[ducman491]

Well my bonus check came and Cabelas ran a free shipping promo on rod & reel combos starting on the same day. So... I ordered the Three Forks / Prestige 3wt combo with line backing and leader for $79.99 plus tax. It wasn't one of my 3 original options but I like my Cabelas 8wt and I just couldn't bring myself to spend almost $300 on the Orvis rig.

It casts nice in the yard so I'll have to get it out on the water this week. Looking forward to tangling with some bluegill!

 

[ohiotuber]

You'll like it & that's a great value.
Have fun!
Mike

 

[sbreech]

Once you fish the 3wt, you may never fish the 8wt again.

I don't think you can go wrong with Cabelas.

 

[ducman491]

You might be right. The 8wt will likely become a Steelhead/Pike rig and the 3wt and 5wt will be in the dual rod holder. I'm not getting any 8lb bass around here anyway.

 

[fishinnick]

I have the Three Forks but in an 8wt, and for $60(or whatever it was) it's good rod. Heard good things about the 3wt too. Good luck with your new rig!

 

[Yakphisher]

Best rod going for the money!

 

[TheCream]

My 3wt is my favorite rod to fish of all mine. It's not always practical for all species, but is fun to fish when I get it out. I think you'll dig it!

 

[BassAddict83]

Thank you for posting. I've been looking to get a lighter rod myself and this fit in the budget so I went ahead and ordered one today. It should make all those smaller creek fish a whole lot more fun!

 

[ckfowler]

I have Three Forks rods in 3, 5, and 8 weights and love them all but the 3 is my favorite.

 

[meathelmet]

I put my 3 forks up for sale to include a 4wt and 8wt on the market but now I am thinking about keeping the 3wt after all this forum talk!

 

[ducman491]

Unless the boss (wife) says you have to get rid of it to get a new rod, I'd keep it. The more I get into fishing the more sense it makes to keep rods and reels even after upgrading. I totally understand budgets though.

 

[Yakphisher]

I put my 3 forks up for sale to include a 4wt and 8wt on the market but now I am thinking about keeping the 3wt after all this forum talk!

Tried to tell ya that! LOL

I been there and man I wished I still had all the 0-3wts still my fishing room so that I know I still have it.

 

[sbreech]

Tried to tell ya that! LOL

I been there and man I wished I still had all the 0-3wts still my fishing room so that I know I still have it.

You got rid of your 0-3wts? You must be a deep sea fisherman.

 

[Yakphisher]

You got rid of your 0-3wts? You must be a deep sea fisherman.

LOL! No just wanted to try other rods out and with limited funds I had to part with some to gain another so.