FishyboY 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 i finally bought my 3wt. rod. A neighbor was selling a almost brand new Scott G for $350. I have taken it out and fished it with a reel he let me borrow. since i have a nice rod i want a nice reel to go with it. I was thinking maybe a Orvis Large Arbor trout reel or such. Also any lines that you really like and want to say something about it would be great. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlp5351 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 My first choice for that rod would be an Lamson Litespeed reel. Very light reel very well made. carlp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelhament 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 A reel on a 3 wt is nothing more than a place to hold line. I would go with whatever you think looks good and balances the rod well. It doesn't necessarily have to be top of the line because you aren't really going to use any of its main features. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firetiger 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 If you are thinking Orvis my recommendation would be Battenkill Mid Arbor. I own them in 5wt and 8wt and neither has let me down. And they don't cost a fortune like many reels nowadays seem to do... BTW congratulations on new G. I had 8'8" G2 in #3 for some time and it was fun to cast a dry fly - could not handle heavy fly or heavy wind, but in the ideal conditions it was great fun rod! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyboY 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 HOLY CRAP that litespeed cost a fortune!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nemoblackdog 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 Lamson Konic is a great buy. Really well made, fairly light (though not quite as feathery as the litespeed). The "G" isn't a super light weight rod anyway, so balancing it with a super light reel shouldn't be a top priority. Recently, I looked at both the Orvis LA and the Lamson Konic side by side (for a 6wt, however) and ended up choosing the Lamson. All that said, this is primarily an aesthetic choice. As long as a reel doesn't jam or break - and I wouldn't expect either of the above to have any problems there whatsoever - it'll easily serve the purpose for use on a 3wt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinbub 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 Check out www.albrighttackle.com, they are have a MASSIVE sale right now. I have an Albright Bugatti 3wt reel and it is really nice. Large arbor, smooth disk drag, easy spool change, and it only cost $35 during the sale. Regular $70, and extra spools are only $15 now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlp5351 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 Oops, Look at the new Lamson Guru. Lot more affordable great looking reel. In my opinion Lamson reels are the best. http://www.waterworks-lamson.com/lamson_Radius.html carlp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigLost 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 Can't go wrong with a pfluger trion 1934. You can hook up with one on Ebay for a great price ($49-$70) http://cgi.ebay.com/PFLUEGER-FLY-REEL-TRIO...A1%7C240%3A1318 They retail for around $110 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyboY 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2008 albright has crazy sales!?!?!?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2008 What length is the rod? I'd say the Battenkill Bar Stock I or II. Both less than $100 and machined from 6262 barstock aluminum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rego 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 i finally bought my 3wt. rod. A neighbor was selling a almost brand new Scott G for $350. I have taken it out and fished it with a reel he let me borrow. since i have a nice rod i want a nice reel to go with it. I was thinking maybe a Orvis Large Arbor trout reel or such. Also any lines that you really like and want to say something about it would be great. Thanks! Do yourself a favor and get an Abel TR1. Awesome reel for a 3 wt. Old school to go with the old school rod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyboY 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2008 i like abel's color finishes and such looks way cool :headbang: :headbang: i dont think i can spare that money when i need a 7wt. by this summer. what can i say im still in school and make all my money by law mowing!!!!!!!!!!! every cent goes into fly fishing or tying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hook549 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2008 i have a almost new l/a battenkill in gold color.if interested contact me at [email protected] or 315-790-4612 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j. michael 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 I love my trusty G. Loomis Venture 3 it looks great and I didn't have to pay much of anything, only $100, it has an excellent drag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
