3 wt. fly rod?

[FlyJack]

Here's what I'm lookin' for... a decent 3 wt. fly rod for around 200$ or so preferably a 4 piece, or something that will pack up nice and small so I can bring it along backpacking also I'm hoping that I can get a case with it. I've been to Sportsmans Warehouse to look around a bit and I kinda like the Reddington CT (mostly because of my limited buget[]). It doesn't come with a case though. Looked online and I haven't really found anything that I would be willing to buy yet, so I figured might as well join the Utah BFT forum and see if anyone would lend a suggestion. Been lurking for a while now, finally joined... haha. Thanks for any and all input!!
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[gstott]

They don't make them anymore, but I have four Redington RS4s and I really like them. I just used my 7'6" 3wt today on a favorite small stream. They're really good about sending you a replacement quickly if one ever breaks too. Looks like the actually have some left on their website here: http://www.redington.com/rods/rs4

There are also some good deals on ebay right now, but the 3wt rods are only available in 2pc, though there are a bunch of 4 piece 4wts for cheap.
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[flygoddess]

I had one of these in a four weight. Very nice action and wonderful for back packing. It has a tube that I stuck in my back pocket:

http://www.cabelas.com/fly-fishing-rods-...rods.shtml
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[cpierce]

I have a little Three Forks 7.5 ft 3 wt from Cabelas that has been an amazingly great rod for the price. It is a 3 piece so it breaks down to about 30 inches.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-T...l+Products

I first got it as a bushwhacking and backpacking rod, but I use it for a lot more as I really like how it casts. I also don't worry too much about breaking it.....[:p]

I also have a Stowaway 6 in a 5wt. It is a very nice rod and is super compact.
http://www.cabelas.com/fly-fishing-rods-...rods.shtml
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[FlyJack]

Thanks fer all the suggestions!
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[riverdog]

You use to be able to pick up a pretty good sage 3 wt for that price- but not any more.
You might consider an Orvis Clearwater 3 wt at $198 and comes with a good 25 year warranty. A lot of these Clearwater rods were on sale for $119 as they came out initiallyl but think that might be about over.
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[TroutBumDave]

I was flipping through an LL Bean catalogue that came to my place the other day -- I have no idea how their quality is, but they had a crap-ton of rods and combos that were decently priced. Might check them out as well.
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[yungun]

I have a 7'6" 3wt 4 piece from Temple Fork that i absolutely love! It has great action and i've landed some big fish on it with no problem. I even huck big articulated streamers with it. Its right around 150 if i remember right and the best part about it is the lifetime warranty, if it ever breaks you just send it in with 25$ and they replace it.
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[pepem7]

i have a redington pursuit 7'6" 4 pc. 3wt and love it. it comes with a tube and is only $120. I liked the feel of it better than the ct.
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