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I am starting the research on a new fly rod. I am new to fly fishing and right now have an Orvis Clearwater 8'6" 5wt with a Ross flystart reel. I am thinking about a shorter 3wt to hit the smaller streams close to home like Bear Creek, waterton, and Boulder creek. Anyone have any suggestions or input?
Any advice on where to start when buying a new rod is welcome. I am thinking this rod will get the most use as I start taking half days to hit up some of the creeks I have already listed. I am really thinking of dumping my money into the rod and using my current reel with it although I will be wanting a nice reel down the road as well.
So, I think I like that weight but what about length? 7' seems a little short, 8'6" seems a little long. Do they make them in like an 8' or 7'6"?
Give me input guys.
Any advice on where to start when buying a new rod is welcome. I am thinking this rod will get the most use as I start taking half days to hit up some of the creeks I have already listed. I am really thinking of dumping my money into the rod and using my current reel with it although I will be wanting a nice reel down the road as well.
So, I think I like that weight but what about length? 7' seems a little short, 8'6" seems a little long. Do they make them in like an 8' or 7'6"?
Give me input guys.