Looking for Opinion on Combo

[riverdog]

For the condition you describe I would agree with Dryrod and go with the shorter lighter rod. It's not that you don't need to learn to rollcast but the shorter pole allows you to cast without snagging on trees and brush nearly as much. I also find on short casting of any type that sometimes you are barely getting any fly line out with the longer rod and it effects your accuracy. The 3 Forks from Cabellas are inexpensive rods that are OK but I like Cabellas Clear Creek small rods much better. The 7 ft 2 wt model is my favorite for those small streams you describe. I use 5 and 6x leader with that rod and it can handle fish up to 15 inches without any problem. No matter what rod you go with I'd stick with the shorter lighter rods for the conditions you describe as it'll make it much more enjoyable. I think of using 5/6 wt rods for moving water when there is a good chance at 3-10 lb fish such as big trout and smaller salmon species. By the way if you do want a 7'6" 3 wt Three Forks I have one that I no longer use since I got the clear creek and would let go of for next to nothing.
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