New 3WT & 8WT Rods Finished (Pics)

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I just finished my new 9' 3wt 4 pc today. I got it all assembled and spooled up with 100 yards of 20lb backing and a F4-WF line on the Okuma reel I won at the Fly Expo this spring. I had to try it out so I took out back to the pond and proceeded to catch a few fish. Caught around 30 Green Sunfish between 2"-6", 2 Bass @ 12", and 2 BlueGill that were around 7". The Bass put a pretty good bend in the rod and even stripped a little line off the spool. The main reason I built this rod is for Pan Fish and Brookies. Now I need to go find something bigger to try it out on.

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A lily blooming in my pond.

This 8WT I finished a week ago and built it for Steelhead. I have not used it yet since the rivers are still to high. I hope to get it out soon and see what it can do. It is a 2 pc with an Orvis 9wt reel. Both rods cost me just under $50 to build. The Orvis reel of course cost a bit more than both rods.

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Sunset from the backyard.
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