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When I was younger I used to have a 6' fly rod that I would use to sneak up the small springs in PA to go after native brook trout. I have looked all over and can't find one reasonably priced. They all seem to be some whiz bang rod for a couple hundred dollars. Anyone have an idea where I could look to find one? Thanks.

I recently bought a Hardy/Grey's 3-wt rod. It's a 7'6" rod, which is a bit longer than you mention. But it's super sweet - and only $119. Check HERE

Try this:
Ive got two six foot 3 wts. by W.W. Griggs, each for about $40 that Im completely happy with...

http://www.wwgrigg.com/fly.htm

Can't find one for sale anywhere. Looks like exactly what I need. Wanna sell one of yours. lol

They are usually marketed by small independent sporting goods stores, to compete with big box stores...so try some little local shops and see if their jobbers have them on hand....

Shufly rods great rod for the money i bought short 3 wt from them along w a few others great rods under 200

Take a look at Cabela's TQR rods. I have a 5 foot 2 weight. I think they offer a 6 foot as well.

I have a Cabelas 7'6" that I like real well, and I think you are right, they have some creek rods as well. Im taking the 7.5 footer to Canada in a month for pike

Looked at the TQR rods and they really don't have great reviews. If anybody comes across a Griggs please keep me in mind. I wouldn't mind paying for your trouble.

Contact Bart at CSW phone 406-443-2978 and see if he can drop ship you one...

Should be no problemo..

Called them. They no longer carry WW Griggs. Thanks for trying.

Have you tried Sportsmans Whorehouse for anything in a 6 footer?

They popped up on a google search but only had 8' and above.

Did u check out shufly rods?

I have a Diamondback Diamonglass 7ft 3 weight. it is brand new 3 piece with tube. plastic is still on the cork. PM me and I will give you price also have a brand new never been used Ross Cimarron 1 fly reel. I will sell together and you will have first class outfit

1) Track down a Cabela's CGR (50th anniversary) rod in 3 or 4 wt. I use the 6'6" 4wt, and it's just the ticket for small streams. Maybe $80-100. Yes folks are trying to sell them for what they paid for them, or more. The value is that good, though the aesthetics are lacking. I really wished I'd bought 2 more when they closed them out at $59.

2) Get the Cabela's CGT (current production) 2 wt rod, and line it with a 4 wt. This series is notoriously fast actioned for glass. If you no likey, send back. $100.

3) If you insist on graphite, and can live with a 7'3" rod, the Echo Carbon series 2 wt rod is $170, and works well. I used mine heavily for bluegill, until I started chasing them with the above CGR 4wt and some bamboo rods. There's also a 6'6" 3wt that might be just the ticket, but I've not used that rod.

Scott

P.S. There are no flies on the Diamondglass rod above, though I'd certainly expect it to sell for more than even the Echo rod.

Buy a blank & components and wrap you're own custom up. It isn't that hard. Many companies have blanks. CEC Rain Shadow, Cortland, Lamiglas, to name a few mid priced.

are you sure you are going to like a rod that small?? once I started fishing with a 10 footer I like as long of a rod as I can fish with. granted I want things to be pretty wide open when I use the 10 footer. I also use and 8 6, but any shorter and more dinky leaves me aggravated because its not ripping the flys up and off the water when I want to cast.

I have a 7' 9" Orvis 2 wt that's an absolute dream to cast. It's the easiest most pleasant casting fly rod I own and you don't have to rip the line off the water. It does it effortlessly.

With that said it is somewhat of a specialty rod and it wouldn't be my first choice as a do everything all arounder. It does have it's place though.

If you get the chance try a well balanced short light set up. You'll change your opinion about what they're capable of.

I have a vintage 6' Fenwick 'glass rod and an Orvis Clearwater reel that I can throw into the mix of possibles if you are interested...