Hi mdram,

I was in your situation, thinking the same thing. I opted for the 7'6" 3 weight for the reasons most have listed here; greater difference from the 5 weight I had that I didn't want to replace, rather get a rod to fish different situations. I bought mine from an FAOL'er so recently it's still "on order" waiting for my cheque to reach him, then the turn around time, sigh. Patience ....

- Jeff