im looking to buy a new fly rod to take to my grandmothers in PA this spring. i was wondering what rod was a good one nd the other things that go along with a fly rod.

any info would help very much!

Thanks

Sean

You didn't give much info to go on. You mentioned  PA. are you going trout fishing? I would say (others will disagree) that if you want multi use rod start with a 6wt.  Orvis Clearwater or Streamline rods are good if you can afford them I have also used the Cabela's Traditional and they are nice for the money. Cabela's also has the Genesis outfit which comes with everything to get started. BPS has some decent rods and outfits. The Orvis Streamline is available for $149.00 as an outfit (rod reel line backing and 1 leader) As for the rod I would go with a moderate or medium fast action. Fast rods are a little tricky to learn with. With a slower rod you will be able to feel it load.

If there is a flyshop near you that is the place to start. Most good fly shops will have equipment at different price points and most will give you some free pointers. The one near me gives free intro lessons once a month to whomever wants to come.

You will need flyline, flyline backing,leaders, tippet material and some flies to go along with you rod and reel. Some basic all species flies would be Wooly Buggers, Clouser Minnows, Muddler Minnows and the list goes on. Orvis currently has on their website "20 greatest Trout flies $9.95" stuff like that is a good way to get you flybox loaded up with versatile flies. If you are going to PA to trout fish I would learn how to cast before you go and I would visit the fly shop in PA to find out what flies are working based on the time of year you will be there. Trout can be very selective and unless you are an entomologist it is a lot easier to ask the locals what is hatching.