A Good 3Wt?

[Andrew324]

I am looking to buy a 3wt rod, preferably a 7-8ft rod. What should I look for in a good 3wt? Any favorites or suggestions? Looking to get this to fish small streams. Thanks!

[Kyle]

TFO Can't go wrong with anything they have. I have a finesse, it has a slower action, but works well. Plus they are tough, I caught about an 8 pound carp on mine.

Kyle

[AZ_Trout]

Here is a link to a previous discussion --- http://ozarkanglers.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27247

I just fished my Echo Carbon 2wt this weekend and it handles fish great....fished my 3wt TFO 3 day before --great rod. Either good choices for the dollars

[mic]

I am looking to buy a 3wt rod, preferably a 7-8ft rod. What should I look for in a good 3wt? Any favorites or suggestions? Looking to get this to fish small streams. Thanks!

I just bought a custom three weight from an OAF member, Mark from RDP flyrods. I'm still breaking it in, but the workmanship was first rate and the price is very competitive. When I say breaking it in, I've only had it out at Blue Springs Creek so haven't really pushed full cast lengths. It did work great for short side arm and roll casts on little water. His customer service is first rate also.

http://www.rdpflyrods.com/

[Gavin]

Lots of good rods out there...3wts arent built for long distance casting so I'd cast a couple and see which one work best in the 15-30' range..Roll cast it and over overhead cast it at some targets and buy the one you like best. Cheers.

[Danoinark]

I just bought a custom three weight from an OAF member, Mark from RDP flyrods. I'm still breaking it in, but the workmanship was first rate and the price is very competitive. When I say breaking it in, I've only had it out at Blue Springs Creek so haven't really pushed full cast lengths. It did work great for short side arm and roll casts on little water. HisMcustomer service is first rate also.

http://www.rdpflyrods.com/

You are hard pressed to beat a rod made by Mark.

[Idylwilde]

Hardy Greys X-Flite 7'6" #3 $235.00 Top notch rod.

[laker67]

Give Mark a try at RDP rods. He goes by Murdoc on this forum. Price, customer service, and performance. He can build it to fit your needs.