Need a 3wt recommendation for Abel TR1

[tex68w]

I just picked up a new Abel TR1 out of Steve's personal collection. I plan to pair it with a 3wt rod to use for crappie, panfish and the occasional small trout. I am not talking entry level rods here, but I don't want to drop $900 either. Let's hear some suggestions.

 

[dr d]

hi,


stickman p3 .


have fun.


thomas

 

[sgp]

SAGE Little One 382 on closeout.

Beautiful small stream rod.

 

[bob3700]

Look around for a Sage 389 Circa. You would be hard pressed to find a better 3 wt. rod. It will take a lot to wipe the smile off your face after fishing your favorite bluegill pond.

It is a slow action but plenty of power and precise as all get out. A big bluegill will put a nice bend in that rod and just hang on!

Bob

 

[timmah]

I have not had the pleasure of playing with a Sage 3wt, but a TFO Sig series 3wt has become my goto rod for everything.

 

[ddb]

First question I know of about matching a rod to a reel! Usually the other way around.

I'd say take the lined up reel to a bunch of 3 wt rods and test cast if you can. A buddy with a closet full? A well stocked shop? A fly fishing show?

The ideal end game is a properly balanced outfit that feels like an extension of your arm, casts great, and looks nicer than "a school marm's leg" as the old timers said.

ddb

 

[troutbum_74]

Scott F2 653 or Scott F Series 663.


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[mka]

That reel would look "killer" on a Scott G2 reel seat. Surely there is one on a closeout price somewhere...

 

[dennyk]

I'll be buried with my 7'6" Scott Flex 3wt.

Denny

 

[tex68w]

Wow, so many options! I am currently leaning heavily towards giving the Orvis Superfine Glass 7'6" 3pc. a try, the only drawback is they list a ship date of early November on the 3wt.

 

[dennyk]

Wow, so many options! I am currently leaning heavily towards giving the Orvis Superfine Glass 7'6" 3pc. a try, the only drawback is they list a ship date of early November on the 3wt.

Prior to getting my Flex that was the rod I wanted. None were available, so it worked out great for me anyhow.

Denny

 

[jspfishing]

Holy cow! Why such an expensive outfit for a 3wt? I was just using a $25 eagle claw 3wt glass rod for brook trout and it did the job way above my expectations and had a blast.

 

[tex68w]

Holy cow! Why such an expensive outfit for a 3wt? I was just using a $25 eagle claw 3wt glass rod for brook trout and it did the job way above my expectations and had a blast.

I am guessing that with logic like that you must drive a Ford Pinto or Yugo?!

 

[planettrout]

Ummmm...I put mine on a custom 7 1/2' Bamboo rod:

If I were looking for another rod, it would be one of these in a 3wt.:

Scott Fly Rods -

or possibly one of these in a 3wt.:

Spruce Creek - McFarland

Perpetual Glass - McFarland


PT/TB

 

[photoguy]

No personal experience but I've been considering one of the LL Bean Pocket Water Rods- there's a 7'3" 3 wt. And there's currently an on-line coupon for 25% off that may expire on Sunday.

 

[jspfishing]

I am guessing that with logic like that you must drive a Ford Pinto or Yugo?!

Easy now. No need to insult anyones logic. I am not a cheapskate by any means, but before I drop money I evaluate it to the max. I am just curious on the why? If it's such a strong passionate hobby and you enjoy the art of a handcrafted reel, then I can respect that. But in the grand scheme, I look at what I am trying to accomplish. Do I need a sealed reel? Would I need a drag? Is a bluegill or crappie going to take me into my backing? etc So I am just wondering the why? Its like buying a Ferrari. Is it needed to drive to work? No, but does it make you look awesome and hold intrinsic value. Yes. If thats the case then thats great. From my experience, I just don't think its going to make a difference.

 

[troutbum_74]

Also, if you’re looking at glass. Chris Barclay makes a fine fishing tool!


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[tex68w]

Easy now. No need to insult anyones logic. I am not a cheapskate by any means, but before I drop money I evaluate it to the max. I am just curious on the why? If it's such a strong passionate hobby and you enjoy the art of a handcrafted reel, then I can respect that. But in the grand scheme, I look at what I am trying to accomplish. Do I need a sealed reel? Would I need a drag? Is a bluegill or crappie going to take me into my backing? etc So I am just wondering the why? Its like buying a Ferrari. Is it needed to drive to work? No, but does it make you look awesome and hold intrinsic value. Yes. If thats the case then thats great. From my experience, I just don't think its going to make a difference.

I understand where you are coming from, but I’m just not approaching this hobby from that school of thought. I appreciate the finer things in life if and when I can afford them. I’d still be rolling with all of my old Hatch reels and Loomis and Sage rods had they not been stolen some 7 years ago. Whatever I buy for fishing I hold onto for quite sometime if not indefinitely so buying better gear isn’t a bad investment for myself.

 

[Ard]

For a reel like that I'd probably go with the Sage One mentioned in the first few replies or an X rod. I don't know much about the other brands these days but I do use some Sage rods.

 

[comeonavs]

Look around for a Sage 389 Circa. You would be hard pressed to find a better 3 wt. rod. It will take a lot to wipe the smile off your face after fishing your favorite bluegill pond.

It is a slow action but plenty of power and precise as all get out. A big bluegill will put a nice bend in that rod and just hang on!

Bob

This is what I was going to suggest I have a TR/1 on a 389-4 Circa and its a pretty sweet rig.