Yeah, I'm a novice, but love pulling out the 9 ' rod and cast to my heart's delight. Santa Margarita Lake is a blast and I hear Lopez is really good as well. Lopez has a bit more wind than Margarita, but the enjoyment is just the same. <BR>For equipment, flies, etc, I head down to Wilderness Outfitter's (unsolicited plug) in Arroyo Grande, as Pete, the owner, has good knowledge about what to use and where for fly fishing. <P>Happy casting!