I would recommend going into your local flyshop and try casting different rods. Try some Sidearm Casting, Backhand sidearm, and B&A. My personal preference is a 7 1/2 ft. 3wt.ideaman1138 wrote:How short and light would you recommend for these waters?
Realize that Not all 3wt rods are true 3 wt.!!!!! This applies to all rods. For instance, I can tape over all the Manufacturer labels on a dozen 7 1/2 3wt rods and have 3 wt line loaded on it. You would swear some of them are 2 wt and some 4wt. The ones closer to a 2 wt are perfect for dry fly fishing, the ones closer to a 4 wt are better suited for a heavy weighted flies or windy days. For the Frugalistas like myself, the Cabela's 7 1/2 3wt Three Forks is a steal at $50 on sale (My first fly rod and still one of my "Goto" rods, Not lifetime warrantee though). It is closer to a 4 wt. The TFO Pro Series has a pretty soft tip and pretty sweet in that size. Try some of the Sage TXL, Orvis superfine, or Winstons and you will "Feel" the difference...ideaman1138 wrote:How different will the casting be?
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