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weremichael	Advice for 3wt 7-7'6" rod	Lead	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1 (03/07/08 07:20:03) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Greetings, I am a new board member who is looking to buy a small stream rod for my home waters here in Wyoming. I was thinking of going with a 3wt in the 7'-7'6" range. I would prefer it to be at least a 3 piece (maybe even a 4). I originally was looking at a Trout Bum from Orvis (I know it's not fiberglass) because I can get it at a heavy discount. I realized that it is a bit too fancy of a rod for me. After doing some research, I read some articles that state that fiberglass rods fish "better" than graphite rods in the size that I want. Mostly I just want a rod that I can be easily packed up and hiked along streams that most people don't fish. For me fishing has never been a fashion show so looks (exotic wood etc.) aren't really important. I want something that is under $300 that fishes not too horribly fast that can handle getting lead through small thickets on the way to beaver ponds and nice rills. Thanks, Michael
MountainsAllAround		#1	[-]
Guide Posts: 148 (03/07/08 07:53:07) Guide Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The Diamondglass 7' 3wt is a 3-pc rod, so it travels reasonably well. It's a fairly smooth, mild taper, so you might want to cast one to see how that suits you. Otherwise, it fits the bill.
HCB		#2	[-]
Guide Posts: 94 (03/07/08 07:57:47) Third eBay Oracle Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	welcome Michael The lamiglas rods come in 2pc, 3pc and 6pc configurations. Excellent blanks if you are interested in building your own. I built the 7'6 4wt and really enjoy it. The 6 pc can easily fit into a backpack, possibly even in the back of most fishing vests. good luck
jgestar		#3	[-]
Posts: 2015 (03/07/08 08:17:05) ezOP Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Michael, Welcome to the Fiberglass Flyrodders! Look a little further down the main page and you will find the Fiberglass Flyrodders Wiki. If you look inside you will find a post called Wiki Links. One of the links is the page for Modern Rods. That will connect you to info pages on all the current manufacturers of glass fly rods. This is the place to start your shopping. Then use the search function on the main page for opinion on specific rods. In your price range, you have a lot of good choices! Tom
lpirrone		#4	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 1598 (03/07/08 08:37:57) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	i think the 7' lami honey glass 3wt in thee piece is perfect for what you want.
Boo	3wt	#5	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 376 (03/07/08 10:05:26) Master Guide Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'll second the Diamondglass 3pc 7ft/3wt. A nice smooth casting rod. It's very similar to the more expensive 7ft/3wt Winston Retro when I side by side cast them. The DG felt lighter in the tip. A great little rod for the money if you can find one.
Upstreeam		#6	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 297 (03/07/08 14:31:11) Master Guide Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I like the 7' honey colored Lami, and had a nice time with it a couple of years ago on little westlope cutt streams. Probably like the 7'6" better, but for me it's definitely a 4 wt. You say you want something that is not too terribly fast, and the Lami certainly fits there. In fact, if you haven't cast much slower glass, I'd suggest you try to get a handle on one before ordering a blank. I can't compare it to the Trout Bum (can you cast that?) but would expect a general comparison to be that the Lami is slower. Good luck. Bob
bob4st		#7	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 406 (03/08/08 18:32:27) Master Guide Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	...look, once you're bit by this glass thing you may as well just get it over with right now and buy them all... eventually you'll own each of them and more... ...Welcome aboard!!... Bob
Spencer DT	Scott 703/3	#8	[-]
Sport Posts: 5 (03/08/08 19:25:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I will give my plug for the Scott F 703/3. It is my favorite rod! It is 7'0" long actually 6'10" I hear, and 3 weight, 3 pcs.
scud dog		#9	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 871 (03/08/08 19:46:26) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm a huge fan of the yellow Fenwick "Triple Apple". It's a 3pc. 3wt. that is 7'3" long. It's an e-glass rod with a nice mellow action but enough strength to stick it to the occasional hog. It's sold in Japan by Blue Dun Flyshop. They'll communicate in English and are great folk to deal with. There's a good number of us that have and like these rods. There's some pics and topics on this board regarding ALL of the rods suggested thus far.
Lugan123		#10	[-]
Guide Posts: 83 (03/09/08 06:42:30) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	You live in Wyoming? That probably means you need to deal with wind at times. As a fellow westerner (WA) with a modest collection of glass & grass sticks, I'd strongly recommend a rod with a little bit more oomph than average. "Smooth" and "mellow" actions will work if you fish in wind-sheltered areas, but can be frustrating to fish in wide open spaces. Some of the aforementioned suggestions would fit the bill for a bit crisper action. Here's my list of rods to check out based on my limited knowledge: Steffen Bros. 2/3 or 3/4 weight in whatever length you need (I have a 7'6" 2/3 on order right now). Scott Fibertouch 703 or 764. And finally, just a guess since I've never touched one: McFarland's new dry fly taper series. Yes, these are E-glass, but he says works some magic on the butt section to stiffen it up and make the taper steeper. My guess is that these would be able to throw a tight loop through a modest headwind. Problem is, these are all above your $300 price ceiling new, but can perhaps be found used right around that price point. The Steffen new is around $345 I beleive.
scud dog		#11	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 877 (03/09/08 07:06:42) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Fibertouch is the fastest of the bunch (and retail...it's over your stated budget). The yellow Fenwick is right behind that (I dubbed it the poor man's Scott). Both rods will hold up fine with some wind. They both will give you some pop. So would the 7'6' #3 Diamondglass...but it's a 2pc. I hear the 3pc. is softer, more of a true #3 and I've never fished one... A Steffen should be fine too and is well worth the extra $45! I'm headed to Spruce Ck. next week and may get a chance to cast Mike's "Dry Fly Taper".
paveglass	Glass	#12	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 698 (03/09/08 07:46:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'd also encourage you to think beyond just a 3 wt option. The advice you have received above is spot on if you want a very light rod. It seems like you are a remote, small stream, hike-in wild trout fisherman. Especially in the west...especially in Wyoming...a 3 wt will spend too much time not fishing while you wait on the wind. I enjoy the same type of fishing you do, and I have never spooked a fish with a 5 wt that I could have caught with a 3 wt. The whole downward march in line weights is another errant part of the graphite culture where the marketing edge seems to push people toward a 3 wt that can cast the whole line, making it so fast it seems like a broomstick with less that 40 yards of line in the air. If you seek a very light rod in glass, you are forced to consider only modern rods as there were very few older rods made below about a 5 wt, and most vintage factory rods were made as 6 wts or higher. There are terrific rods in the 5 wt and 6 wt class that would serve you extremely well (for a lot less money) on small and intimate streams, and could keep you on the water when the Wyoming wind comes up. Maybe you already have one of those but I'd tell you to try a Fenwick FF605 or 705, or 75-4, a 7 ft 5 wt Browning Silaflex, or a Lamiglass 7 1/2 ft 4 wt before you commit to something as light as a 3 wt. In any case, you will find a wonderful glass rod you will enjoy fishing and then you can start to think of what you should buy next. :-)
tonemike		#13	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 353 (03/10/08 23:05:29) Master Guide Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	i'll second scud dog's endorsement of the new yellow fenwick rods. i've got the 5pc 7'9" 5wt and it breaks down into an aluminum tube about 23" long and an inch and a half thick...very nice to pack in somewhere. for your purposes, i'd look long and hard at the "little yellow" and the continental tourer" as i think you'd really enjoy both. good luck deciding. -mike

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