Looking for a 3wt Reel with some Character - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

randyspringer · 08-06-2020, 07:54 PM

I just bought a 3wt Orvis superfine glass. at 7'6" it is the lightest most accurate rod i think i have ever case. I had a Battenkill 3/4 on it, enjoyed it but it has sadly disappeared. So, I need a replacement. I looked at the Hardy Featherweight and it is GORGEOUS. Does anyone have any experience with these kinds of reels, or perhaps a recommendation for a little glass 3wt rod. Thank you in advance. DS

cris · 08-07-2020, 10:39 AM

I have a Galvan Brookie on my 4wt. Super simple and light reel which is fantastic for the kind of fishing where you aren’t going to fight a big fish on the reel for a long time. Caught a 20” cutbow on the Eagle last week!

monstahfish · 08-13-2020, 02:14 PM

I've got 2 hardy demon cassette reels and they're at least 10 years old and are still as smooth as day one. I'd say a hardy will likely serve you well based on my experience.

08-06-2020, 07:54 PM	#1
randyspringer Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 3	Looking for a 3wt Reel with some Character I just bought a 3wt Orvis superfine glass. at 7'6" it is the lightest most accurate rod i think i have ever case. I had a Battenkill 3/4 on it, enjoyed it but it has sadly disappeared. So, I need a replacement. I looked at the Hardy Featherweight and it is GORGEOUS. Does anyone have any experience with these kinds of reels, or perhaps a recommendation for a little glass 3wt rod. Thank you in advance. DS

08-07-2020, 10:39 AM	#2
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	I have a Galvan Brookie on my 4wt. Super simple and light reel which is fantastic for the kind of fishing where you aren’t going to fight a big fish on the reel for a long time. Caught a 20” cutbow on the Eagle last week!

08-13-2020, 02:14 PM	#3
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 419	I've got 2 hardy demon cassette reels and they're at least 10 years old and are still as smooth as day one. I'd say a hardy will likely serve you well based on my experience.