should I use it?

[fenwickfisher]

My question is would you guys recommend using my 3wt after opener while steel are still in the creeks...I want to target resident trout but don't want to hook into a steel on it and break it....should I wait until summer when there's less chance of an accidental hookup?

 

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i would wait, the chances of getting into a steel are too high

 

[NADO]

I wouldnt wait, if you know there are residents there and its an open season go for it. As long as you use the right leader you shouldn't ever break your rod fighting a fish unless it was already damaged.

 

[Shmogley]

I wouldnt wait, if you know there are residents there and its an open season go for it. As long as you use the right leader you shouldn't ever break your rod fighting a fish unless it was already damaged.

this

 

[FishFinder17]

now I'm curious, what exactly is the right leader? does this only apply to fly fishing?

(context: never been fly fishing but interested in getting started)

 

[NADO]

What I mean by that is using the leader your rod is rated for so the leader breaks before your rod does. It applies to any fishing rod.

 

[FishFinder17]

What I mean by that is using the leader your rod is rated for so the leader breaks before your rod does. It applies to any fishing rod.

Makes sense, thanks for clarifying.

 

[fenwickfisher]

Ya I guess it makes sense...landing a huge steel on say 6x tippet would most likely be a challenge and a half especially paired with a 7'6 3wt(not that I would want to give it a try lol) but I am so anxious to try out the 3wt gonna be a heck of a lot more fun than my 5 wt

 

[AaronKrick]

3 wts are the bomb. So light and a 12" fish puts on a serious fight.

 

[rich_ace_G]

What I mean by that is using the leader your rod is rated for so the leader breaks before your rod does. It applies to any fishing rod.

+1...saves your rod. it won't be safe up until mid May when targeting residents. Although steels can easily be spotted because of their darkness...

 

[roughsquare]

I got a 3wt at Christmas and can't wait to try that out too

 

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3 wts are the bomb. So light and a 12" fish puts on a serious fight.

even a 6" parr would put up a decent fight