The Three Weight
I live in New Mexico and fish small streams and tiny Rio's. The various streams have a wide variety of conditions and range from tiny to medium in size. And as a result, an angler needs an assortment of three-weight fly rods for proper fit and effectiveness. Need may be an exaggeration. I like to have specialized rods for certain conditions. Having the right rod for the right situation makes a day of fishing much more enjoyable than to "make do" with the wrong length or line weight. And, three-weight rods are great for fishing the many small streams throughout New Mexico. Even though a three-weight rod is my workhorse model, having the correct length of fly rod is a must on these trout streams. I had just released a Leetle Feller last week and was drying my fly when a gentleman, about my age approached me. He wanted to know what trout species were in the stream and we engaged in conversation about fly fishing in New Mexico. He was from Montana, and was curious about the ...
