[Graham Thom]

looking to get myself a salmon rod any1 got any advise on what would be a good rod for a beginner.

[Hamish Young]

Where do you see yourself fishing (size of river)

How much have you allowed for rod/reel/line(s)

Plenty of good suggestions possible, but answers to above will help anyone wishing to comment.

H

[Graham Thom]

Hi Hamish

I would be fishing the middle beats of the don and the dee. Im looking to spend about £350, not sure to go down the 2nd hand route for my first one they buy a new one at the start of next year.

[Hamish Young]

OK, there are several threads on this topic of which these are but three:

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3372.0

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4245.0

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4009.0

Generally, something in the 14' range with a 9/10 rating would be a reasonable choice.
Reels - OK, let's not go there. So much choice it's bewildering.
Lines - my personal preference is for the Mackenzie shooting heads http://www.mackenzieflyfishing.com/shop/fly-fishing-lines but other lines are available.

Enjoy 

H