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[arrow1347]

looking for a nice 9' 3wt fast action fly rod.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Hard to find this size used.

Most will be high end.....

[Larry S]

arrow,
Willowemac has two 4-wts for sale.
Best,
Larry S

[arrow1347]

can you get me his email?, or who or what is willowemac. thanks barry

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

9' #4 weights are very common......easier to find used.

[Larry S]

arrow,
log into kiene.com/forums
and in Classifieds, scroll down to find new 4wts by Willowemac. Best I can do for you.
Here's what he posted-----

Have 2 Redington 4 wts. Never fished, only casted, with warranty cards:

Classic Trout 8'6" 4pc (feels similar to the Sage LL) $75.00
CPS 9' 4pc $90.00

Shipping not inc, but will take PayPal. Thanks

Best,
Larry S

[trouterfan1]

Look at the Hardy zenith 9' 3wt. Such a great rod!

[pgw]

arrow1347
I have an Orvis "Western Series" Silver Creek 9' 3 wt (2 piece) that can be had for $200 (shipping/delivery included if you are in Northern CA.
Paul

[arrow1347]

hi, what action? slo, med, or fast. thanks barry

[pgw]

If you're asking about the Orvis "Western Series" Silver Creek, it has a progressive taper indicative of the Western Series, stiff butt section for power and a more flexible tip section to protect tippets and gently turn over loops to minimize the impact of landing on the water. I fish it with either a WF or DT 3 however, for nymphing or shorting casting situations, it works well with a WF4.

It's not a slow Orvis Fulflex action, I'd say that it's medium fast when you calculate how the progressive taper effects the casting stroke and the rod's fish fighting ability.
Paul

[Willowemac]

The CPS has been sold. The Classic Trout is still available. It is like new, never fished, just casted. It is a very nice 4 wt. I use the same size/wt Sage LL, and it is very similar in action and feel. For $75, hard to beat. I also have a 2 PC, 9' 4 wt Sage LL for sale. A classic, but I travel to fish and have moved to all 4 piece rods, otherwise I would still be using it

In my 2 and 4 wts, I don't want fast action as I use a lot of 6-7X tippet. Both of the above rods are great spring creek tools - think Hat Creek, Fall River. The recently discontinued Sage Circa rods are "slower" than what I like. The ZXL's were nice, but also discontinued. But I fish LL and ZXL's in these weight rods. Clearly Scott, Winston have some nice sticks, but they are expensive. Lot's of options.

[arrow1347]

paul, age (approx) price new? paypal? thanks barry

[pgw]

The rod was built by Orvis in Vermont in 1987...marked 3/87 on the butt indicating when it was built. I purchased it from the San Francisco Orvis Store on Maiden Lane in September of 1987. I believe retail at that time was $275. I lack the ability to receive Paypal payments.

Paul

[Rich Morrison]

For what it's worth I've bought a rod or two from Paul over the years and he is a true gentleman and accurately describes the things he sells. Sending him a check should be no concern.
Rich

[wineslob]

For $75 I'd jump all over any rod that's close to a Sage LL (own a 349 LL)

[arrow1347]

age of rod and cond. thanks barry

[arrow1347]

actually looking for a 3wt

[Larry S]

arrow,
Sent you a PM.
Best,
Larry S

[JAWallace]

If you want a 3 wt. rod for a great price, get the Redington Classic Trout 8'6' rod. Out of the 17 rods I have, it has become my favorite, even displaced an Orvis ZG. You could have bought it two weeks ago for $85 from Cabelas, but they're sold out. It's possible that Kiene may still have some Temps which are the same blank. I think they were about $115 or so. Or, you can just buy one for $150 retail. I think that rod is a must own at anything under $300.

[Willowemac]

Per Local, I don't need $75 that badly. The Classic Trout family from Redington are really nice rods, and for the money, they are a steal. The only reason I am selling it is because I picked up a ZXL to go with my LL. If Arrow can find a 3 wt CT he should grab it. I am surprised that there hasn't been any interest in this rod. The other 6 rods I had for sale went. IMO, this classic trout was the best buy

[mmrevolver]

Per Local, I don't need $75 that badly. The Classic Trout family from Redington are really nice rods, and for the money, they are a steal. The only reason I am selling it is because I picked up a ZXL to go with my LL. If Arrow can find a 3 wt CT he should grab it. I am surprised that there hasn't been any interest in this rod. The other 6 rods I had for sale went. IMO, this classic trout was the best buy

Sending a pm, I'll take the CT for 75$