Picked up this 3wt pocket water on sale at LL Bean. Any recommendations on a 3wt line? Will mostly be used in small creeks/streams in western PA. Also open to reel recommendations, but figure it’s not super critical and I’ll prioritize aesthetics.
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A quality double taper from whichever brand you prefer. Cortland peach works fine.
As for reel, whichever one looks pretty on it. I would avoid plastic tho.
Nice spring creek rod, I agree a nice DT will be just fine…WF if you’re going to be slinging heavy stuff like streamers.
I have this rod and the double l reel is really sexy on it. That’s what they use if you buy the rod/reel combo and I think it suits it very nicely, looks and performance
For all my 5wt and below I have the Orvis battenkill. If you search online you may find it for <$99 sometimes (previous models). Dependable, cool looking, and easy to repair.
For a budget setup just go for a budget line and reel. [Sierra](https://www.sierra.com/redington-crosswater-4-6wt-fly-fishing-reel-pre-loaded-with-5wt-line~p~6ccdp/?filterString=fishing-reels~d~188%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod6CCDP) has this preloaded reddington for sixty bucks. That’ll get you through your first season or two no problem!!!