Some area require barbless hooks, and we use only barbless hooks in case a student should get a hook in the body somewhere. No, not to my knowledge. You can get rods that are short and light weight. British Columbia is a fly anglers paradise. There are so many species of fish to be caught that it twists the mind.
Most communities have a vendor for licences.
Gas station, or tackle shops often handle the sale of licences. You bet there is. Ocean fly fishing in BC has been going on for a number of years. Many anglers are just beginning to experience the thrill. Much of the ocean fishing is for salmon.