I suggest that step one be to book a trip with a good guide. There is a lot of "see one, do one, teach one" to saltwater flyfishing if one is already familiar with flyfishing generally. One trip will teach you a lot if the guide is any good.
Also buy a good book on the subject. For the waters in this part of the world, Lou Tabory's books are probably the best place to start. After these two steps, you will be in a better position to evaluate what equipment to buy. Stick to relatively high end stuff designed for saltwater. Plan to spend in the vicinity of $500 for an entry level outfit. Highest end will set you back about $1100. I suspect that your first rod will/should end up being a 9 weight, with your second being a10 weight and your third being an 8 (for early season schoolie stripers and bonefish in southern climes).
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