Are 3-weights worth it?

[Jthawks]

On 3/4/2022 at 9:46 AM, kjackson said:

I've been looking for a rod blank tip that has wandered off after our last move and thought I might have tucked it in a fly rod case to keep it safe. So, I started looking and found that I have way too many fly rods, many of which I've never fished.  Some were salesman samples, and some were sent to me when I wrote a product review column. Others I bought at estate sales.  Some are collectible, while others have sentimental value.  

I discovered that I have a pair of 3-weight rods, and it's a line weight I've never fished.  I have a couple of 4-weights and several 5-weights, so now I'm wondering if there is any reason to keep the 3-weights.  Unfortunately, I don't live very close to trout country, so I'm wondering if there is any reason to keep the 3s.  I'm perfectly happy using a 5-weight for bluegills and can't think of a reason I'd need anything lighter. 

Comments? Suggestions?

I love using mine in the small wild trout creeks in Missouri. i have a 7'6" 3wt. I notice the smaller fish better