I was looking into fly fishing gear a while back. I still haven't gotten into it, I don't have the time or money right now. Here is what was recomended to me. A 5-6 weight pole that is 8 feet long-a good all around weight and length for a beginners pole.
I see you are from Seattle so I assume you are going to be fishing mostly for Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead.

I went to a fly shop in Eugene, OR when I was there and asked the clerk what a beginner should have, and of coarse he had the set up for me. It came with the rod the reel and rang in at about $175-$200. I was also recommended to Cabelas by a fly fisherman I know. You can get a pretty good setup from them for about the same price.

Good luck, let us know what you get and how you like it.

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