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Re:OK Oldtrout, I'll bite (forgive the pun) 18 Years, 1 Month ago
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Arizona Bruce wrote:
and maybe I'll learn something in the process.
Here's my situation: I'll be hiking for 10 miles at a high elevation to reach glacial lakes at close to 11,000 feet. The trout will average 15"-18" with a possible 24 incher. There will be a lot of lake fishing from shore and some streams wide enough not to be able to cast across..
Where on Earth is there a high-elevation stream too wide to be able to cast across?
Where is this 11,000 foot elevation lake where the average trout is 15"-18" with the occassional 24" trout thrown in?
I want to go!
Listen, if you want a long, fast-action 3 wt, then buy one. You can use it for your upcoming trip and then stick it in a closet and forget about it. You would be much better served buying a medium action 3 wt. rod and learning to cast better. Fishing a 3 weight can be a kick, I know I own two; but as has been pointed out, winds can be an issue in the mountains, so a 4 or 5 weight would probably be a better choice, especially for these giant mountain trout you speak of.
My three weights don't see as much action for trout fishing as I thought they would.
By the way, that is one nice steelhead!
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