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I do a fair bit of spinning for trout now but I'm looking at getting into fly fishing this year just something new to learn. It's only a small river where I tend to fish so could do with a shortish rod. Went to my local fly shop and they recommended a Vision EKA 7'6" 3wt I think this was the cheapest rod they did for around £100. Can't find many reviews of this rod. I know I'm probably better going second hand but I'm not too sure what makes or models are any good?

Thanks

Seen this one?

In my experience first work out what type of rod/ length you need and how far you'll need to cast. A 7'6'' rated #3 is good for smaller waters but you may struggle in the wind - if making short casts may need to overtime it with a #4 to load thr rod. I'd strongly recommend you try before you buy and try a couple of different rods. you can - to get the feel for the rod - if you've never used a fly rod get some casting lessons- will help loads. Y

You'll never look back, this fly fishing lark is very addictive. Worth looking at nymphing as well as fly fishing. You can 'Euro Nymph' with a quiver tip rod if you've got one in your coarse fishing kit rather than fork out fly rods. I got my first river rod of ebay, a 7'6" 4WT Wychwood outfit that cost me about £40. Still does the job for the number of times I use it.