Best 3 Weight Fly Rods (2021 Buyer's Guide)

[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] hey fly anglers welcome to another video by into fly-fishing a channel and website dedicated to helping you buy the right gear cast the right way and tie the right flies so that you can catch that perfect fish in this video I'm going to be sharing with you the best three weight fly rods available this year but what makes a great three weight fly rod in order to look at the aspects that make the best three weight fly rods we need to have a look at different fishing styles a popular method for 3-way fly rods is the traditional dry fly style this usually entails making use of a leader between 9 to 15 feet the flies are generally lightweight and range from size 26 to size 10 the manner in which these flies are presented is crucial for the success of this method it is of paramount importance for the leader to turn over effectively the new kid on the block for three waits is called nymph ink this is a very broad term used for a wide range of nimpah styles although both of these methods can be executed by making use of a general three way fly rod there are inherent differences between a rod dedicated to each of these techniques when choosing the perfect three-way fly rod you'll likely be looking at a price that's best for you as well as the length and the quality of the build in this list I'll include all of this valuable information plus the price some pros and cons and other things that you might want to know about each fly rod so let's get started here's our list of the top 5 best three-way fly rods on the market this year number one on this list is temple fork outfitters bvk the price of this rod comes in at around two hundred and fifty dollars with an extra option for a hundred and twenty five dollar extension piece the length is 8 feet or 10 feet with the extension piece added it's a fast action rod and we love this rod because it's lightweight and the 10 foot conversion kit really makes it a more versatile rod the only thing we really don't like about this rod is that the finish isn't the highest quality the temple Fork Outfitters bvk named for one of our sports greatest contributors bernard victor cray has been around for a while now better known for its impressed eight wait this range has an incredible three weight offering as well once you pick up the rod you'll notice it's very light in hand although the BBK series is classified as fast action the three weight does feel smooth the trick that this rod has up its sleeve is the optional extension pieces for the hundred and fifty dollars that I talked about before that convert it to a ten foot and imping rod for around four hundred dollars you can have a potent dry fly rod and a capable limping rod in the TFO bvk number two on this list is the echo shadow - the price comes in at two hundred and eighty nine dollars this is a ten foot rod in its fast action the pros of this rod is that it's a dedicated limping design and it has tremendous value for money the con is that it doesn't fare well with long casts the echo Shadow 2 is packed with clever features that make it very capable at what it is designed to do in my opinion this is the best three weight fly rod that this year has to offer these rods all include a matte carbon finish that prevents rod glare and the first line guide is positioned on the butt section of the rod making line control much easier to balance the fishing setup effectively you can purchase dedicated counter weights that screw into the butt of the rod the rod tip is extremely sensitive allowing you to detect the faintest aches should you be tight lined nymphal when fishing in close quarters and only the leader tippet and flies are out of the rods tip we find that it has enough backbone to turn over multiple flies echo has one of the best value nymph in rods on the market today with the shadow to number three on this list is the Thomas and Thomas zone coming in at a price of four hundred and ninety nine dollars this rod is seven foot six inches and is about a medium to fast action rod the pro so that it's really high quality it comes with a lifetime warranty and it's made in the USA and we really can't think of any cons for this particular rod the Thomas and Thomas zone is a very interesting offering from one of America's greatest rod builders their zone series is very popular for being a good value for money saltwater fly rod but here we're going to introduce you to the smaller brother of the series the seven foot six inch three with even though the five to ten weight renditions are built on fast action blanks Thomas and Thomas have slowed down their three and four weight models they've also chosen to make use of single foot guides and a hook keeper the result is a perfect all-purpose small trout rod that you can use on dry flies small streamers and nymphs number four on this list of the best three weight fly rods on the market this year is the epic 370 fast class the price comes in at eight hundred and twenty-five dollars but they do have a build-your-own option for much less at around four hundred dollars this is a seven foot medium to slow action fly rod and we love that it's durable and it's the perfect dry fly rod for pretty much any condition the only con is that it's a bit short and it's very very expensive if you're talking medium to slow action rods one of the best materials around is still fiberglass I'm not talking about the heavy bone glass of 50 years ago with the recovery rate measured in minutes Swift makes some epic fiberglass rods and yes that pun is intended this is one of the best three weight fly rods for smaller rivers it delivers dry flies and smaller streamers with ease a perfect trout rod the material also makes it durable so you'll be able to fish it for decades to come and last but not least on this list of the best three weight fly rods on the market this year is the sage ESN coming in at a price of nine hundred dollars this is not a cheap rod it comes in a ten foot model as well as a ten foot six inch model it's a medium action rod and we love just how high-quality the rod build is and then it comes with a lifetime warranty and that is made in the USA the only con that I can think of what this rod is that it is really expensive this is by far the best high-end nipping rod on the market today the sage ESN stands for european-style NIMH f---ing and it is built around the company's latest kinetic HD technology this results in an incredibly lightweight rod that will reduce overall fatigue due to high sticking techniques as with all sages rods in his price range the finishes are all top-notch from the handles core quality to the components used and a clear coat on the guide wraps this is just an amazing rod I'll right fly anglers that's it that's our list of the top 5 3 weight fly rods on the market this year if you're fishing small rivers or you like to target smaller fish then a 3 weight is an essential weapon in your arsenal it offers better tippet protection and has the ability to present flies more delicately we've covered some of the best 3-way fly rods available today some rods are dry fly specialists others are dedicated to specialist nymphal techniques and some are just good all rounders I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and leave a comment down below let us know what your favorite three-way fly rod is this year make sure you hit that subscribe button so you'll be notified next time we make a new video we're always coming out with new fly tying tutorials as well as different fly fishing destinations around the world and of course these fly fishing gear reviews and lists alright until next time tight lines see you later [Music]

Channel: Into Fly Fishing

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Id: V2UWACHreaw

Length: 8min 1sec (481 seconds)

Published: Mon Jul 20 2020