# Professional Advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Idaho Fishing General\ **Created:** [February 24, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/professional-advice/200300 "2012-02-24T15:31:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FishingRookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a4c791/32.png) [@FishingRookie](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishingRookie)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/professional-advice/200300/1 "2012-02-24T15:31:49Z")
I have been looking to get a 3wt fly rod for some time now and have narrowed it down to 2. The St. Croix Imperial and the TFO Lefty Kreh Pro Series. Both are 4 pc and 7’6" What are your opinions of these rods? What would be a good reel to throw on the one you pick? Or do you have a better rod/reel combo for me? I would like to stay around $300 for the whole set-up (or should I say that’s all the wife will allow[;)]) ---
**Author:** ![kochanut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c2a13f/32.png) [@kochanut](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/kochanut)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/professional-advice/200300/2 "2012-02-24T16:37:51Z")
the TFO is a great rod. Also take a look at Allen Fly Fishing DOT Com. he makes some killer rods and amazing reels. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTheFish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6f9a4e/32.png) [@ChrisTheFish](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ChrisTheFish)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/professional-advice/200300/3 "2012-02-24T17:55:14Z")
I have a buddy who has the St Croix, and I have the BVK TFO 3wt. The St. Croix has a bit faster action. Really that is the only difference I can see between the two. The BVK I have is an 8’ rod, and I like the extra length. The BVK is supposed to be a faster action rod from TFO, but the St. Croix is still a bit faster. Don’t expect any real distance out of the 7’6", not that having an 8 footer makes too much difference, but it does help. All in all, I would go with the St. Croix, I don’t think you would regret it. My friend also matched his rod with an Okuma SLV reel. They are a pretty inexpensive set and fit well together. ---
**Author:** ![jabink89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@jabink89](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/jabink89)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/professional-advice/200300/4 "2012-02-24T21:25:28Z")
I would check out the redington voyant. St. Croix rods are nice but with the warranty change I personally wouldnt buy one. I would say redington or TFO. ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/professional-advice/200300/5 "2012-02-24T22:16:14Z")
A three weight, I would look at the TFO, but the Finesse, not the Pro. The Finesse is lighter too. TFO PRO: 03 76 4 P 3 Wt. 7’-6" 4 3.0oz IM6 Graphite TF Finesse 03 79 4 F 3 Wt. 7’-9" 4 2.8oz IM6 Graphite The Redington are pretty light as well: Classic Trout 3 Wt. 7’-6" 3 2.3oz Voyant 3 Wt. 7’ -6" 3 2.5oz And yes you can cast far with a 7’6" rod. I have cast 80’ with a 7’ Bamboo.