The only limitation to flies on a 3-weight will be what you are normally comfortable
casting. I throw double buggers on my 3-weight quite often, yesterday in fact. I also
caught a 22-inch Rainbow on my 3-weight yesterday. Basically, everything I would throw
with my 5 weight, I will throw with my 3-weight. I can't get the distance with my
3-weight that I can get casting with my 5-weight, but I can make a softer presentation
with dry flies with my 3-weight then with my 5-weight. I would say you should tie up
your favorite bugs, and begin catching fish on your 3-weight. You may tie your flies
with less weight to enhance your casting pleasure, but it will probably not be
necessary. You are going to love fishing a 3-weight! It is almost the only rod I ever
use anymore.
Pat Eller
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I have put in an order for a 3 wt rod outfit from Redington as an early
Christmas present. It is the RS2 outfit. The only stipulation the wife had
was that it was to be wrapped and put up until then.
What are the limitations as far as flies go for a 3 wt? I fish small
streams for trout and brim. I also fish lakes and ponds for brim and crappie.
Any favorite light rod flies for said species?
I want to go ahead and get a box or two stocked with flies for this
spring to tackle trout, brim, and crappie. I may buy some flies and tie the
others. We will have to wait and see I guess.
Regards,
Del
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