Hello all!
Glad to be in this forum.
I'm an avid trout fisherman, who just recently threw down(and hopefully for good), spin casting.
Im on the process of learning the art of fly fishing.
Ive already bought, and out grew one cheap setup.
Now im moving on.
Here is what I got.
I know it aint St. Croix, or anything. But i figure it will suit my purpose.

Eagle Claw Granger IM7 Fly Rod 7ft rod, 2 piece, line #3
and I matched it with a disc drag

2007 EAGLE CLAW BLACK EAGLE 3/4 Wt. ALUMINUM FLY REEL.

I will be usig Wf-4-F line, with the properly proportioned leaders/tippet for the flys im using.

Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks.

P.s.
Will be doing mostly small brook, stream, and river fishing for Bows, Browns, And/or brooks.

Most generally start on a 5 or 6 weight, but I am sure it can be done with a 3 or 4. Don't skimp on your flyline, make sure you buy a good quality one.

Most rods are generally 9'. It is really up to preference. If you have a hard time using a 7' spinning rod where you will be fishing, than go for the smaller. If you can get a longer one, it is generally better from what I've seen.

The best advice I have is not to completely throw down spinning equipment. I love fly fishing, and try to do it whenever I can, but there are spots where it just wont work, or days when it's just too windy. It may be me and not the equipment, but I have better luck with spinning gear. Just don't get rid of it all together.

I'm curious why you will be using 4 wt line on a 3 wt rod.

That rod is SUPER featherweight--meant mostly for backpacking or tiny, tiny streams, so even though you are only one weight over, you should still go with a 3-weight line, not a four, if you haven't already bought the four. And if you did already buy the 4 wt line... then just aim higher with your forward cast.

Also surprised that you said you already worked through a "cheap" outfit, as I can't imagine there is a cheaper rod made than one for $31. But hey, as long as it catches fish. I'd definitely suggest you find a bluegill pond as well--that rod at that weight would be perfect for it.

Like everyone, I usually suggest a 4-5 weight as a "first rod". But I've also introduced people to trout fishing here in washington by sticking a 3 wt in their hands and taking them up above salmon/steelhead barriers on major river tribs (waterfalls, dams, etc). Lots of fun to be had with those 8-9 inch fish and light tackle. But that is mostly because we have very little "classic" trout water here in Washington State. If I lived somewhere else, I think my 5 wt would get more use.

For you, not knowing where you are going to fish (perhaps that is a WY in your username?), I would say that you have a bit too light of a rod. And as Drakien says, you may have trouble overlining it. Some rods take well to overlinine, some rods do not. And smaller lighter rods usually do not (in my experience). However, as long as you can cast and catch fish, you will be just fine. On some level it is more important to get out there with a rod in your hand than it is for the rod to be perfect.

Short answer: If you haven't bought this stuff yet, you might want to rethink. If you have bought it, get out there and fish. You will learn what you want different for your next rod.

My 3 weight has a 4 weight line on it.I am not sure how light the rod in question is, so this might have a effect. A friend and I thought that for small stream fishing, with short casts, a 4 weight would laod my rod better, and generally be better suited. Maybe that is the same as is the situation here.

Exactly....

Yup, pretty much agree with all that's been said... wait a second, I thought this thread was started by someone who's taught "alot of people new to trout fishing" how to do it?

Yup, I'm confused. But it doesn't take much. What's going on here?