[Simms Vibram Soles]

Bringing this topic back up as I have understand that the vibram soles have changed in the past 18 months. Have opinions changed regarding the debate between felt and vibram?

 

I am looking to pick up a pair of Simms G3 Guide boots and have to make a decision between the two soles. Generally spend more time hiking and fishing smaller streams than the bow these days but would like to have the most versatile sole available for all conditions. Currently do not fish out of a boat so adding the vibram metal cleats would be an option as well.

[4 Wt Rod And Reel]

Thanks for the advice all! Ended up picking up a TFO BVK 3wt with a Sage 3200 reel and am very pleased so far. Had it out on Jade Lake this past weekend and it performed very well. Couldn't have asked for a better first day with the new setup!

 

IMG_1150-5 by MPHeynen, on Flickr

[4 Wt Rod And Reel]

I cast a Sage Response 8'6" 3 wt yesterday and really enjoyed it, especially for the price(~$400). Any other 3 wt rods that would be worth trying in the $400 or under range prior to making a purchase? The TFO BVK has to come up as an alternative however they do not make an 8'6" 3 wt.

[4 Wt Rod And Reel]

I had used my 4wt 8' 6" TFO for many years and loved it but found it wasn't different enough from my 5wt. So I picked up a nice 3wt Sage 7' at a sale and haven't looked back. The 3wt can handle pretty much anything in our streams (other than a 30" bull).

 

If you are buying used, make sure that the seller is one of those types with a few dozen different rods so the chance will be slim that the rod would have been abused (I know you people are out there )

I have been leaning more and more towards a 3 wt based on the feedback received from a few different shops around the city.

[4 Wt Rod And Reel]

Thanks for the tips everyone! I am hoping to get out in the near future and try some rods out,to see what feels best. Will move forward from there.

 

Talked with Chris at Troutfitters earlier today and he has me wondering now whether or not a 3 wt may compliment my current 5 wt better than having a 4 and a 5 wt. Hopefully casting both a 3 and 4 will help with the decision making!

[4 Wt Rod And Reel]

Looking to pick up a 4 wt rod and a reel to go with it for the upcoming season. Currently using a St. Criox Avid 5 wt that I like but with limited experience using other rods I do not know what i could be potentially missing. Read through the Yellowstone Angler 4 wt shootout and the Hardy Zenith, Winston B3x and the Sage TXL took the top spots.

 

Any recommendations on what to look at and for in a 4 wt? Is it worth the additional cash to go with a higher end setup or is the difference between the different levels of rods negligible. Any risks with buying a higher end used rod?

 

Will also be looking for reel recommendations however my understanding is that a rod should be selected first and the reel is selected based on that.

 

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!