over the years there have been several topics here regarding light fly rods and they usually start with someone commenting that the one weight is a toy or what could one possibly catch with a light rod. How about the wind? One of the most beautiful casts I even made was with my one weight Sage and into a strong breeze. Wow, that was a fine cast. I fish my rod often and catch bluegill, trout and bass with it. It is not a toy but a good fishing tool. I also own five three weights and truly love them all. You all might be missing some fun. Remember that fly fishing is a skill sport and the rod is a tool. I admit that a decent bass on a three weight is a tussle, but it can be done with fun and quickly enough not to harm the fish.
With a good cast I can handle a #8 fly but the one - three weight rods are not made for that. However, I fish #12 with ease with the one weight.
Good fishing to you all.