wayne Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 I am looking to get a 3wt rod any suggestion would be great. I will only use it for small streams and dry flies. Something that can handle a little wind!!! I have looked at the TFO Signature series or the finesse 3wt also the GLoomis stream dance 3wt this maybe a bit out of my price range unless I can find a sweet deal. Would the extra money be worth it for the Gloomis? Any other rods I should be looking at? Anyone have a rod they want to sell? Thanks Wayne Which TFO Would be best? What about the sage fli? Thanks Quote
Brownstone Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 Can't say much about the G-Loomis, but I know your not going to find a better rod for the price than a TFO..they are great rods and the warrenty cannot be beat..great service right here in town..It's rare if they can't replace your rod right on the spot... Quote
DutchDryfly Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 I went shopping today with a friend who was in need of a new outfit. After some research I figured we would go for the TFO Finesse to try first. After a few casts he did not want to try another rod, he fell in love with the Finesse. I have a handbuilt rod by Dave Lewis for the small streams and I tell you that if I did not have that one, the store would have sold two Finesses today. I think it is a very nice fishing rod more then a casting canon. Quote
3wt Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 I am looking to get a 3wt rod any suggestion would be great. I will only use it for small streams and dry flies. Something that can handle a little wind!!! I have looked at the TFO Signature series or the finesse 3wt also the GLoomis stream dance 3wt this maybe a bit out of my price range unless I can find a sweet deal. Would the extra money be worth it for the Gloomis? Any other rods I should be looking at? Anyone have a rod they want to sell? Thanks Wayne I have a tfo ti 3wt and love it got it for a great deal at the highriver flyshop paired witha small fly logic reel probably being blown out to make way for the finesse series.anyways this rod can hadle big bows no problem 18 to 20 inches which I've got with this rod. Quote
Guest bigbadbrent Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 I only fish TFO's anymore, cause i have a habit of breaking guides a couple times a year, or something of that sort. I also get everything from the High River Shop (flys etc), and there is no easier way to get them back. The rod's are definitly made for casting, not chucking, which u gotta love Though, i am building a Thomas and Thomas 4 wt in the near future, with help from Flys Etc Quote
Lawrence Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 I have a TFO 3wt finesse series and I think its a great rod, casts great. Quote
SteveM Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 My wife bought me a TFO 3WT for Xmas '05;I couldn't wait to try it,fished the Bow early in the new year.The only fish I caught that day was a 24" brown that went aerial about 5 times before I brought it to hand.The TFO and Okuma reel handled it just fine;I, on the other hand,was sh***ing myself with excitement!LOL I've used it on creeks plenty since-I like it so much I persuaded wifey to buy me a TFO 6" 2WT for my birthday last year.Too much fun! Quote
Lawrence Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 You used a three on the bow? That's a little crazy Quote
wayne Posted June 17, 2007 Author Posted June 17, 2007 I only fish TFO's anymore, cause i have a habit of breaking guides a couple times a year, or something of that sort. I also get everything from the High River Shop (flys etc), and there is no easier way to get them back. The rod's are definitly made for casting, not chucking, which u gotta love Though, i am building a Thomas and Thomas 4 wt in the near future, with help from Flys Etc Does the high river shop have a web site? Phone # Thanks Wayne Quote
Guest bigbadbrent Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Dont think they have a website, they're a real small company, mom and pop. Phone is 601-6120 LK, 3 and 4's are the most fun on the bow Quote
wayne Posted June 19, 2007 Author Posted June 19, 2007 TFO Finesse for sure man. How would that rod be with a wind? what about the sage fli? Wayne Quote
Brownstone Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Dont think they have a website, they're a real small company, mom and pop. Phone is 601-6120 LK, 3 and 4's are the most fun on the bow IMO-If your using anything under a 5wt on the Bow, your playing the fish too long...(for most fish anyway)... Quote
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