If I had my druthers, I would fish my 3 wt all the time, because I just enjoy it. However, when I'm on a "big fish" water, I tend to go to the heavier rod, less because I am concerned about playing the fish too long as I am afraid I might break the rod trying to get the fish in. I also fish the heavier one in a faster current, because that makes the fish heavier on the rod. Have any of you broken rods playing fish? Can I just treat my 3 like a 5 and pull them in without worrying?