hi,
im off to florida in june and im considering treating myself to a new light setup for rivers. i like the look of the guideline fario 8ft 3wt, anyone tried this rod? also what reel should i be looking to match with this?
or if anyone can recommend a different rod im all ears

kind regards
pearse

I had a play with one yesterday in Norris's, the 8ft#3 and the 8.6ft #4 I think, superb rods, not stiff, nice feel in them, and cork was top notch, seriously thinking about one TBH.
A nice reel for that would be the Vision GT#4/5 or a Hardy Marksman #4.
S.

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thanks mrtrout, wat line? im hearing a guideline but cant remember the exact name.

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guideline 4cast is the name of the line im hearing about

I am totally into Rio lines myself the selective trout11, the new LT is not as nice IMO, it's replacement.
A decent line for the money is the Greys platinum heron gray.
It must have been the 8.6ft #5 I looked at as they don't do a #4 in that length.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

if you are buying state side then look at the sage txl i have the 7ft 10in 3wt and i wouldnt swap it for the world. i have the original txl but they have replaced it with a new model that is a 3rd lighter,why? i dont know. definitely worth a waggle. jon.

Pearse,

i don't know anything about this setup, but if you are going to Orlando please don't miss this tackle shop on International Drive.....it is something else.

Orlando Florida Sporting Goods - Orlando Fishing & Boating and Fishing Supply - Bass Pro Shops

This one is confusing me - what River in Florida requires such a setup ?

Is this some kind of bump ?

And I reckon the best shop in the whole of Florida is Johnny Morris's place in Fort Lauderdale or the outrider down at Islamorada ! Good places to spend an entire day annoying the staff ! and the Food's good too !

Best wishes

Steve P

Agree with previous post. Surely a 3wt is far to light, you will bring them in dead on a 3wt, there are some big fish that will take a fly in all the rivers there.

Last time I fished there I used a 5 and this was just OK. If you are near the estuaries you will need a 7 or>.

steve, i think he is buying out there to bring back to the UK. jon.

yea im intending to buy and bring back to the uk.