I don't want to shill for cabelas either but they have an LSI 6 wt rod and reel setup for I think about $150 total. I may have gotten it on sale. Anyway, that is my go to rod and has been for four years. I mostly bass and crappie fish with it. It's sturdy as hell and has good action. I agree that you don't want to spend much on a reel. Start with affordable fly line and then upgrade. You will notice e difference. Just don't blow your wad to start. You may not enjoy it enough but if you practice you can't not enjoy it