Wtb 3 wt

[Santiago]

Hello all,

I'm looking for a 7' or shorter 3 wt.

Thanks
Walt

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

This is a wonderful, fun size fly rod for smaller stream fishing for trout or pan fish.



**Many, but not all, 3 weight are a faster action today and need a 4 weight line to get them to load in short.

[Idadon]

Years ago I owned an Orvis 1wt. Thinking it was called a Superfine?? It was a riot to fish for small Cutts and Brookies. Broke the tip off one day walking down to Sawmill Creek. That 1wt was a HOOT!

Just had a thought; Cabelas has a 6'6" glass Eagle Claw 3/4 for $35. They're an adventure to cast but fun never the less.

[Santiago]

Thanks Idadon!

[JAWallace]

Years ago I owned an Orvis 1wt. Thinking it was called a Superfine?? It was a riot to fish for small Cutts and Brookies. Broke the tip off one day walking down to Sawmill Creek. That 1wt was a HOOT!

I still have mine, and still fish it occasionally. It is so versatile, will handle smaller bass and a good sized trout. Casts floating or sinking lines to 4 wt. just fine.

For graphite, it's hard to beat Redington Classic Trout rods. For the 3 weight slot I think fiberglass is by far the best choice in a 3-4-5 weight. Versatile, and the smallest fish is fun. I have a 2 weight glass rod for small panfish and bass that is a hoot with a 6" LMB but can't handle much of a fish over 8" or so. They are cheap too.

[whatnext]

Love my Redington Classic Trout 3wt even though it's 6" longer than what you wanted. I didn't like the DT3F line so I put WF3F which is better. I think. 4WT would load better at the shorter distances I will use it for. Paired it with a Zero reel.

[JAWallace]

Love my Redington Classic Trout 3wt even though it's 6" longer than what you wanted. I didn't like the DT3F line so I put WF3F which is better. I think. 4WT would load better at the shorter distances I will use it for. Paired it with a Zero reel. Yep, I had the Drift reels when I had my 3 CT rods, same idea as the Zero, perfect. Still have a couple of Drifts for light glass.

I find it difficult to cast any rod under 7.5' any distance. I have 2 7' rods and really don't like them as much as 7.5-8', my sweet spot for all rods. Anything over 8' to me seems long now. I can cast a 7.5' glass rod with the right line as far as a 9' carbon fiber rod, but drop off 6" and I'm lucky to get 30' (from a float tube). That distance is probably OK for most people though for an ultra light rod.

Idea! Look at the Echo glass line. 3 wt. 6'9", 4 wt. 7'4", $200. I had the 4 wt. Echo, and it was the most fun rod to cast I've ever owned until I got my Epics, but those are $$$. Haven't cast the 3 wt.--too short for me. I sold the 4 because with a fish on it was parabolic and I prefer a progressive taper. Personal. Otherwise, great rod, far better than the Redington Buttersticks.

[Santiago]

Heading to the Echo site. You guys have been a great help. Thanks

[Rich Morrison]

I have an nice Powell Signature Series 6'6" 3wt I'd sell. Not a modern rod but about as sweet a casting light rod as your going to find.
Rich

[ernest]

Thanks all. Gonna try a 7' 4t Lulbegrud bamboo

[mems]

Aloha, I have the TFO 1/2 wt rod and reel and it is a blast for small streams. My son would fight me for it, so now I have two sets. Really makes fishing small streams a level playing field, a 14inch cuttie fights like a 100lb ahi. Mems.
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[PV_Premier]

I have an nice Powell Signature Series 6'6" 3wt I'd sell. Not a modern rod but about as sweet a casting light rod as your going to find.
Rich

Possibly interested. Please PM more details and asking price.

[koffler]

I built an old vintage (can i call it vintage?) Redington 3 weight, 8 foot, last spring. Not to brag but I have some nice rods and this thing is a champ. Very fun for bluegill and high mountain creeks. Enjoy!

[luckydude]

I dunno about the other "cheap" Sage rods but I have a 7 foot Sage Vantage in 3wt that is insanely nice. It will happily cast 45 feet of line plus leader and turn over small flies (if you want to fish a hopper it's gonna have to be closer in if I'm casting). I regularly go play with it and it keeps up with 5wt rods unless you get to pretty fast (Z-axis and faster) rods.

[pgw]

When I fished The Carson in Hope Valley, my Orvis Seven/Three (7' 3 wt) was a great performer, nothing like cane...for small streams in MT I tend to use a 7'3" 4 wt Sweetgrass rod.

[gjmoran]

Hi Walt - you looking for bamboo, fiberglass or graphite?
I may have several 3 wts in the size you're looking for, all new. What's your price range?
gjmoran

[ernest]

Hey All, I picked up a 7' 4wt Lulbegrud bamboo. Thanks for all the offers and input!