Hiya,
I am looking for an affordable (under £100) #3 rod, preferably 8.5-9'.

I generally fish areas of the upper Avon. This year I have used my #5 Hardy Demon which has been good, but has been a bit over the top for the small trout I have caught, maximum has been about 1 1/2 lb, most more about 3/4. Any advice would be welcome as I am relatively new to fly fishing.
I am willing to buy second hand or new, so feel free to recommend something that costs over the £100 and I can look on ebay etc in the hope of finding a bargain .

Thx in advance,
N.

sonik sk4 #3 is a lovely wee rod

SONIK sk4 FLY ROD

Shakespeare Special Offer Trion Fly Rods

i got one of these a couple of weeks ago, i like it a lot, get a decent fight from anything above 3/4pound. it can cast a decent long line as well

heres a link to the thread tha i got advise on

Shakespeare Trion Fly Rods 3/4 weight

Sonik do a great rod for a very reasonable price. If you prefer a middle-to-tip action rod, as I do, you may want to check out their Sonik 3 range.

http://www.soniksports.com/gb/produc...ik-sk3-fly-rod

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if you can do with an 8ft these are brilliant rods for there money ,very well finished as well ...., i have one myself

Wychwood Truefly Fly Rods

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I have a truefly as well and it's a great wee rod

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Thank you everyone who has replied, appreciate the input very much