Do I really need tropical line in the tropics?

[khao-sok]

The bad thing I found when using normal stuff in extreme hot climate is it knots up much easily than a tropical line or vice versa. Can be a problem when making long casts but if you are staying within 30 feets then you be fine.

Thanks buddy... the temperature here is always between 85 and 95 degrees, so not too extreme.

Why would you "rather be in Ohio than WV?" If I could have found work in WV, I might not have moved to the other side of the planet.

[CoachBob]

For an inexpensive 3 wt I would try BassPro White River models.
TFO tends to be too soft
Cabelas just feel like they couldn't make up their mind
Scientific Anglers are stiff not fast
Reddingtons are okay

Everything else seems to cost twice as much.

[khao-sok]

For an inexpensive 3 wt I would try BassPro White River models.
TFO tends to be too soft
Cabelas just feel like they couldn't make up their mind
Scientific Anglers are stiff not fast
Reddingtons are okay

Everything else seems to cost twice as much.

Thanks Bob, I took a look at the Bass Pro Shop's rods and there are about three that appeal to me. The prices are certainly nice.

There's a Bass Pro Shop in my hometown of Hampton, Va too.

Thanks,
Dave

[flyflingerandy]

For an inexpensive 3 wt I would try BassPro White River models.
TFO tends to be too soft
Cabelas just feel like they couldn't make up their mind
Scientific Anglers are stiff not fast
Reddingtons are okay

Everything else seems to cost twice as much.

They don't roll their own blanks. They have rods from medium to lightning fast.
Redington rods are, as a rule, fast. The exception is the Crosswater series. You find TFO rods too soft? What do you use? IMO, TFO claims their rods are progressive or moderate fast, while they are actually fast and very fast.

[Stan Wright]

Be sure to get a 4 piece travel rod.... so much easier to deal with.

We're also all waiting for a fishing report.... with pictures.
LOL
Aloha,
Stan

[khao-sok]

Hi Stan,

Yep, I'm only buying four-piece rods from now on. I've got a couple of two-piece rods and they're such a pain to travel anywhere with.

I did some fishing with one of my 8 wt Orvis outfits the other day and caught two small Tarpons! They were the only Tarpons I've ever caught... wow, they sure do love to leap! Silly me, I didn't have a camera with me.

I also did some fishing in a small pond and caught a nice Tilapia. I had to get the nymph through the smaller fish on the surface to get to the bigger ones down below. Once the fly reached about three feet, it was in the realm of the over-a-pounders... nice fish.

Mahalo,
Dave

[jkilroy]

I used a standard Clouser line in the bahamas 1.5 yr ago and worked just fine. It was a bit more limp than normal, fly line that is.

[khao-sok]

Thanks jkilroy!

It seems like the verdict is unanimous: regular line works.

Thanks to all who replied.

[CoachBob]

They don't roll their own blanks. They have rods from medium to lightning fast.
Redington rods are, as a rule, fast. The exception is the Crosswater series. You find TFO rods too soft? What do you use? IMO, TFO claims their rods are progressive or moderate fast, while they are actually fast and very fast.

TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Model 7'6" 3wt.
Just like a buggy whip.

[shadesofsisyphus]

TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Model 7'6" 3wt.
Just like a buggy whip.

I can second this. I have the 8'6" 2 wt and its whippy as heck. But thats how I like light rods, so....