$100-$170. Was there anything in particular you'd recommend? Line isn't included in this price. Nor is a case (the 250 is reel and rod). I guess some back story is required, this will be my gift for 21 from my parents, I'll be making my own case from pvc, and buying the line I wish (most likely). @eagleflyfisher I'll likely be taking you up on the casting lessons, thank you for the offer! Pokerfish, I'll check them out too, thank you very much. Thanks for the input everyone.

Hello, As you've made out from the title, I'm looking take a start with fly fishing. Like any one in this age, I've read the forums, visited the local shops, and (unfortunately) don't have any friends in the fishing game to bug for info. So here raises my question. I plan on mainly fishing the bow, near Calgary area, I will also be heading up to northern Sask for river and some still water up there. From what I've gathered, my best bet is to go with a 6 or 7th, though I haven't heard any references to a preferable length. Does anyone have some nice recommendations for the $200-$250 range? I've also been looking at this reel, the Greys gx500 (see link if you're unfamiliar http://fly.greysfishing.com/en-us/products/reels/greys-reels/gx500-reel/ ) Any opinions and experience with this product? Thank you very much for any help and direction.