Jim Edmondson wrote:
I currently own a 5wt. Orvis TLS/Battenkill MidArbor combo and found it
to be a little heavy during a recent trip to fish the smaller rivers
around Estes Park. I think that a 3 wt. will complement the 5wt. for
low wind conditions on smaller (but not tiny) streams/rivers. I was
thinking of something in the 7' - 8' range.

Looking for opinions on the wt./length choice. The Sage 3wt. TLX 7'10"
cast and felt really good to me, so I am also looking for opinions on
reels to pair it with.

Thanks,
Jim

I haven't cast the TXL 3wt(I own a 0wt TXL), but if it suits you, i'm
sure it will be a great rod for you. My 3wts, I use either a Ross
Evolution 1, or a Orvis BBS II. Both are light, and reliable, with the
Ross being the prettier(IMHO)of the two. For 2wt and smaller, I use a
Orvis CFO I, or Sage 3100. Again, both are very light, and seems to
balance light rods....if that's something important to you.

For very small creeks, I use a Sage TXL 0wt, or Winston IM6, 7' 2wt. I
like the longer TXL, for it's slightly better mending, and
dapping/flicking abilities. The Winston works well when I have a lot of
low hanging trees, or brush. For bigger creeks, and streams, I like
Winston's 8'6" BIIx, 3wt. It's one of my favorite rods to cast and fish.

brians