Just got this little 3wt. 5'9" 3 piece set up and went out today to give it a go. Cold and very windy and my roll casting left a lot to be desired today to make matters worse. After hooking my shirt I did manage to catch these two on bead head flies. Just watched end of fly line for a twitch before setting hook. Then tried a #14 tiny popper and did hook a few but lost right after hooking. Not aggressive takes, very light hits. Took a few casts with the spinning gear before heading out but only caught one of those dang bass.