Svend:
How much line were you casting ? The rating is typically for casts of 30-40
feet. If you
airialize more than that it will start to feel heavy.

Actually it overloaded the rod in shorter distances too. The 3wt casts well
enough but I still can't wait to wear it out this season...I miss having a
good shop nearby (where the guys know the product from experience rather
than the magazine reviews and sales rep's pitch). I worked in one in
Montana and we always took the new rods and lines out and messed around
before trying to sell them.