KastKing Emergence Fly Fishing Combo - 4 Piece Graphite Fly Fishing Rod , Pre-Loaded Aluminum Fly Fishing Reel, Accessories and 12 Popular Flies - with a Protective Travel Case - Super Value!

this combo is such a great kit to get you started!lets break it down to some key categories:1) value and quality: it’s $120 for this kit. there are other kits on the market for much less, but kastking has been oretty consistent for me. it lacks a few thingns some of the cheaper kits may have, like a better container for flies or a rod case with pockets. but the reel it comes with? awesome! the rod? awesome! the flies? awesome! way more realistic and better looking quality. i have some extra wooly buggers and caddis pupaes i bought from big name stores, but the ones in the kit actually caught me more fish!ontop of that, i was checking out a orvis combo kit for $160 - it didnt look and feel as good and from initial look, it looked like their entire reel was plastic?2) performance: it handles great and casts well, but i’m a noob. i actually ended upgrading the flylinr to kastkings exergy to swap the colors for fun and found this fly line (also great value) casts and out performs the stock flyline way more, even after conditioning/cleaning/stretching stock flyline.the included flies i thought initially of replacing but it actually catches me more fish than some flies i bought to replace it. i’mactually on the hunt to get more the wooly and caddis pupae cuz those are now gone (snags). but hose two have consistently been catching me largemouth bass.the rod’s a 5wt medium fast action 9footer. it handled great with fish, and didnt break with some whipping action fromtrying to dislodge snags.3) fit and finish: rods beautiful, reel is nice and lotta metal/ aluminum. it feels like a pricier setup - thats what i like about some of kastkings stuff like their crixus reels and blackhawk rods.4) things i didnt like: the fly case is ok. its small and works but i bought a small pocket case from bass pro with a clear cover for $5 and that worked way nicer. the forceps it comes with is ok - gets the job done, but kinda ruff around some edges - feels cheap. the lanyard is garbage. the case - wish it had an external pocket and shoulder strap.5) overall: great setup and very proud to have this. has a lotta bang for the buck, and quality competes or out performs its competitors. great way that got me started into this fun rabbit hole called fly fishing. so happy i got this combo!

Solid kit that leaves nothing to guess. I fish 180 days a year and this will be tight on a fish the majority of those days! I’ve casted rods ranging upwards of $1800 and this is a fantastic value for any angler.

Though a long time fisherman I am new to Fly fishing so I don't have the experience to say how well this combo works in the wild. My son bought a combo from NetAngler and though his combo was $20 cheaper comparing his against mine you can very easily tell a difference in quality...KastKing's rod, reel, and the accompanying equipment was much more impressive. My son and I went to a fly fishing course attended by noobs like myself, as well as many veteran fly fisherman. I was very happy to see my combo performing, during the casting exercises, just as well as as the veterans who brought some very impressive gear.Long story short, I think this is a good choice for noobs who want to enter into this sport without breaking the bank and still attaining a quality product.

Got this rod in the 8 wt because I was going to target Carp, I didn't want anything flashy, and great reviews led me to this package. Instantly I noticed the reel was shaky, and about every hour or so I would have to re tighten the reel its base. After some down time of not being used I took the rod out to target carp. The first fish I hooked over 2 pounds broke the rod. Pretty Disappointing. I would not say this is beginner friendly either, because the line and action of the rod make it very difficult to cast, even for experienced anglers.

I am a novice when it comes to fly fishing so I wanted to get a basic rod that was already set up for me. I ordered this combo based on the reviews and the Kastking video. When I received this combo it was almost ready to go. Tied a fly to it and I was in business. The rod is very sturdy but flexes enough to make good a cast and reel in some nice fish. The combo came in a very sturdy case which allowed me to disassemble the rod and put it in my suit case for a fly fishing trip to Durango, Colorado. Also, the case was wide at the back which allowed me to carry the rod without having to take the reel off the rod. This came in handy when I was hiking to a stream and allowed me to set up the rod a little quicker. This combo is a good value as it also came with some flies and fly fishing tools that every fisherman should have in the tackle box. I would definitely buy this combo again.

The split shot is missing. It was also not packaged in the nice branded box as shown in some online reviews. The rod was in the carrying bag, but that was just loose in an Amazon box. There isn't any printed packaging telling you what kind and size of flies you received or even any information about the rod itself. The leader is already on the reel, so there's no way to tell the type, brand or size. If this kit was put together by someone who actually fly fishes they would realize that you have to balance the size of the fly and leader, but we don't have that information so I guess you just have to look at it and guess. Not great for a beginner. The reel, retractor, nippers, forceps, and fly case are badly scratched - probably because of being thrown together in the bag for shipping without proper packaging. Because of this, I would be embarrassed to give this as a gift. The strap on the carrying bag is also very short so you can't carry it over your shoulder or even loop it over your arm. This will make it a real hassle if having to walk any distance to a fishing spot and carry other items. Overall, if you're looking for a reasonably priced starter kit for yourself, this might work (I haven't fished with it yet - I'm really hoping the rod itself is good because the "kit" is very disappointing). Just don't buy this as a gift for someone else. Also plan to buy flies and leaders along with it so you know what you're getting. The finish on the rod is beautiful and the grip feels good, it's just too bad the reel is all scratched up.