7.5′ 3wt Recommendations

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  • Jun 24, 2010 at 10:43 pm #5000
    shane cavitt
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    I am looking for recommendations on a shorter (7.5′) 3wt to use on smaller mountain streams chasing brookies and cutts that can also double as a sunfish rod for here at home in Texas. I would like it to be a 4 piece as I would like to use it on day hikes. I currently have med-fast to fast action rods in other weights (BIIX, Helios and Scott A3). While I like  high end rods, I am not looking to break the bank with this 3wt. It will most likely get the least use out of my arsenal as I only get to the mountains a time or two a year and the wind here is normally too much for using a 3wt on a daily basis. I would like to hear what you guys recommend.

    Jun 24, 2010 at 11:00 pm #43789
    Avatar photoCameron Mortenson
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    Shane…you know I’m going to give up some fiberglass options…

    What is your budget for this rod purchase?

    Does it have to be 7 1/2 foot long?

    Jun 24, 2010 at 11:21 pm #43790
    Avatar photoRoy Conley
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    I have this real nice Winston 7.5′ 3 wt B2t, which is a 4 piece rod.

    Jun 24, 2010 at 11:29 pm #43791
    anonymous
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    Does it have to be a 3 weight?

    Personally I love my Scott Fibertouch F703, but its pricey.

    Jun 24, 2010 at 11:29 pm #43792
    Avatar photoTim Angeli
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    Shane,

    The Orvis Superfine is an absolute beauty in the 7’6″ 3wt.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 1:44 am #43793
    Jay Hake
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    Wish I had a less expensive option, but I fish a 7’9″ Winston LT-5, which is really a great rod.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 11:02 am #43794
    Avatar photoMark Schafer
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    Cameron, I’d like to know those recommendations.
    MS

    Jun 25, 2010 at 1:24 pm #43795
    Rich Kovars
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    The Sage TXL rods are really nice casters but you would have to settle for 7′ or 7’10”.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 2:24 pm #43796
    Ronnie Moore
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    I bought an Echo 7 1/2 foot 3wt a few years ago just for bluegill. Turned into one of my favorite rods.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 6:38 pm #43797
    shane cavitt
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    Cameron, I am not tied to the 7.5′ length. I would consider a 7’er. I just want to get the right rod for the job. Honestly, I have never used glass, but I am willing to consider it. I don’t know if you are talking about choices in general or from your own quiver, but I would love to hear what you would suggest.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 7:54 pm #43798
    Rich Kovars
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    I should have added Great Bay Rods to the list as well.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 8:31 pm #43799
    Adam McDowell
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    I cast a TFO Finesse 7’9″ 3wt and it felt similar to my sage 379 Light line. I believe that they are about $179 and come in 4 pc rods.

    Jun 25, 2010 at 8:44 pm #43800
    allyn fincher
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    Shane,

    What part of the metroplex are you in?

    Jun 27, 2010 at 3:32 pm #43801
    Avatar photoCameron Mortenson
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    Sorry it’s taken me a few days to get back to this thread.

    Jun 29, 2010 at 2:36 pm #43802
    jonathan corley
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    I’ve enjoyed my St. Croix 7’9″ 3WT Legend Ultra. It has handled several fish over 16″ with ease. It has a faster action than the Scott F or Orvis Superfine, but loads great for short casts.

    Jun 29, 2010 at 2:54 pm #43803
    gavin poppen
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    Used to have a really nice little 7.5′ 3pc Winston IM6. It was a great little rod but I sold it years ago when I decided that I wanted to build bamboo rods.

    I dont have the time to build rods these days, but there are plenty of hobby builders making quality cane rods for reasonable prices. Check em out, you just might like what you find. Cheers.

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