What line for an 11' 3wt?

[onyxweb]

I couldn't take it any longer, and I've gave-in to the pressure!

I am building an 11' 3wt - blank from Bloke Rods: https://www.blokerodblanks.co.uk/produc ... -rod-blank

But...what line to put on it?

I'm going to be using it, mainly for loch (lake) fishing from bank and boat, for brownies.

Your wisdom & guidance is much anticipated!

Thanks,

Bass

[Bendix]

Hi

Why don’t you write an email to the company, and ask them what lines (or line weights) they themselves recommend?

Anyway, just a suggestion, as I have no idea what line you should use.

Cheers, Bendix

[onyxweb]

Thanks :-)

Have gone for a Sunray JL Micro Thin Fly Line...

https://sunrayflyfish.com/collections/0 ... as-dry-fly

Will report, whenj I have something to tell!

[Mangrove Cuckoo]

I couldn't take it any longer, and I've gave-in to the pressure!

While I have absolutely no use for such, I had to promise myself not to ever play with one again, or I would be in the same condition as you.

Casting an 11' 3wt has been the most enjoyable rod-casting experimentation that I have ever tried. I went immediately past just smiling into complete out loud laughing. For those of you who do not believe in casting by feel, I challenge you to pick one up and deny how casting one "feels".

And, now I see you have picked out a line. I would still suggest you check out Mac Brown's website as I believe the 11/3 is one of his favorite kits for fishing. If a line rec is not on his page, I'm sure he would respond to an email.

[onyxweb]

Casting an 11' 3wt has been the most enjoyable rod-casting experimentation that I have ever tried. I went immediately past just smiling into complete out loud laughing. For those of you who do not believe in casting by feel, I challenge you to pick one up and deny how casting one "feels".

Fabulous, thank you for the encouragement!

That Sunray isn't available, at the moment, so will take a look at that site you mentioned.

Thank you, again.

Bass

[onyxweb]

So...still need suggestions for fly line :-)

[alanj]

I'm using a Bario SmallStream on my 10' #3 ( Shakespeare affinity ).
Really like this setup. Cheap but performs very well for me.
https://www.flylineshop.com/

[Lasse Karlsson]

It's a twohander right?

Cheers
Lasse

[Paul Arden]

Well the name “Switch” and the website talking about Spey Lines and fishing streamers for me says it’s a light two handed rod. I don’t know of a specific line but I would be thinking a 5WT(+) line with… 50’(ish) head? But there are a lot of variables in that.

Used as a lochstyle single handed rod, certainly a lighter line, but it’s difficult for me to imagine an 11’ #3. Finding a true to weight 3WT flyline… SA certainly.

Cheers, Paul

[onyxweb]

It's a twohander right?

Cheers
Lasse

Good question!

Not sold as such, but the 11'3" #7 they sell is easy to cast with one hand...not som much the #9 ;-)

So...I'm building this 11'3" #3 as a single hander :-)