Gear Review: Backpacking 3-weight Fly Rods
By A Mystery Man Writer
![](https://cdn.backpacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/gear-review-fly-fish-review-orvis-rod-reel-445x260-23985.jpg?width=730)
![](https://www.ginkandgasoline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC03748.jpg)
12 Tips For Hike-In Fly-Fishing - Fly Fishing, Gink and Gasoline, How to Fly Fish, Trout Fishing, Fly Tying
![](https://curated-uploads.imgix.net/AgAAAB0A0zbF_P-BMmCUBcQRI8qfJg.png)
Expert Review: Orvis Recon® Fly Rod
![](https://www.epicflyrods.com/cdn/shop/products/590G-5-weight-fly-rod-and-reel-combo.jpg?crop=center&height=1200&v=1662442587&width=1200)
Voted Best Of The Rest Epic 590G 5wt Fly Rod Combo
Incredibly light. An astounding 103 grams (3.6oz) Incredibly convenient. Only 495 mm long (19.5 inches) Incredibly tough.
![](https://www.epicflyrods.com/cdn/shop/products/4-weight-pack-backpacking-fiberglass-fly-rod.jpg?v=1662442677&width=1400)
Reference 4wt Packlight Fly Rod
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71batV5+lWL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Reyr Gear - First Cast Fly Rod, Telescoping Travel Fly Rod and Reel Combo, Portable Fly Fishing Gear for Traveling and Backpacking, 6wt Fishing Rod
![](https://fisherofzen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_5013-scaled.jpg)
Field Testing “The Peacemaker” Fly Rod(s) by JP Ross - fisherofzen
![](https://cdn.backpacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/gear-review-fly-fish-review-ross-rod-reel-445x260-23989.jpg?width=730)
Gear Review: Backpacking 3-weight Fly Rods
![](https://cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-gear-sgg23_h.jpg)
The Best Fly-Fishing Gear (2024): Rods, Waders
![](https://www.switchbacktravel.com/sites/default/files/image_fields/field_imgs_inline/Fly%20reel.jpg)
Best Fly Rods Switchback Travel