9' - 10' 3 weight- suggestions?

[Jasper]

Hi Kevin- have a look HERE (I believe OMR is acquiring one of these - Greys Streamflex) - they make a 10' 3wt

http://www.greysfishing.com/index.php?if=view&pid=199

[Andre]

Kevin,

What is reasoning behind a 10ft rod for the streams? I know their are comments on the forum as to why 10ft might be superior? Is this for competition angling application? IMHO, for 90% of the time in the WC you are fishing dries and can mend line adequately with a shorter rod.....

With all due respect, if you have a fast-actioned rod, by lengthening your leader you can achieve the same presentation as a slower actioned rod in conjunction with a relatively shorter leader. You can also slow down your casting stroke and get a "pretty much" identical cast in comparison to a slower action rod.

Hi Liam, I am one of the guys that advocates a longer rod for the streams, but let it be said, that they are not always an advantage, and sometimes even a hindrace. Generally speaking, I think a 9 to 10 foot rod is an advantage to me, in that I am able to get more line off the water by "high sticking", and therefore, get a longer drift. The long rod is about reach, and not presentation or castability. Longer rods generally require more of a practiced hand to present the same as a short rod. If you are crouching benind a rock to conceal yourself from a fish, the long rod could provide the extra length you need.
In 3 wt's, I have a 9 foot, and a 10 foot, and if I could find an 11 foot, would seriously consider it.

[JAG]

Hi Kevin

I have a TFO finesse 8.9" 3 wt and are very happy with it. Personaly i beleive a longer rod will not be better.

[srt007]

Hi Liam, I am one of the guys that advocates a longer rod for the streams, but let it be said, that they are not always an advantage, and sometimes even a hindrace. Generally speaking, I think a 9 to 10 foot rod is an advantage to me, in that I am able to get more line off the water by "high sticking", and therefore, get a longer drift. The long rod is about reach, and not presentation or castability. Longer rods generally require more of a practiced hand to present the same as a short rod. If you are crouching benind a rock to conceal yourself from a fish, the long rod could provide the extra length you need.
In 3 wt's, I have a 9 foot, and a 10 foot, and if I could find an 11 foot, would seriously consider it.

Here you go Andre, 11 foot 3wt...
http://www.looptackle.com/website1/1...31/1/index.php

[garyatstealth]

korrie beat me to this reply.
we are launching a new rod called the Infinity. it should land late october early november.
we have spared no expense on the fittings and with the nanoquartz technology we are able to significantly reduce the weight without sacrificing the pulling power or comprimising the the durability of the rod.

i will let you all know when they land and where you will be able to cast a couple.

[KevinC]

korrie beat me to this reply.
we are launching a new rod called the Infinity. it should land late october early november.
we have spared no expense on the fittings and with the nanoquartz technology we are able to significantly reduce the weight without sacrificing the pulling power or comprimising the the durability of the rod.

i will let you all know when they land and where you will be able to cast a couple.

Looking forward to it Gary. Any idea as to the price range?


Jasper- that is one of the rods on the consideration list...

[MCC]

Good afternoon Mr Toxic Cox Don't Say A Word About The Largemouth

The 10 ft 3 wt is a supoer specialised rod and something I would consider carefully before buying.

For general stream fishing, once the levels have dropped to a place where we can do standard stream stuff, the 8'6 to maybe 9' rod is the optimum length for allround presentation of dries and nymphs. This length rod gives you awesome accuracy and can present a tight loop into the wind or into tight cover.

The 10' rod will definitely increase your on water (or is that off water) line control but the very serious drawback is that it is simply useless when casting into our wind or when you are required to fish into tight cover along the banks. On a windless (or upstream) day on the SB this rod will be a pleasure but when the wind turns into you, you will break the thing out of frustration.

There is no doubt that it is great as a nymphing rod but in reality most of us only spend about ten percent of our time nymphing the Cape Streams and then mostly only at the beginning of the season.

If you are willing to spend the cash on a perfect rod for this limited application, then you will have the perfect tool.

Also look at the Streamflex 10' 3wt which Jasper referred to - great stick but it is worth waiting for the new Stealth so that you can compare apples with apples.

So, what happened to the LM? Or did you post something elsewhere?

Cheers
MC

[garyatstealth]

Looking forward to it Gary. Any idea as to the price range?


Jasper- that is one of the rods on the consideration list...

if you are prepared to buy a greys, tfo,vision then this will be in the same price range.we figure around the R2500.00 range is the most, we hope guys will have to pay.

i need to go now but will expand our reasoning with the infinity on thursday.
have a good day tomorrow all you who are fishing.

cheers

[Andre]

Good afternoon Mr Toxic Cox Don't Say A Word About The Largemouth

The 10 ft 3 wt is a supoer specialised rod and something I would consider carefully before buying.

For general stream fishing, once the levels have dropped to a place where we can do standard stream stuff, the 8'6 to maybe 9' rod is the optimum length for allround presentation of dries and nymphs. This length rod gives you awesome accuracy and can present a tight loop into the wind or into tight cover.

The 10' rod will definitely increase your on water (or is that off water) line control but the very serious drawback is that it is simply useless when casting into our wind or when you are required to fish into tight cover along the banks. On a windless (or upstream) day on the SB this rod will be a pleasure but when the wind turns into you, you will break the thing out of frustration.

There is no doubt that it is great as a nymphing rod but in reality most of us only spend about ten percent of our time nymphing the Cape Streams and then mostly only at the beginning of the season.

If you are willing to spend the cash on a perfect rod for this limited application, then you will have the perfect tool.

Also look at the Streamflex 10' 3wt which Jasper referred to - great stick but it is worth waiting for the new Stealth so that you can compare apples with apples.

So, what happened to the LM? Or did you post something elsewhere?

Cheers
MC

All quite correct. I have the Streamflex 10' 3wt, and it is definatly an awesome tool in the right circumstances, but definatly not for all situations. There probably isn't one single rod for all situations, but if I were to choose one rod for all general stream applications, it wouldn't be a 3 wt anyway, I would go for a medium action 8'6 2wt...ala TXL.
Sometimes I just feel like going out with a different rod, and fishing in a different way. The longer rod is better for nymphing than the shorter 2 wt, but not quite as good for presenting a delicate dry very close.

[nkula_nkula]

Hmmmm.... Nothing like a bit of free advertising????

About the Greys, the only downside is the R 500 fee they charge for replacing a section if broken. Otherwise they are not bad sticks!