how long of a rod?

[riverdog]

I'd recommend a 7 and a foot length for a 3 wt. I had an Orvis T3 in that size and was great for small brushy creeks and tight canyon walls. Great for smaller trout but could pull a 25incher out of rapid water when tested each fall. Unfortunately I fell and broke it and my finger one fall. My finger healed fine but Orvis didn't carry that length in a T3 any longer and sent me a 8ft 4in 3 wt T3 as a replacement. Used it once- just way too long for the same application. For a 7 ft rod I prefer 2 wt over the 3 wt and by the time you reach 8 ft I prefer a 4 wt.
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