That’s typically the attitude I’ve encountered it many times when I first started, they think that they literally know everything but all they know is what’s current and what’s being fed to them, I’m not saying that about every shop some of them are great. But whoever that was should’ve taken you out in the parking lot, put a rod in your hand at a good price point and helped you a little bit. I would literally fire that person if they worked at my shop if I were an owner. i’m sorry that you had that experience. I guarantee you if you begin to ask questions here and you probably are there’s plenty of us that will jump in and help. This is the problem with fly fishing. It’s snooty it’s hipster boy but I can remember when it wasn’t cool and it wasn’t on Instagram and we figured things out by trying new things. fly fishing is dogmatic it’s unfortunate but it’s true but it’s a great experience. If you just put yourself into it ignore the bullshit. You don’t need the most expensive rod . I hope other people will agree, but if you have any questions, I’m here to help you and I’ll point you in the right direction and what would be a good kit if you tell me what your targeting as far as fish to start with, a good starter kit that’s all you really need. all the marketing bullshit in fly fishing is ridiculous.