3 wt or 4 wt

[D-Bone]

This Christmas shopping frenzy has got my iching to buy a new rod. I am thinking of a 3wt, however I have heard in some of your posts that for larger rivers like the provo or green, it might be too small. I really wanted to get one for uinta creeks and the boulder mts., but I also wanted to be able to fish the green, provo, and other large rivers with it. Is there much of a difference between 3 and 4? Any suggestions on one $200 or less

Cheers

[BRY]

IMHO, I would not go lighter than a 5w for the Green. I have fished it with a 4w before and it is pretty easy to tie into fish that you cannot control. If you are truely looking for a rod you can use anywhere in Utah, A 5w would do the trick. Personally, I use a 6w for the Green. As for a rod under $200, you can pick up a Loomis GL2 for about $170. I also saw in the paper where Anglers Inn was closing out their current inventory of Winston rods for 50% off. Orvis also had a good sale on some of their rods, I believe it was 30% off

[D-Bone]

Thanks, maybe I'll look at the close-outs at Anglers. Spinner Fall also has a Scott rod that seems to be a good value.

[D-Bone]

Do they have the Orvis silver label version in 4wt or 3 wt? I already have 3 other 5 wt.'s and want to try something smaller.

[D-Bone]

Mike,
Whats your number there? I would like to call you and see what you have before I come in. I might be willing to brave the traffic today, plus I haven't been in to the new store yet.

I am looking at the Orvis website, and I would be interested in the silver label 4 wt 7' . Do you have a price on that bad boy?

Thanks,
Darren

[Light Cahill]

Like a lot of other people, I don't have enough funds to buy six rods... although we'd love to ;o) I'd love a 7' long 3 weight for fishing those smaller creeks like Hobble, Mill Creek and Uinta basin. I like my 6-weight carbon fiber medium action rod at 8'6", because it is versatile enough to cover fishing in many conditions. I do find it a little long and clumsy for smaller creeks though, and dream of a lightweight...

[FlyGuy]

I regularly fish the Green with a 4wt Sage SP and find it an all around favorite. Personally, I think a 6 and most 5s are overkill on the Green unless you're fishing streamers -- just think how often you can fish at close range with small flies and you need a fine leader -- and definately overkill on the Provo. Just look at how often you can catch fish at close to moderate ranges.

With that said, I think the 3wt is often "under gunned" on the Green because of my inclination to nymph fish or the ability to handle some larger fish.

I've got a 7 1/2' 3wt I think is ideal for small streams and the Provo when I'm nearly certain I'll be fishing dries the whole time. To me, there is considerable difference between a 3 wt and a 4 wt -- that difference is the ability to efficiently throw some weight and an indicator. If you're only talking about dries, I'd recommend the 3 wt. My nod goes to the 4 wt if you need the added versatility to nymph fish too.

[Don]

My vote would go to an 4 wt in either an 8' or 8'6" range. I own a 7'6" 3 wt and it's nice throwing dries or tiny nymphs, but the length makes it tougher to mend and doesn't give you quite the reach to mange your line.

I also own a 5 wt that has a full flex, lately my favorite thing to do is to put 3 wt line on my 5 wt rod. Since it is a full flex It gives enough to cast the line, yet I can give a more delicate presintation.

[BugEye]

Go with the 4wt D-man.

[RipRap]

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