A 3wt can handle LMB up to maybe 4#. But you wont land her quick. My son uses one for trout fishing and catches 20" trout in current with it.
.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!
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