Fenwick Streamflex Plus 10' 3 wt and a cast of two wets

[Terrestrial12]

Good to know

[jddietrich]

For the last few years I've used an Orvis 10' 3wt. euro rod. This year I'm trying something different and so far I like it a lot. It's an OPST micro skagit 9'9" 3 wt. It provides a lot of flexibility as it casts a 150-175 gr. skagit , 180 SA Scandi Lite, and a 3wt. Wulff Triangle Taper, all well. It's designed to be a true three weight by single hand standards, not double hand.
It's light in hand and medium-medium fast action. So far, so good. It's not as good a euro as the orvis, but I like it better for swinging.
Just something else to consider.

[thedude31]

How do you like that Rio SHS 3D line? I’ve got the Streamflex Plus 4wt and was eyeing the Rio SHD WFF line in a 4wt. Do you think the 3D is better for swinging soft hackles than the WF?

[jddietrich]

How do you like that Rio SHS 3D line? I’ve got the Streamflex Plus 4wt and was eyeing the Rio SHD WFF line in a 4wt. Do you think the 3D is better for swinging soft hackles than the WF?

Oh, absolutely. It's really my favorite line for swinging. I've got it in 3,4, and 6 weights. Nice slow swing, and a straight path to the fly. Easy roll casting and single hand spey. Good overhead also if I pull the head in a bit.