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Originally Posted by rycoma
I landed a 24" brown at least 6 late this summer on my 3wt. Yes on a dry fly and on the bow. The rod was capable and protected the tippet well but I don't think I would like to do it again. The wind will be a huge factor but if it is that windy the trout wont be all that spooky anyway as the water will be choppy. Just my 0.02$ if there is a chance of big fish opt for a bigger rod.
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This is a good point. While a 3 weight can make for a great dry fly rod it also has to be suitable for the fish you are catching. We still need to ensure we can play the fish appropriately and release in a timely manner.