Quote History Originally Posted By Number1gun:
I can’t help it..
…for ? Goldfish ?
As someone that has spent some time using 9 &12..lots of 9. and 6 for trout.
With tippets down to 6lb, although usually 10lb.
I understand the finesse part of it but I’m struggling with actual use and targeted species.
A 3wt is going to load up quick and become useless if the wrong species bites.
Help a mostly salt water, larger fish person understand better.
I have caught fish 8-10/1 line ratio. Not on fly though. Conventional down to 4lb test.
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A 3wt rod, usually 7'6" or 8', is the perfect mountain stream rod. You're not catching 10 lb trout out of a mountain stream.
A 3wt makes catching smaller stream trout really fun, enhances the fight. Plus, the rods are small and light, perfect for accurate casts in creeks and streams. Accuracy in casting wins the day, because stream fish are spooky and shy.
Attached FileETA: my go-to rod is a 4wt 8'6" by moonshine rods. I can confidently fish almost any stream, creek, or river in CO with that rod. I've landed some REALLY nice fish with it. It also depends on your line taper and leader build. If I want to just muscle fish in, I'll use a spinner rod.