Greys 10' 3wt or 4 wt?

[poudre]

Hello All! Newbe here. I have just discovered this forum and have read all the threads. I live in Ft Collins, CO. Have been fly fishing for 50 years.

I have decided to try the Euro style fishing. I have read all the threads and am ready to buy a Greys 10' rod, it seems most forum members faver the 3wt version vs the 4wt. I am planning on fishing both the Polish and the longer line French styles. Which weight should I get?

I also tried to get the Echo but was told they would not be avaiable untill late April.

Also, looking for a reel, saw that many favored the Ross Evo 3, I have not been able to find any left for sale. What other recommendations ?

this forum is a great source of knowledge!

Thanks so much
Dave

[Jkilroy]

I have the 3wt and Lameson konic reel. I love it, but it's more for just euro nymphing. It really fights the big fish nicely. The 4wt would be good if you plan on a dry dropper. 5wt would cover euro nymphing to streamers.

[AaronJasper]

Here is my take on this. If you are going to fish 100 percent weighted nymphs and EU methods, then the 3 weight is ideal. If you are going to use the rod for multiple nymphing methods, like indicator nymphing, then you want the 4 weight.

On a side note, I fished the Hardy Marksman 10 foot 4 weight and was impressed with the performance as well.

[Davyfly]

If you can afford to do so buy the 3 and 4wt, you will have then the perfect pair of rods, l love em.
I will argue that the 4 is a more suitable rod for drift fishing when longer casts and weight are needed.
It is a little more versatile here as this rod will carry a 4 and 5wt line no problem

If fish are top water feeding then l may well go to the 3 or l need to go down to 6x and smaller flies, here again drift fishing. It is also my go to when wade fishing, midge, emergers ,soft hackles and so on, it has great sensitivity.

Davy

[poudre]

Thanks for the replies. I have plenty of rods to use for normal fishing and nymphing, I also don't drift rivers any more. So, I guess that I'm looking for a specialty Euro rod and reel not an all around rod. I do think that I would use the "French" style quite a bit in the spring and late summer.

Davy, I am confused with your last paragraph where you say; " is also my go to when wade fishing, midge, emergers ,soft hackles and so on, it has great sensitivity."
Are you referring to the 4 or 3? And when you say you use this rod for your wets also?

I bought your wet fly set with DVD from Feathercraft last fall as well and plan on using your technique also.

Thanks again
Dave

[kyle]

I've got the 3wt and I use it for 99% euro nymphing (mostly the long leader) and some dryfly fishing. It has become my go to rod second only to one of my my cane rods for dry flies It's really a great rod and for the price how can you go wrong, so I would say if you're looking for a specific euro nymph rod go with the 3, i'm really glad I did.

-kyle

[sholgate]

Thanks for the info fellas. I have been pondering the same things, but I think I am leaning a little more to the 4wt. It is nice to know the rods are made and sold down the road from me.

[poudre]

Thanks all for all your advice. I have ordered a 10' 3 wt.

Now to "wade in" and learn the technique.
Dave

[Rainbow]

[quote author=sholgate link=topic=4209.msg33271#msg33271 date=1268792774]
Thanks for the info fellas. I have been pondering the same things, but I think I am leaning a little more to the 4wt. It is nice to know the rods are made and sold down the road from me.
[/quote]


hummm...My 2 Greys rods clearly say "Made in Korea" on them.

Like most overseas made products, maybe they have a distribution or marketing facility here in the US?

I don't know too many US made rods anymore - Sage? Scott? St Croix?

Either way - I love both of mine, for the price they seem like great quality, feel great, and are nice looking rods.

[Adam]

Hardy has a distribution center right in PA....makes turnaround on repairs, etc a lot quicker.