Jason makes excellent points. Considering initial cost, don't hesitate to buy a used TFO or Echo Base. You don't have to show a receipt to get the warranty replacement pieces. I've been fishing for 15 years and 1/2 of my rods (two newest) are an Echo and a TFO from Kijiji.
Jason's suggestion about attitude is absolutely key. With trout fishing, the possibility of getting skunked is always just around the corner!
Ken
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