Wtb 6wt Rod And Reel So I Can Start Fly Fishing

[curtis bias]

Looking for a used 6 wt rod and reel. I decided that I liked a 6 wt 9 ft rod after trying a couple of rods and reels that my friends owned the last time out. I'm currently fishing with an old Shakespeare fiberglass rod with an automatic reel. The automatic reel doesn't work any longer. It only spools in line when you grab the drag and twist it. It brings in about a foot of line and then I turn the drag again to pull in another foot of line. It takes a while, but I can spool in the line this way. I can't figure out exactly what is wrong with the reel at this point, so I'm going to junk it.

I bought a cheapo Scientific Anglers mid flex 5/6 wt. graphite rod today at Bass Pro for 20 bucks and pulled the reel seat. I have a Redington reel seat that I'll put on it and see if it works OK. What I am really looking for is something used that someone has here that they want to part with. Ideally I could find a matched set up. I already see a couple of reels for sale that look intersting. I also spotted a 5 wt rod and reel that might work for me. I would prefer a 6 wt 9 footer if anyone has one available. If I don't find that I'll pick up the 5 wt I saw in this forum.

I'm not looking to spend an arm and a leg. Just looking for somehting to get me out on the water and back in business again.

I'm going to sell some guitar equipment that I have on another forum or Ebay to fund the purchase of other fly fishing necessities (waders, fly tying equipment, etc.). Right now I have just enough cash to buy a Hobbs Creek setup from Bass Pro. Its a nice little rod and reel, but I thought I would check here first to see if anyone has something more interesting.

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[curtis bias]

UPDATE: Now Looking for a used 5 to 6 wt. reel with backing and line. Whatchagot?

[curtis bias]

I'm no longer in the market. Found a 5 wt. that will do the job at a local store that was liquidating their stock of fly fishing gear. Done deal. Thanks folks.