Learn to cast
My first rod and reel came together in a package for around thirty dollars. Shakespeare I believe. And the reel was a Medalist. And it included a few flies, a leader,line, backing, and a video. And I caught hundreds of fish on that outfit before I realized my gear sucked. Then I talked my Mom into buying me new stuff. Whether you spend thirty dollars to get into the game, or sixty five dollars just on fly line, LEARN HOW TO CAST! That can make the difference.
"Mister, I love the way you wear that hat."
"You don't know nothin'."